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Reviewed July 2, 2009
Our auto insurance was raised when we were in the fifth month or six. We were not in any accidents nor did we get any tickets. Allstate advertises that your insurance goes down when you have a good record. This is false advertisement. We went in over a month ago to let them know we were changing banks and not to draw money out of if. They did it anyway and cost us $33.00. The damages are over charging and false advertising.
Reviewed June 30, 2009
We had been with Allstate just under a year. After not having a chargeable accident in at last 40 years, had to file a claim last Sept. when my car was acting up and I didn't make it across a busy street, and got t-boned. The premium on my car (we have 2 cars with them) went up $37 a month. Okay. Fine! Problem is, we have had a hard time keeping up with the premiums and have been late a few times, but always caught up. This time, we got late by 60 days and they canceled us, but didn't terminate us. I was told by the useless agent (that I never picked, isn't local, and only called if my payment was late) that the policy was canceled, but not terminated, not for another 5 days. 3 days before the termination date, we came up with the past due, the previous month plus the current month.
Problem is we made a split payment, part credit card and part check-by-phone. Well, they applied the credit card payment, alright, and got their previous month's premium, but they screwed around and didn't post the check-by-phone for 3 days, until it was too late for "reinstatement". In the mean time, I am on the phone constantly, first with the agent, who never called back with any information, as they kept promising, and then Allstate's customer service. Finally, I got a hold of one of Allstate's senior supervisors, who looked at the timeline and said we paid, alright, qualified for reinstatement, and should not be terminated.
All this time we are driving with no insurance, and getting no information or callbacks. The supervisor tells me that we qualify for reinstatement, based on the fact that we did indeed pay the entire amount, 3 days before termination date, but Allstate dragged their feet and made sure the second part of our payment (check-by-phone) didn't post for 3 days. Sure enough, I finally get 3 pieces of mail from them, all sent 1 day before termination date, one saying we were canceled (duh, we knew that), one saying we were terminated (same date, 2 days after our payments, and 1 day before the termination date), and a refund check, all dated the same time, 1 day before termination date and 2 days after our payment attempts. No one ever called back as promised, to let us know the status.
I finally got a hold of the agent (senior supervisor at Allstate), who had promised also, to call, who let me know that they denied the reinstatement request, supposedly because the entire past due was 'not made on time'. I have a confirmation number on both payment methods, the credit card and the check-by-phone, and even their timeline shows they were made the same day, but Allstate conveniently posted the one (got their past due premium), and conveniently didn't post the second part, which would have prevented the termination (or at least, got a reinstatement).
Of course, we have been "invited" to apply for a new policy, going through all the crap necessary, including physicals on the cars, and at least 25% higher premiums and there is no guarantee that we would even be accepted. Don't tell me they didn't post the balance of our payment until too late, in order to drop us.
So we have been without insurance for almost a month, been treated like mushrooms (kept in the dark and fed horse manure), denied reinstatement of our insurance. We are now forced to find insurance elsewhere and have the disadvantage of having lapsed coverage (which gets you criminal treatment when you go looking), and will have to pay through the nose for what we do get. Have wasted an enormous amount of time on this affair, and been without coverage for almost a month. Plus, according to State law, they have to report that we have no coverage, and the state can yank our driver licenses. Why not just shoot us, and be done with it?
Reviewed June 29, 2009
On April 3, 2009, my vehicle was stolen. I filed a police report the same date. I filed a claim with Allstate the same day. The vehicle was recovered by the police on April 22, 2009. To date, my claim is still outstanding. No one from Allstate will contact me back with status. Allstate is the worst insurance company. You already feel violated when someone steal your vehicle that you worked so hard to make payments, then Allstate makes you feel like a criminal. They have no problem in taking your premium payments but there is a problem when you need to make a claim.
Reviewed June 29, 2009
On April 3, 2009, my vehicle was stolen. I filed a police report the same date. I filed a claim with Allstate the same day. The vehicle was recovered by the police on April 22, 2009. To date, my claim is still outstanding. No one from Allstate will contact me back with status. Allstate is the worst insurance company. You already feel violated when someone has stolen your vehicle that you worked so hard to make payments and then Allstate makes you feel like a criminal. They have no problem in taking your premium payments, but there is a problem when you need to make a claim.
