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Learn moreAt Malman Law, we will put our decades of car accident claim experience to work for you so that you can recover every dime that you are entitled to. We are not afraid to stand up to stingy insurance claims adjustors, and our years of experience have taught us exactly how to handle them in court and at the negotiating table. If you believe you may have a valid claim against Allstate Insurance Company, we will be more than happy to fight in your corner. Negotiating against an insurance claims adjuster whose sole goal is to minimize the employer’s payout is not for the inexperienced or the faint of heart, since these insurance industry professionals make their living denying claims and short-changing injured victims using every trick at their disposal. We know all the tricks, and we are not amused when someone tries to take advantage of our client.
Allstate (the “good hands people”) is a multibillion dollar mega-company that currently ranks as the nation’s third-largest insurer. This insurance behemoth, however, doesn’t earn its billions by generously paying out the full value of every claim it receives – after all, every dollar it pays out is a dollar out of its pockets. Consequently, once you file a claim with Allstate, its “good hands” can quickly start to feel like a pair of boxing gloves. If you truly want to be in good hands, you will need an advocate whose interests are not opposed to yours, such as an experienced personal injury law firm that only earns money when you collect. And, that is where Malman Law can help.
Our injury lawyers handle all different types of vehicle accident claims throughout Illinois and the Greater Chicago area. Contact Malman Law to discuss your Allstate insurance claim arising from any of the following accidents:
Illinois imposes some of the nation’s strictest mandatory insurance coverage requirements on its drivers. All Illinois drivers must carry:
Illinois is a “fault” auto insurance state, meaning that if you suffer injury or property damage in a vehicle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may (i) file a third-party claim directly against the offending driver’s liability insurance company; (ii) file a lawsuit against the driver, without first exhausting your own insurance coverage; or (iii) file both an insurance claim and a lawsuit. In order to effectively pursue a third-party claim against Allstate, you will need to understand the terms of Allstate’s liability insurance policy with the driver you are claiming against. Rest assured that Allstate will not make this any easier for you.
If you become a victim of a hit and run accident and the offending driver is never identified, or if the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you may file a claim against your own uninsured/underinsured motorist policy. Illinois law requires you to cooperate with your own insurer in ways that are not required when you file a third-party claim against another driver’s insurance policy. Additionally, you might have trouble calculating your own losses or understanding exactly what your policy covers. Allstate might take advantage of your lack of knowledge by unreasonably delaying settlement, demanding burdensome amounts of paperwork, denying your claim outright, or offering you less than what you are entitled to. Our experienced insurance claim attorneys have seen it all before, and we simply won’t allow one of our clients to be treated in this manner.
A personal injury insurance settlement is an amount of money paid to an injured party by an insurance company. The insurance company pays out a settlement to avoid going to court because of the risk and cost associated with a courtroom battle. The insurance company will pay out only within the limit imposed by the terms of the insurance policy with the insured.
If Allstate insures a negligent driver who injured you under an auto liability insurance policy, you can file a claim against Allstate as a third-party claimant. No matter how high your damages are, Allstate will never agree to pay out more than the limits of the policy that covers the negligent driver. The settlement will be finalized with a written settlement agreement. After you sign it, you will never be able to claim for any amount not already included in the settlement.
The primary components of a judgment or settlement in an Illinois personal injury claim are fairly standardized, although they may vary on a case-by-case basis depending on the details of your claim. The most common elements are:
Any amounts already paid by insurance will be deducted from your recovery.
Allstate will calculate your settlement value in much the same way you do, with a stingier view and an eye toward deductions that they might be able to justify:
The personal representative of the deceased victim’s estate can file a claim under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act. Although the court will appoint the personal representative, if the victim named a personal representative in a will, the court will normally appoint this person. If there is no will (in the case of the death of a child, for example), the court will appoint someone else who is willing to undertake the responsibilities – typically, a close relative. To win, you will have to prove that the deceased victim was killed due to the negligence of the defendant (or someone responsible for the defendant’s actions, such as the defendant’s employer). Damages are paid to surviving relatives and the victim’s estate.
You should prepare the following documents and materials for your first meeting with us, to the extent that they are available to you:
Since we will probably need more than the aforementioned items to win your case, either in court or at the negotiating table, our injury lawyers may ask you to assist us in preparing additional items. Depending on the facts of your case and the seriousness of your injuries, we may also need to seek the services of an expert witness, such as a doctor (to estimate your long-term medical costs) or an accident reconstruction specialist.
