Have you been injured in a serious auto accident in which either you or the at-fault driver are insured by Allstate Insurance company? Giant insurance corporations like Allstate are notorious for unreasonably denying or devaluing legitimate personal injury claims and will employ unethical settlement tactics in order to frustrate claimants.
Washington law states that injured victims have a right to recover fair financial compensation after a serious accident. But the insurance companies believe that making the claims process as frustrating and confusing as possible will force injured victims and their families to accept less financial compensation than they deserve for their injuries, lost wages, medical bills, and other damages.
Do not allow yourself to be taken advantage of by the profit-focused insurance companies. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, it is in your best interests to consult with a qualified personal injury attorney who is experienced in handling insurance disputes and bad faith claims against Allstate.
Allstate Insurance Company Profile
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL), through its subsidiaries, provides property-liability insurance, as well as other types of insurance in the United States and Canada. The company primarily sells private passenger automobile and homeowners insurance through independent and specialized brokers.
Allstate also sells life insurance, annuity, and group pension products through its licensed agents. It is the second-largest personal lines insurer in the United States (behind State Farm) and the largest that is publicly held. The company also has personal lines insurance operations in Canada. Allstate was founded in 1931 as part of Sears, Roebuck and Co., and was spun off in 1993. Its current advertising campaign, in use since 2004, asks, "Are you in good hands?"
Allstate sponsors many sporting events, including the Allstate Sugar Bowl, the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard NASCAR race, and the United States Olympic Committee. In 2009, Allstate's total revenue was $32 billion, of which $26.2 billion came from Property Liability.
Allstate Insurance's Unethical Tactics
Allstate, like all major auto insurance companies, is known for employing a number of unethical business strategies and tactics in a concentrated effort to frustrate and confuse innocent victims who simply want justice and to receive fair compensation for their injuries and other damages resulting from an accident. Namely, these unethical insurance industry strategies and tactics include:
- Denying Valid Claims. Insurance companies will regularly tell accident victims that their claim has been denied, even if the claim is legitimate and the claimant is legally entitled to financial compensation as reimbursement for the damages they have suffered. In these situations, Allstate is attempting to leverage the claimant's lack of knowledge about his or her legal rights into a feeling of confusion or frustration.
- Devaluing Claimants' Injuries. There are a number of ways that Allstate may attempt to downplay the severity of an accident victim's injuries and the other damages they have suffered. Insurers often request that victims undergo an Independent Medical Examination (IME) with the insurance company's preferred physician. They will also accuse the claimant of receiving unnecessary medical treatment or exaggerating the extent of their injuries.
- Delaying Progress Or Payment. An insurer like Allstate may sometimes refuse to update claimants on the status of a claim or give claimants the run-around in another effort to cause feelings of confusion or frustration. This is another sign that the insurance company is hoping that you eventually give up and agree to settle the claim for less than it is worth, which increases the company's bottom line and overall profitability at your expense.
There are a number of other unethical business tactics that insurance companies use in an effort to encourage claimants to accept discounted settlement offers. If you feel as though you are being taken advantage of by the insurance companies, it is in your best interests to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney.
Bad Faith Claims Against Allstate Insurance
Proving that an insurance company is acting in bad faith goes beyond showing that an insurance company either denied, delayed, or defended your legitimate personal injury claim. If you believe that your insurance company is engaging in bad faith in order to devalue your case, it is in your best interests to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney.
Davis Law Group, P.S. founder Chris Davis is one of the most respected and recognized civil litigation lawyers practicing in Washington State. Davis Law Group has been named Best Injury Law Firm in Washington State by AI Dispute Resolution Awards.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in Washington state and the insurance companies are not cooperating, we will review your potential case free of charge. Contact attorney Chris Davis and the team at Davis Law Group at 206-727-4000 to schedule your free legal consultation.
Settlements & Verdicts Against Allstate In Washington
Injury victims who hire an attorney typically receive a much higher level of compensation, even after deducting attorney fees. Below are just a few of our firm's successful settlements and verdicts against Allstate Insurance Company.
- $1,000,000 Motorcycle Hit Head-On By Car Making Illegal U-Turn (Case No. 200566, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $600,000 Confidential Case Details (Case No. 200574, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $500,000 Hit By Drunk Driver With No Headlights (Case No. 200940, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $500,000 Accident Caused By Driver of Stolen Vehicle (Case No. 200676, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $250,000 Injured In Rear-End Roll-Over Accident (Case No. 200914, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $250,000 Confidential Case Details (Case No. 200205, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $250,000 Confidential Case Details (Case No. 200104, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $220,000 Confidential Case Details (Case No. 200256, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $217,444 Injured When Side-Swiped By Another Vehicle (Case No. 200189, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $200,000 Semi Truck Strikes Low Clearance Overpass Causing Crash (Case No. 200573, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $200,000 Pedestrians Struck By Speeding Vehicle (Case No. 201047, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $200,000 Pedestrian Struck On Sidewalk By Left-Turning Vehicle (Case No. 200685, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $200,000 Pedestrian Struck On Sidewalk (Case No. 200584, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $200,000 Pedestrian Struck In Safeway Parking Lot Suffers Serious Injuries (Case No. 200521, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $200,000 Pedestrian Struck By Commercial Vehicle In Parking Lot (Case No. 200829, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $200,000 Pedestrian Hit In Crosswalk By Left-Turning Vehcile (Case No. 200522, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $200,000 Motorcycle Collision With Turning Vehicle (Case No. 200835, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $200,000 Injured In Rear-End Collision (Case No. 200196, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $180,000 Rear-Ended When Stopped For School Bus (Case No. 200605, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $175,048 Injured In Head-On Crash At Stop Light (Case No. 200720, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $170,000 Rear-Ended While Stopped (Case No. 200591, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $155,000 Hit By Driver Trying To Beat The Light (Case No. 200644, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $150,000 Rear-Ended On Route 9 (Case No. 200630, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $120,000 Rear-Ended By Chevy Suburban (Case No. 200707, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $116,000 Rear-Ended At Stop Light In Bellevue (Case No. 200827, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $90,000 Man Attacked By Neighbor's Unleashed Dog (Case No. 200582, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $77,048 Rear-Ended At Southcenter Mall (Case No. 200629, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $74,529 Cell Phone Distracted Driver Causes Crash (Case No. 200086, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $67,444 Unsafe Lane Change Causes Car Accident (Case No. 200190, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $66,700 Dog Bites Woman On Face (Case No. 200421, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $66,000 Stopped In Traffic Jam When Rear-Ended (Case No. 200979, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $41,000 Student Hit By Car In Crosswalk Near School (Case No. 200923, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $33,000 Rear-Ended At Stop Light (Case No. 200543, Insurance Company: Allstate)
- $30,000 Driver Runs Stop Sign Causing Accident (Case No. 200173, Insurance Company: Allstate)
Free Case Review & Legal Consultation
The award-winning Washongton car accident attorneys at Davis Law Group know what it takes to pressure insurance companies into cooperating with injured claimants and making good faith efforts to resolve our clients' cases for fair settlement value. We have helped accident victims in Washington state by preparing their cases for trial and pressuring the insurance companies to cooperate in good faith. Even though most cases do not see the inside of a courtroom, preparing each case as if it will proceed to trial puts a great deal of pressure on the insurance companies to offer fair compensation to our clients.
We will review your personal injury case free of charge and help you determine if the insurance company involved in your case is acting in bad faith. If we believe we can help, our attorneys will meet with you in person to discuss the details of your case and help you make the best decisions for you and your loved ones. Call our office in Seattle at (206) 727-4000 or use the confidential contact form on this page to get started.