Reviewed June 23, 2009
On May 23, at 3:30 PM, a car with four teenagers came into our property, struck and broke a utility pole which belonged to us. The car left the scene, but we got the license number and the vehicle was located. Allstate, their insurer, claims no responsibility for our $4,000 of property damage because the owner of the car says that she was not driving. They are investigating, they say. The owner's car has been repaired, the car was not reported stolen, but Allstate is dragging their feet to cover the damage done because the vehicle owner is not forthcoming. Allstate has the stockholder's interests as a primary consideration, not the customers.
Reviewed June 23, 2009
On Friday, May 8, 2009, I was making a left-hand turn off Hwy. 60 to 7-Mile Hill. A car was on 7-Mile Hill coming into Hwy. 60. The car did stop, but then continued on into Hwy. 60 and broadsided me as I waited to turn. My truck was not drivable and was towed. It sat at the garage from May 8 until May 18 before Allstate sent their adjuster.
Now, they are holding me liable for 10% of the storage fee as well as 10% liable for the wreck itself! Why? Who knows. It seems that Allstate does their own determinations. When you call them, they are always going to have someone call you back. If it happens to be Friday, don't expect a call back until Monday. Then another rep will call and have to consult with someone else and so on and so on and so on. My accident was May 8. It is now June 22 and my claim is still unresolved. Yeah, you're in good hands with Allstate if you are a money!
Reviewed June 20, 2009
My car was broken into. My driver’s side window was busted and my GPS was stolen. When I called in to claim, I was told that because the GPS was not a permanent part of the car. It is considered personal property and won’t be covered. I am appalled. The thieves specially broke into my car for that GPS system and now Allstate is refusing to acknowledge the claim.
Reviewed June 18, 2009
I have had insurance from Allstate. Since I was 16 years old, I have never had a problem until now. I was in an accident on June 17, 2009 at 5 am. I reported the claim on June 17, 2009 at 3:30 pm. I hit my SUV. I went through the claim process and made my appointment for Friday. The next day, I got a call saying that they will be unable to cover my cars because they cancelled my insurance on May 31, 2009. I was not notified about this at any time.
I had a problem with getting my bill since I started my 2nd six months on this policy and I was unaware that they upped my rate for no reason. I had contacted 1800allstate in March to find out what my payment was and they told me it had not changed. Then on my wedding day, they called me to tell me I was short $42 and some change and if it wasn’t paid by the 31st of May that I wouldn't have insurance. So I gave the girl my card number so it would be straightened out until I was done with my honeymoon.
The guy I have been dealing with has told me that he is looking into it but he had no record of any payment until the 16th of June. They had my check on May 29th so it took them that long time to cash my check. He can't explain why they are still cashing my checks if I have not canceled my insurance. Then they are taking my money and not providing a service.
So now, I am stuck not being contacted and tell me that my insurance was cancelled. Now, being 18 day past the cancellation day, they won’t fix my cars because someone [messed] up on their end. I have two damaged cars and have no insurance to cover because someone didn't process a payment that I made the day of my wedding. What is the point of paying for something that once you need it the next day, they will call and say “sorry but we won’t cover it,” when they cash a check the day before?
Reviewed June 13, 2009
I strongly agree with the poster who advised you are not in good hands with Allstate. My primary complaint with them is they consider the police report invalid if their client is at fault, or at least that has been our experience with them. Secondary complaints are lack of communication and respect to the third parties involved. Here is our experience with them that we continue to work diligently for a resolution.
I was involved in a car accident and the other driver carried Allstate as his insurance. A police report was filed at the scene of the accident and the other driver was found at fault. This accident occurred nearly 6 weeks ago and we just received the claim check from Allstate. We have called Allstate numerous times prior to receiving the check and we just recently was able to speak with our claim representative. Her response to us when we inquired why we haven't received our check yet - she acted surprised and asked if we received it yet. Umm, no, that's why we are calling Allstate to follow up.
At this point, several weeks already passed. Thank goodness the car is still drivable. It seems they forgot to send the check and we eventually received it. We were shocked to see they only sent us a check for half the damage and no explanation included with the check! I guess this explains why our rep was avoiding all of our phone calls. After following up with a manager, our claim rep failed to communicate that she decided to only approved it for half the estimate and felt it in her right to split the liability 50/50 between the 2 drivers, in spite of having a police report indicating their driver was the only one at fault.