They are very helpful, and when it comes to getting things done with your case I had the pleasure of working with Jason Kellerman he was awesome I highly recommend them.
- Britany Weaver
I’m very pleased to recommend Malman Law to my friends and relatives! I have to mention how efficient and professional in dealing with my case has been with everyone that I’ve been in contact with at Malman Law. Mrs. Sabo is outstanding as well as her secretary and assistant in responding quickly to any of my questions or concerns. This firm has gone above and beyond to keep me updated and get answers to my questions at any time, weekends included! Malman Law rules in my opinion!
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I’ve been knowing about this Law firm for many years through friends, referrals & advertisements, never I thought I would need their services because I believed things & situations don’t happen to me like this, long story short I was in a situation that I needed help & advice!!! In the right direction, I connected with the Firm & a very patient, understanding professional woman by the name of Margie assisted me in what I needed 🙂 Thank you I will refer as I was as referred as well This firm really does care!
- Elvira G.
I was rear-ended by a semi-truck on my way to work. I was transported to the hospital and my car was totaled. In the aftermath, Dan Petrich and Anna Schmidt from Malman Law helped me get set up with physical therapy and negotiated with the insurance companies to make sure the resulting settlement would cover my medical bills and a rental car until I could get a new car. I would highly recommend their services.
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- Tony S.
I contacted Malman Lawafter my work injury. So professional from my first phone call. Mr. Malman’s investigator, Dan, came right out to our home. Everything was explained in detail so I know what to expect during this process. I certainly recommend anyone ever in need of a personal injury lawyer to call Malman Law. Truly the best!! Thanks, everyone!
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Alexis was the attorney on my case! She kept me in the loop about everything with my case. If I had any concerns I was able to contact her and she’ll answer my questions right away. If you’re interested in working with Malman Law I would highly recommend Alexis she was GREAT. I would highly recommend Malman Law if you’re ever in need!
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I have had an amazing experience with Malman law so far. From the start, Dan was super easy to work with, got me the medical attention I needed, and fast. Couldn’t ask for better communication. Neil Kilcoyne has been nothing but the best I could not recommend a better attorney. Malman Law is a 10 out of 10 law firm.
- Trevor Harris
Hi, I just want to acknowledge Jay McCarron, Kelly & the firm at Malman Law for representing me as they continue to work on my case. Thanks for keeping me updated & responding quickly to any of my questions or concerns. I would highly recommend you and your firm to friends & family. E. P.
- Ernest Pitts
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- Greg Gustafson
Excellent customer service and a great experience. Malman Law handled the whole process and it was very smooth. The settlement was a great success. I would choose Malman Law again in the future.
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Helped me out of a big jam when my auto was hit twice when and the other drivers had no insurance. Adam Meadow is the only Lawyer I will call for helping me and my daughter.
- Devri Lott
I cannot give enough praise to the team at Malman Law, for helping with my case. My children were involved in an auto collision and the attorney Adam along with his paralegal Michelle worked diligently until the matter was resolved and my entire family was happy. I would definitely recommend Malman Law for anybody going through legal troubles.
- Adrian Lopez
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- Vanessa Leon
Bella Feinstein, Jason Kellerman, and Terry Davey have been instrumental in helping me through many difficult situations. Not only did they work to get my mom a settlement, but they have also continued to help me through the legal process of relocating my mom to a different state. I’m very grateful for their hard work and good advice.
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- Jeff Walker
Mr. Kellerman of Malman Law shows compassion for his clients. Returns calls and emails promptly, he takes time to listen to his clients, and gather facts accordingly.
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- Adrianna Gomez
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Steve Malman helped me with my auto case. He quickly responded and answered any and all the questions I had. My case was a success as well as 2 other family members I recommended to him won their cases as well. Definitely a 5 star!
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- Jazlyn Caraballo
My experience with Malman Law was great. I worked with Attorney Tiffany Alberty and her assistant Margie. Both communicated what was going on with my case, explained the next steps, and got my case resolved early. I would highly recommend Malman Law.
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2 years ago I was involved in a trucking accident involving a 14-wheeler truck that nearly disabled me for life. Steve fought to make sure that I received the most possible compensation for my injuries. I was about to take the insurance company’s lowball offer, but decided to call Steve first – it was the best decision I’ve made yet
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