Allstate Insurance Claims in Virginia

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Watch our attorneys explain how they fight for car accident victims across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. With over $1 billion recovered, our team knows how to build a winning case — from investigation through trial.

Speakers: Ira Sherman, Joseph Cammarata, Stephen Ollar, Allan Siegel

Ira Sherman (00:02): I would say that Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata and Siegel has a completely different outlook on cases that other people think are garden variety automobile accidents, because to the person who is involved in that accident, that’s not garden variety, that’s altering their life.

Joseph Cammarata (00:21): First of all, we don’t advertise. People come to us by word of mouth, either from defense lawyers, from insurance companies, from colleagues at the bar. They know that we have decades of experience in the personal injury field. They know that what we bring to bear is a group of lawyers that work and non-lawyers that work as a team to make sure we understand what the nature and the extent of the injury is. We make sure we understand and can express to a third party just what those injuries are, and we work to obtain the most compensation that we can for an individual.

Stephen Ollar (01:04): What we do a lot of is discovery, not just discovery of the facts of the case, but discovery about insurance. It may be that the individual was operating the vehicle for an employer, and if they were acting with what we call the course and scope of their employment, then there could be potentially additional coverage that would cover a person for those injuries.

Allan Siegel (01:27): We’ve been handling car accident cases since Don Chaikin founded this firm over 50 years ago. Since we spend a lot of time and we have a lot of those cases, we have developed a level of experience and knowledge that I think is very unique in our field. There aren’t many law firms who can say that they’ve been doing this type of work for over 50 years.

Ira Sherman (01:52): I care enough to look to determine who this person is and how it affected them, and that takes up a lot of my conversation with our clients.

You have many options if you’ve bought a car or are considering buying a car and need insurance. Many companies offer Virginia car insurance, from big names like Allstate and State Farm to local insurers. Allstate, in particular, services millions of people throughout the U.S., offering several different policies to help you get the coverage you need.

However, if you’ve been in an accident and need to file an insurance claim, Allstate is known as being difficult to work with. They are listed as the worst insurance company by the American Association for Justice (AAJ), a national association of trial lawyers. In fact, the company has amassed a reputation for being uncooperative and difficult to work with during claims.

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If you have been injured in a Virginia car accident and need help filing a claim, it’s important to know that other options are available. A Virginia car accident attorney can help you get the money you deserve after an accident. Contact Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. today for a free consultation. 

Allstate Uses an Algorithm to Determine Claim Values

Allstate is known for being difficult to work with during claims. The company uses an algorithm to determine claim values, which can lead to lower payouts and a longer process. 

Allstate’s “algorithm” system Colossus takes into account a number of factors, including the type of vehicle involved in the accident and whether or not there were any passengers in the car. The company also considers how much money has already been spent on medical bills and lost wages in determining how much to pay out for claims. 

The system even looks at information such as whether an attorney represents you, but it does not consider factors such as your pain, stress, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, etc. This process can make it difficult for victims to get fair compensation from Allstate, making it important to have an experienced lawyer on your side. 

What We Will Do To Help You With Your Virginia Allstate Insurance Claim

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Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. has helped many people with their Allstate claims. We can help you too. Our lawyers have experience in handling these cases and will fight for your rights to get the compensation that you deserve. Our Virginia car accident lawyers will: 

  • File the necessary paperwork in your case
  • Collect all evidence related to the accident
  • Contact witnesses and other people involved in the crash
  • Gather witness statements and reports from police and medical personnel
  • Negotiate with Allstate for the maximum amount of compensation
  • Provide you with legal advice and representation throughout the claim process
  • Help you pursue a personal injury lawsuit if Allstate refuses to pay your full compensation

You might be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one has been injured in a Virginia car accident. At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., our experienced car accident attorneys have helped many clients negotiate settlements with insurance companies, including Allstate. 

We have the resources needed to conduct thorough investigations of all the circumstances contributing to a motor vehicle accident, gathering the evidence to establish negligence and other types of liability.

Contact the Virginia Car Accident Lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. Today

You shouldn’t have to deal with insurance companies on your own. If you are looking for the highest level representation available for your personal injury case, turn to Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. Our firm has helped clients recover more than $500 million in compensation, and we have more than 100 years of combined experience. All of our partners are recognized by Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers®, and our firm includes three past presidents of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

We work to help our clients obtain fair settlement offers to compensate them for the injuries they’ve suffered, but our attorneys are extremely well-equipped to go to trial if needed. Call (202) 659-8600  or contact us online to get the proven legal representation you deserve.

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