When the manager reviewed the police report, she started to back pedal when she saw the other driver was the one who was cited and advised she would have to speak with the claim rep before providing any extra information. We are still working to get this mess cleaned up. Also, Allstate has sat on this money so long that our estimate is now expired which they are fully aware since they have a copy of this estimate in their file. It's beyond frustrating the hoops you have to jump through for them to honor the claim when their driver is the one at fault.
This extra stress caused by Allstate is unnecessary and definitely not appreciated during my third trimester of pregnancy. And the sad thing is we have Allstate service in one of our insurance policies, but after this ordeal, we will never rely or pay Allstate to keep us in good hands. They are going to lose, and continue to lose good customers over these minor insurance claims for the sake of holding onto this money as long as they feel they can get away with it. The interest they have made by continuing to delay our full, entitled payment is going to be very minor for them once they compare to how much money they will really lose when we make an educated decision to not renew our current or any future policy with them.
Reviewed June 9, 2009
I bought and paid up front for 6 months of auto insurance on a 7-year old car. It has low mileage, good discounts, great driving record, never had an accident, and so on. The sales rep was very helpful and got me very good discounts. I just received notice in mail that this policy was canceled and money was refunded only 10 days after purchase. I called the 800 number. I got India. I asked for America, got transferred to yet another state (planet?), and finally got through after 20 minutes to someone who finally tracked the problem to some paperwork problem.
They would not renew the policy and I would have to purchase a new one. I was transferred to a new sales agent. 10 minutes later I got a quote that was double the original policy. The reason: my policy had been canceled. I asked and spoke to a supervisor. Yet I got another customer support rep and got the same response--all because they messed up some paperwork somewhere and would not fix the problem. I am going to lose my job because of these bozos. I need my car to do my job, so I guess it's off to GEICO or another shady insurance outfit for some cut rate garbage.
Reviewed June 9, 2009
I switch my insurance company and went to Allstate on March 16, 2009. My agent's name is Dominique. I gave her every paper she requested from me and my previous insurance company which is Ocean Harbor. I paid all fees plus one month in advance and set for automatic withdrawal each month.
I got my insurance cards, my policy; everything in the mail. In May 2009, I got a letter from Allstate stating my policy will be cancelled on July 9, 2009 because they did not receive the proper paper from my previous insurance company. I called Allstate and spoke with a rep. He told me to fax the declaration page, which I did. Now I am told it is required by Allstate for me to have Bodily Injury insurance before I can have a policy with them. I was never told that before I was signed and I provided my agent with my previous insurance policy that clearly shows I didn't have that.
I had only PIP and damage insurance. Now if that is a requirement for Allstate, why was I not told at the beginning and why did I receive a policy from Allstate in the first place.
Reviewed June 8, 2009
Allstate has advised me that they are refusing to pay all my chiropractic bills, because they say they are above customary charges. My chiropractor said his prices have been the same for the last 10 years, and has not had any problem in getting them paid. Since Allstate refuses to pay for his bill, he has put a lien on my settlement. Allstate told me they could not pay me for lost work going to and from the doctor, or the hours I had to lie on my back with ice and heat after seeing him.
They have only offered me $1,800; $400 of which they owe my doctor, and that leaves me with $1,400, after an accident which cost $5,500 to get my car fixed, when I was stopped at a red light, and their client hit me. That was the total back half of my car. Don't you think I got hurt with impact injuries? This was not a bumper to bumper little hit. I am still having trouble with my neck and back, and now my legs are swelling and Allstate said they would not consider anything else, but giving me that lousy claim for $1,400.
I have fibromyalgia, chronic insomnia, and I am chronically fatigued, and this has made my depression, since I am bipolar, much greater, just knowing I am getting cheated and intimidated by this company, because they don't want to do the right thing. I ordered a book on low impact injuries (of which mind was not low impact), and after I plugged in the numbers for the car, rental car, doctor bills, and my loss of work, the claim that came up was $11,000 to $16,000.
I now have to go for an MRI on my legs, and if they are refusing to pay my chiropractic bills now, how can I go back to him if the bills won't get paid? He has always been my doctor for the past 20 years. Please advise as to how this claim should be handled, because I know they will give you as little as they can, and make millions off of what they put in their pockets.
