Allstate Car Accident Settlement in Florida

Consulting an Experienced Law Firm Can Help You Maximize Your Allstate Car Accident Settlement

Allstate is a well-known insurance company whose television ads center on how easy they are to work with. Well, that may be true if you pay regular premiums for their insurance products.

However, you will not be “in good hands with Allstate” if you suffered injuries in an accident caused by someone they insure. What they hide is their unwillingness to offer a fair Allstate car accident settlement once one of their customers hurts you.

If you sustained injuries in a car crash caused by an Allstate customer, you are going to need an aggressive, tough, and knowledgeable Florida car accident lawyer to fight for justice.

At Abrahamson & Uiterwyk, we understand that a car accident often derails peoples’ lives. That is why we use our extensive experience and wealth of resources to give you the help you need to pursue the compensation you deserve.

Allstate Car Accident Settlements Examples in Florida

How much compensation you get for an Allstate car accident settlement in Florida varies based on the unique circumstances of each situation and the severity of your injuries. Based on our own settlement data on this page, the average Allstate car accident settlement is between $200,000 to $525,000.

$200,000 Allstate Case Settlement Payout for Car Accident

On the date of her accident, our client was heading east on Gulf to Bay Boulevard, when the defendant unexpectedly shot out in front of our client from the median in an attempt to cross the three lanes of traffic in front of her. Our client, who was traveling at approximately 40 miles per hour, was unable to avoid the defendant and T-boned the defendant on the passenger side of their vehicle. The defendant was driving a rental car from Enterprise.

Following the accident, our client was transported to the emergency room with complaints of severe neck and back and abdominal pain. She was subjected to a series of CT scans and diagnostic studies to rule out any traumatic injuries. Thankfully, she did not sustain any broken bones and fractures, and she was discharged from the hospital. Upon her discharge, she retained Abrahamson and Uiterwyk to represent her, and we immediately referred her to a doctor for physical therapy and chiropractic care.

When the physical therapy failed to resolve her pain complaints, our client was prescribed MRI’s of her cervical and lumbar spine. The cervical spine revealed several bulging discs, while the lumbar spine was significant for a L5-S1 herniation. As a result of the significant findings in her cervical spine, our client underwent a series of epidural steroid injections in the neck, which were followed up by radiofrequency ablations.

Once the medical treatment plateaued, our firm sent a comprehensive demand package, containing all the medical records and bills, to the defendant’s insurance company along with a demand that they tender their $100,000 policy limits. The defendant’s insurance company made several offers to our firm that were below the policy limits, but we stood fast, and the insurance company conceded to our position and tendered the limits.

The next step was to send a demand to the client’s underinsured insurance carrier, requiring that they tender their $100,000 policy limits as well. The client’s insurance carrier did not readily tender their limits, so we filed a lawsuit against them. With the case now in litigation, our firm was able to maintain constant pressure on them to settle, and the client’s insurance carrier ultimately tendered their limits shortly before we were to start taking depositions. Our client was pleased with the result and was very happy to avoid further litigation.

$250,000 for an Allstate Car Accident Settlement

Our client worked as an advanced registered nurse practitioner at the time of the motor vehicle collision that brought her to our firm. On the day of the accident, she was heading north on Florida Ave. in Tampa, FL in the left lane approaching the intersection of Whiting Street. The defendant driver was traveling in the center lane of Florida Ave. just ahead of our client when the defendant inexplicably attempted to turn left onto Whiting Street directly in front of our client. This resulted in our client colliding with the rear driver’s side of the defendant’s car. The defendant was given a citation for making an improper left turn.

Our client began experiencing pain in her left shoulder following the accident. She also suffered injuries to her neck and lower back. She sought treatment with several doctors in the medical group for whom she worked as a nurse practitioner. It was determined that she had sustained a fracture to the acromion which, after several months of conservative care, was not healing properly. A decision was made that our client should undergo a surgical procedure known as an open reduction and internal fixation, which was performed about five months after the accident. Due to complications and continuing pain, our client required a second surgery to revise the first procedure and remove the hardware that had been placed in her shoulder.

