Business Details
46 Years
experience
Experienced Disability and Personal Injury Legal Representation
David Allen & Associates, established in 1980, brings over four decades of expertise to representing individuals in personal injury, Social Security Disability (SSD), and Long Term Disability (LTD) cases. Our firm was founded by David Allen, who began his career in the insurance industry and later pursued legal education to advocate for those wronged by insurance companies. With a success rate exceeding 80%, we specialize in navigating complex claims with personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our legal team combines deep knowledge of insurance practices with a commitment to securing equitable outcomes for clients across California, Nevada, and the West. We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients facing car crashes, wrongful death, denied SSD benefits, and disability insurance disputes.Our attorneys work collaboratively across offices in Sacramento, Stockton, Fremont, Oakland, and Las Vegas to provide accessible, client-focused representation. While the firm initially represented insurance companies, we now dedicate our skills to advocating for policyholders and injured individuals. Our approach emphasizes thorough case preparation, leveraging medical experts and forensic analysis to build compelling claims. We maintain transparency throughout the process, ensuring clients understand every step of their legal journey. With decades of collective experience, our team remains dedicated to achieving justice for those navigating life-altering injuries or disabling conditions.
Services
Personal Injury
Social Security Disability
Long Term Disability
Insurance Bad Faith
Wrongful Death Claims
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of legal experience specializing in insurance dispute resolution
- Our attorneys have recovered over $100 million for clients with denied claims
- We provide personalized case strategy development using insurance industry insights
- We maintain a 80%+ success rate in personal injury and disability claims
- We serve clients across California, Nevada, and the Western United States
Services
Personal Injury
Our firm represents clients in motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, and wrongful death cases throughout California and Nevada. We investigate incidents, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurers to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our team leverages insurance industry expertise to counter lowball settlement offers.
Social Security Disability
We assist clients with SSD applications and appeals after initial denials. Our attorneys prepare comprehensive case files, represent claimants at administrative hearings, and handle federal court appeals. We focus on demonstrating medical eligibility through detailed documentation and expert testimony.
Long Term Disability
We help clients navigate employer-sponsored and individual disability policies. Our services include claim submissions, appeals preparation, and ERISA litigation. We coordinate SSD and LTD strategies to maximize benefits while ensuring compliance with policy requirements.
Insurance Bad Faith
We represent policyholders in disputes over denied or delayed claims. Our approach examines policy language, investigates improper practices, and pursues compensation for withheld benefits. We handle cases involving coverage denials, benefit reductions, and inadequate investigations.
Wrongful Death Claims
We pursue compensation for families who lost loved ones due to negligence. Our representation includes establishing liability, calculating financial losses, and proving emotional damages. We handle motorcycle collisions, truck accidents, and premises liability cases resulting in fatal injuries.
People
David Allen
Managing Partner
David Allen founded the firm in 1980 after working as a claims supervisor for CNA Insurance. He brings 45 years of legal experience to disability and personal injury cases, with a background in insurance operations and policy negotiations. His focus on client advocacy began after observing how insurance company practices affected families in his working-class community.
Questions
What types of cases does David Allen & Associates handle?
We specialize in personal injury claims, Social Security Disability applications, and Long Term Disability insurance disputes. Our attorneys also handle insurance bad faith cases and wrongful death claims throughout California and Nevada.
How much does a case consultation cost?
All initial consultations are free. We evaluate your case details during this meeting to determine if we can help with accident claims, disability denials, or insurance disputes.
What happens if my SSD claim gets denied?
A denial requires immediate appeal preparation. We help submit detailed documentation to administrative law judges and, when necessary, pursue federal court options to challenge the Social Security Administration's decision.
How long do disability insurance appeals take?
Appeal processing varies by insurer but typically takes 3-6 months. Our attorneys ensure complete documentation submission and expedite responses to avoid unnecessary delays in your long term disability claim.
Can you help with out-of-state cases?
We serve clients across California, Nevada, and the Western United States. Our multiple office locations in Sacramento, Stockton, Fremont, Oakland, and Las Vegas ensure accessible representation for regional clients.
What payment arrangements do you offer?
We work on contingency fees for most cases, collecting payment only after successful claim resolution. For specific fee structures, contact our offices directly to discuss your case details.
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Uche Vivian
Nov 16, 2021
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Deborah P.
Mar 20, 2021
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My father in law was taken advantage of by Lexi Allan. He went to school and church with her apparently and she did his final trust while BOTH were in their 80s. The family had to hire another attorney as it was so poorly made. In addition, she charged us $150 a few days prior to his death just so we could get a copy of it. She sent us a prepaid envelope with her address on it and the return address as well. Three months later she now claims that she never got our payment. As if we don't have enough to deal with, now we have to go to their office in person next week to get this bill paid.
Tee Tawanna Payne
Jan 29, 2021
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In 1998, these THIEVES took my case to get money from me along with so many other cases like mine and made me wait, while I was homeless, hungry, unable to work, going through an abusive 7 year custody battle… and divorce! I went OFF in their office after they got their new NOW logo on their letterhead, front lawn sign & top it all off, their NOW new commercial time that they couldn't ever afford before until after they took my money from the time spans of mine and clients by collecting lots of SSI/Social security cases! I fired them AND a 2nd local Sacramento, CA SSI lawyer only to
Leigh W.
Oct 09, 2020
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I have had a two year fight to receive my benefits. I brung on David Allen and associates after my second denial. The case manager Tom Amey was responsive took calls and responded to emails initially. My case was won and fees were paid. My full benefits have not been paid out and when contacting Tom or the lawyer they don't even have the time to talk to their client. I have called, no return call I sent Tom emails with no response. I gather once they receive payment you are on your own. Thats very bad business.
Courtney R.
Sep 25, 2020
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We were referred to David Allen and Associates by a friend who used them as representation for SSDI and they won their case. My dad applied for disability over two years ago but without representation was not getting anywhere. He made a call to David Allen and Associates and worked with Jonathan Hendricks and won his case. We are very happy with the help and guidance we received from Jonathan and his team. Thank you!