Reviewed June 4, 2009
Clear. Back in the 1970s I was in an accident. I went into a coma. When I came out I had seizures. I never received any personal insurance money from Allstate. I have been going to doctors since and they have not taken care of it. When I realized what they didn’t take care of I was told it's over 7years. When I figured out what happened. I have been an epileptic ever since and just had to have my ears operated on again.
Reviewed June 4, 2009
Back in the 1970's, I was in an accident and went into a coma. When I came out, I had seizures. I never received any personal insurance money from Allstate. I have been going to doctors ever since and they have not taken care of it. When I realized what they didn't take care of, I was told it's over seven years. I have had epilepsy ever since and just had to have my ears operated on again.
Reviewed June 2, 2009
I was injured in an auto accident but my auto insurance company sent me to an IME doctor who is now denying my surgery despite numerous medical records to dispute their denial. I have to suffer in pain on a daily basis and it affects my quality of life not having the surgery.
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Reviewed April 23, 2009
Allstate Claims office failed miserably with customer service on my claim. They erroneously paid out to the other driver involved in a minor/non-injury accident, without what I believe was an investigation. They took statements from both of us, but did not take photos of my car or the street where the accident happened. There was no police report. Furthermore, I had a witness and he was not interviewed. The Claims office sent me a letter (after weeks of no contact) stating they had found the accident 100% my fault for an illegal lane change. I immediately contacted a supervisor and disputed the process, and how it was handled. The supervisor acknowledged poor customer service and apologized. I then wrote a letter disputing their findings. The street this happened on has one way traffic in each direction, therefore I could not have made an illegal lane change. I feel very frustrated with the handling of this claim and want this report filed officially with an outside agency.
Reviewed April 22, 2009
I just got my Allstate statement for both the house and the cars, a $500 increase in each statement. I'm a customer for 20 years, with one claim over 5 years ago! Is Allstate going out of business? I have to find another insurance company. I will not stay with Allstate.
Reviewed April 16, 2009
You are not in good hands with Allstate! My daughter was in a car that was hit by an Allstate client. The date of the accident was February of 2006. Yes, three years ago! We still haven’t received anything from Allstate! My daughter, 11 at the time, was in the back seat of my in-laws’ car at a complete stop, when they were hit by an Allstate driver going 40 miles per hour! Needless to say, their newer Honda was totaled and my daughter was injured.
Lawyers we have contacted commiserate, but are reluctant to get involved in fairly minor cases such as this one. I have heard people call in to the lawyer Len Tilem on KGO radio with similar complaints to mine, and he flat out says, stay away from Allstate. I'm planning to contact Michael Finney, a consumer advocate here on channel 7 news in the Bay Area, and I encourage others to take similar action. This company is utterly unethical!
Reviewed April 8, 2009
On March 30, 2009, at 1430 EST, I was in my 2000 Ford Mustang (red) driving in the far right lane of a three-lane road when I hit a white F-150 going at least 40mph. I didn't even see it. She was turning left into a parking lot and I guess she didn't see me. Anyways, the state trooper came out and ruled it her fault. Well, I come to find out it wasn't even her truck; it was somebody else's, and, at that time, I was scared that she didn't have any insurance, but when I had seen that the person who owned the truck had Allstate, I thought to myself, thank goodness... until now.
Well, my husband and I both went to the ER and I had to have a CAT scan (I had a huge lump on my forehead), and my husband hit his chest on the dash, and his whole chin was swollen and he had bad whiplash. Then we had to go to a follow up doctor and I had to have two X-rays of my shoulder and arm and my husband and I both were told we needed to go to physical therapy. Anyways, my accident was on Monday and I didn't get my rental until Thursday. I missed a day of work and then I had to bum a ride to work. Then the adjuster came to my house to look at my car and told me that it was totaled and told me that my 2000 Mustang with 20" rims, CD player, after stock headlights and tail lights was only worth $3,300.
I called his supervisor and complained and said that I was not going to accept it and he had me talk with the Total Loss Claims rep and I had to leave a message (Friday). He just called me back today (Wednesday) and said that on this next Monday, I am going to have to find other forms of transportation because I have to return the rental. Are you kidding me? We haven't talked about any kind of settlements or anything and they're already wanting to take away the rental. Well, I guess we'll see how the rest of this pans out but so far it doesn't look good. I just don't know what to do. I've never been in an accident before.