After we submitted a comprehensive demand package to the defendant’s insurance company, Allstate, they agreed to pay their limits of coverage of $50,000. Our client also had uninsured motorist coverage with Farmers Insurance in the amount of $200,000.00. Farmers initially responded to our demand with an inadequate offer of $55,000.00. We filed a lawsuit against them and continued to press them to pay the full policy amount to our client. After another low-ball offer, we filed a document known as a civil remedy notice against Farmer’s which accused them of acting in bad faith in the handling of the claim. This notice gave them 60 days to cure the violation by agreeing to pay the limits. Just before the expiration, Farmer’s paid the full $200,000.00 to our client.

$400,000 Allstate Personal Injury Case Settlement for Auto Accident

Our client and his spouse were in a vehicle, traveling on a road in the same direction as the defendant’s vehicle, when the defendant pulled off onto the shoulder of the road and made an illegal U-Turn in front of our clients’ vehicle.

Both of our clients suffered injuries to their neck and lower back. The MRIs of the neck and lower back revealed multiple herniated discs. The husband was involved in a motor vehicle accident several years before this accident, which resulted in herniated discs in his lower back. The new MRI revealed he sustained an aggravation of his previous lower back injuries.

Our clients treated conservatively for neck and back pain with multiple injections. The husband’s conservative treatment failed. The surgeon recommended that the husband submit to a lower back surgery to alleviate his lower back pain and radiating symptoms caused by the aggravation of his pre-existing lower back injuries from the prior accident. The husband submitted to the lower back surgery and it was a success.

The wife suffered from intermittent and occasional neck and lower back pain after conservative treatment.

The defendant’s insurance company merely offered the husband and wife, $40,000 & $70,000 respectively to settle their claims pre-suit.

Suit was filed, and the case progressed through the litigation process to a mediation. At the mediation, the defendant’s insurance company offered $60,000 to the husband and did not increase their offer to settle the wife’s claim. Those offers were rejected, and the case was set for trial.

Two months before trial, the defendant’s insurance company accepted the formal demands to settle the wife’s case for $150,000 and to settle the husband’s case for the full policy limits of $250,000 for a full and final combined settlement of $400,000.

$525,000 Allstate Payout for a Car Accident

Our client was stopped for traffic ahead of him. He was towing a storage trailer behind him. The defendant slammed into the rear of the storage trailer and pushed that trailer into the rear hitch of our client’s truck and caused over $3,000 of damage to the trailer, rear hitch, and rear end of the truck. He felt immediate pain to his neck and right shoulder. His physicians diagnosed neck and lower back herniated discs, with a right shoulder rotator cuff tear. The defendant was working for a corporation and insured with a combined single limit bodily injury liability policy. An initial demand for the 1-million-dollar policy limits was made after this client’s right arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The insurance company merely offered $85,000 which was quickly rejected. The insurance company claimed the plaintiff’s shoulder injury was pre-existing and not caused by the accident. Although, prior records existed to reveal neck complaints with radiation into the top of the shoulder, no prior rotator cuff problems were diagnosed. Pre-suit settlement negotiations ultimately ended, and the case was referred for litigation. A complaint was filed. The case was quickly moved to a mediation.

Based upon our injury attorneys pushing the insurance company to be realistic, the insurance company raised their offer to $350,000 alleging that was their top dollar. We declined their higher offer. The case was set for trial. Shortly after the mediation, the client was scheduled for a complete total right shoulder joint replacement. Our attorney presented the insurance company with a settlement proposal for $525,000 with a firm 14-day deadline. The insurance company reluctantly agreed to pay our client the $525,000 on the 14th day. Our client was pleased with the outcome.

You should resist the urge to compare your accident to someone else’s. You do not know all the nuances and variables that could make a huge difference in your Allstate car accident settlement. Instead, the focus must be on you and your case. Your injuries are unique to you.

The way the injuries upset your life is also unique. You should be wary when someone who does not know the law or your case tries to tell you how much it is worth. Instead, you should rely on the opinion of an experienced Florida car accident attorney to analyze your claim.

What Factors Affect an Allstate Accident Insurance Payout?

Florida law allows an injured person to collect damages from everyone who contributed to their injuries, as well as their pain and suffering. The amount of compensation you could recover depends on factors such as:

• The severity of your injuries;
• Whether you suffered permanent injuries or scarring;
• How much time you were forced out of work;
• If you will lose money or economic opportunities in the future because of your injuries;
• Whether you have injuries that will need treatment in the future;
• The amount of pain and suffering you experienced; and
• The amount of mental anguish you suffered as a result of the crash.

Not every case will include all of these damages. Some cases might involve punitive damages as well. Every case is different and talking with a knowledgeable lawyer can help you better understand what your case is worth.

How Much Does Allstate Payout for Pain and Suffering?

The amount Allstate pays for pain and suffering varies based on the specifics of each case, including the severity of injuries, the impact on your daily life, and the available evidence. There isn’t a standard payout amount, as these claims are highly individualized.

In general, insurance companies like Allstate consider factors such as the extent of medical treatment required, whether the injury is permanent, how the pain has affected the person’s ability to work or enjoy life, and if there’s any pre-existing condition involved. To get a clearer picture, it’s wise to consult with a personal injury lawyer in Florida who can assess your case and help you negotiate a fair settlement.

How Fast Can I Get My Money?

We understand that you and your family are in a financial bind because of your accident. The financial strain can become unbearable. As a result, you might think that taking a quick, easy settlement would solve your problems.

One of the first questions our clients ask is “How long does it take Allstate to settle an auto accident?” We realize that you need money fast and we work to get your Allstate settlement check fast. But we cannot simply accept any bodily injury settlement offer they make.

We need to make sure that we review your case thoroughly before we answer the question, How long does it take Allstate to pay a claim?

Beware of Quick Allstate Accident Insurance Payouts

Insurance companies like Allstate have adjusters who work within parameters when offering settlements on Allstate personal injury claims. They know that offering a quick settlement, especially if a lawyer is not involved, might help them settle a claim for less money than it is worth.

For instance, suppose a distracted driver hit you from behind. You could be seriously hurt. However, the adjuster might give you a standard Allstate rear-end settlement offer that sounds good at first.

You might think that accepting a quick and easy soft tissue injury settlement from Allstate is the best option for you. However, you should consider talking to a lawyer who understands your case thoroughly before deciding whether you should accept a settlement. 

Accepting a quick settlement now puts some money in your pocket quickly. But, once you accept the settlement and sign a release agreement, you cannot file another claim against the at-fault driver.

You are stuck with the settlement agreement and can never go back for more money, no matter what happens.

So if you accept a low offer and later develop a long-term costly disability, you are forever barred from going back to the table and asking for more money. 

Why Should I Get an Attorney?

You might be tempted by the notion that you could save money by handling your claim without hiring a lawyer. There are several reasons why you should hire a lawyer instead of trying to negotiate a settlement with Allstate by yourself. 

The most important reason is that insurance companies reduce their offers when talking to people who do not have lawyers. Without a lawyer, there is no one to hold their feet to the fire.

Without representation, Allstate will likely offer you a “nuisance settlement.” This is a low offer they make just to get rid of your case. An experienced lawyer will know exactly what to do when that lowball offer comes in.

What if you are insured by Allstate and the other driver does not carry enough insurance to compensate you? What if they carried no insurance at all? In that case, your attorney can help you file a claim for an Allstate uninsured motorist settlement.

How Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Can Help You Pursue the Compensation You Deserve

Experience can make or break a claim. With 30 years of experience, the Florida car accident attorneys with Abrahamson & Uiterwyk know how to prepare your case to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.  

To date, we have helped over 20,000 clients fight for justice. Therefore, you know we have a reputation for excellence among our clients. We receive many referrals from other attorneys and our past clients as well. Their stamp of approval means a lot to us.

Our peers and other business leaders recognize our work as well. We enjoy an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and hold the title of Best Law Firm from the U.S. News and World Report. We also work hard to maintain Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, which is the highest rating they offer. 

Contact Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Today to Discuss Your Allstate Car Accident Settlement

We are here to help. We offer free consultations and do not accept any fees or costs unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us today by dialing 800-538-4878, or by filling out our online contact form. We look forward to putting our experience to work for you.