Reviewed April 3, 2009
They refused to pay my claim for the Suburban that I totaled saying it was uninsured due to the policy expiring seven days earlier. Their defense was that the insurance had lapsed due to non-payment of the premium. After examining all my payment notices, I contacted a good lawyer. She said I had a good case but the firm couldn’t take the case since they had represented Allstate in another case some years ago. I found that every good law firm in the Omaha, NE area had also been retained by Allstate at some point.
They obviously hire all firms that might be a threat to them so the insured cannot have access to good representation. After two years and $10,000, they finally settled. I just as well have walked away from the start. I’ve learned a good lesson though; I hate all insurance companies now! So learn your lesson from me and see if your insurer has locked in all the lawyers in your area. You may be left without a good course if you need to take action against them. Allstate Auto Insurance cost me $18,600.
Reviewed April 1, 2009
Two weeks ago, an Allstate insurance holder backed into by new car! This happened in a parking lot and the spots were parallel. She parked in a spot, then completely stops, and then she backs up without even looking and runs into my car. I had backed out of my spot after she had already pulled into hers and stopped her vehicle. She then admits fault by saying, "I'm sorry." Then she says, "Oh, nothing happened to my car." She backed into my left corner panel and caused the bumper to dent as well. I took down her information and she did not even ask for my insurance information. I am assuming this means she knows the accident is her fault and knows her insurance company will have to pay for the damages.
So I called Allstate and placed a claim with them. They told me that the girl who hit me called earlier and also stated a claim. I did not contact my insurance company because I did not run into her and the accident was deemed At Fault on her part. I gave them my information. I then got a call from the claims department saying they accept liability and are sending me to get an estimate on how much it will cost to get my car repaired. I went to the appointment and the man who estimated the damages said to expect a call back from the claims department to set up a time to take my car to the auto shop. It's been 3 days and I've left messages for Steve ** and he finally called me back today. He says, "Well, our insurer is claiming a different story now, so we are only willing to pay 50%."
I don't understand how the girl who hit my car can call and change her story after they already accepted liability. I have also taken pictures of my car and where the cars were both positioned in the parking lot. I am planning to get a lawyer as soon as possible. This auto insurance company is unlawful in every sense. There is no way I am going to pay for this, as it was not my fault. Steve ** is also very unprofessional, lacks customer service skills and is completely rude and extremely unorganized. I plan to take them to court as soon as possible. I want other people to understand what this company is doing to others. My advice to anyone looking for auto insurance is stay away from Allstate.
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Reviewed March 6, 2009
On December 26, 2008 I was broadsided by a woman insured with Allstate Insurance. My passenger and I were traveling northbound when she suddenly pulled out of a parking lot on the opposite side of the street and attempted to turn into southbound traffic. We were traveling under the speed limit as we approached a red light at the next intersection. My passenger and I saw her begin her attempt to pull out as we were passing her. I swerved into the middle turn lane to avoid a collision. The incident would have resulted in a VERY close call, but at the last moment, the woman actually sped up and hit us anyway.
My vehicle was struck behind the passenger side door, and the car spun 180 degrees. Luckily, we came to rest in the aforementioned turn lane and no other vehicles were involved. When we got out of our vehicles, the woman driving the other car told us that she was sorry and that she simply "didn't see us." The police arrived and did an investigation, where the woman was listed as the "at fault" party. The officer at the scene verified this with us. Luckily, I have auto coverage through Farmers Insurance. I called my agent and reported the claim. He, along with other representatives with Farmers, acted quickly and with my interests in mind. I also called Allstate to report the claim, at the advice of the repair shop.
I was contacted by an adjuster with Farmers Insurance as well as Wes **, a claims adjuster with Allstate. Both parties told me that they would be out at the earliest possible date to inspect my vehicle. Farmers kept their promise. Despite the upcoming holiday and the weekend, my vehicle was inspected and deemed a total loss in less than a week by Farmers. Because the repair shop charged a daily storage fee, Farmers was eager to have the car moved. We arranged a date for this to take place. I called Wes ** from Allstate to inform the company that the car would be moved - when and who to contact from my insurance company to learn where it would be moved to.
My insurance company was very helpful and assured me that I didn't need to take further action. Farmers Insurance compensated me a more than fair amount for my car, less my $500 deductible. My agent even located a replacement vehicle for me. Farmers went above and beyond. I was informed that Farmers would be "going after" Allstate for reimbursement of the claim. At that point, I would be reimbursed my deductible since I was not the at fault party. I considered the matter resolved.
In early February, I was contacted again by another Allstate adjuster who claimed that he wanted to set up a date to inspect my vehicle. I was confused and irritated to say the least. Had my claim slipped through the cracks completely? Had no one from the company made any attempt to inspect my vehicle since the accident? Again, I gave the second adjuster the appropriate contact information to determine the new location of the vehicle. Due to the time that had passed since the collision, I did not know if the car was still intact. I doubted that a proper inspection would be possible.
I have not received my $500 deductible reimbursement from Allstate, and doubt I ever will. As of March 2009, my claim is still under review with Allstate. It is out of my hands. Hopefully, Farmers won't have to absorb the cost of the entire claim and raise my rates.
Reviewed March 2, 2009
On 2/13/09 a multiple car insurance policy was purchased in the amount of $260.00 in an Allstate office. Adel ** did not fulfill my request. The agent processed a single car policy instead of a multiple car policy. Once I became informed about the situation, I asked to add the car later to the policy. That's when he stated that another car could not be added to the policy and I had to start another policy. I then paid the insurance agent another deposit of $294.64. After numerous times of going to DMV, both cars remained uninsured. As of 03/02/09, both cars have suspended registration and I cannot get registration until DMV receives the insurance in their system. I have asked Mr. ** to refund my money and he has declined, and has asked both checks 02/25/09 and 02/17/09. Therefore, I don't understand why both cars do not have insurance.
Reviewed March 2, 2009
I had a minor fender bender in December 2006, a very foggy day. I rolled a stop sign due to the weather and bumped a BMW at less than 1 mph, leaving a minor dent in his driver's door. I believed I had Allstate Insurance at the time and all was okay. Three days later (the accident took place 2 days before Christmas), I found out that due to my husband's former employer writing him a bad paycheck, our payment had bounced and our insurance had lapsed. Later on, his employer would wind up conning us out of over $11,000. But that's another story.
Nothing happened on this accident for 15 months when a half-dressed girl showed up at my door and handed my 10-year-old son a summons. Allstate was suing me for $9,200.00 in damages. Remember, this was a bump at less than 1 mph and no ticket was issued by the police. I went to court several times, but the judge kept insisting that Allstate authorized the repairs on the car. Come to find out, through Greg **, the Allstate appraiser (won't go on record), that the other party took his car to his dealership who sent it out to an unauthorized BMW repair shop that completely tore down the car to fix a dent. Now red faced over being overcharged, Allstate has come after me.
I held their insurance for over 30 years and had only lapsed by a week, though it is their policy to backdate a full month. They hired a law firm that has systematically lied, refused to send me documentation and most recently, went behind my back to court to win judgement. Now they have suspended my driver's license to force me to pay for Allstate's mistake. I am an unemployed mother of an autistic child. We nearly lost our house due to the situation caused by my former employer and I have no means to pay $9,200 for repairs that should not have cost over $1,500.00.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2009
I was driving in the parking lot of Vons when the other driver backed up to my car and hit me (quarter back panel). I don't have any witness at the time of accident, but Vons' employee called the upland police department for me. But because it was on a parking lot, no report was written. Now Allstate claims I was in fault and reliable for 50% percent of damage without adequately examining the validity of each individual claims. The report claims I backed up to her car and that is not a true. I am sure if both cars were examined with a third party or a mediator, the result would be different.
I took the car to an auto service. The estimate for fixing my car is $1,800, but what Allstate sent me is 1/2 of their estimation (which was done in their office, NOT auto shops) for $207... This is really hard on me to spend $700 extra to fix my car.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2009
You're not in good hands with Allstate and all of their commercials preaching how they take care of their customers. I've been an Allstate customer for the last 6 years and prior to that you can add another 5. I have had no accidents or claims since I've been with the company, have always paid my bills and have multiple cars on the policy. There are different terms or guidelines for different states which can be understandable, but my situation just doesn't make sense. Considering these economic times, how bad things are and that all the money from the government is going to big business and not the people, you think they would understand or have some compassion. Well, Allstate doesn't and this came directly from their CEO, Tom Wilson.
I live in a unit number B311. There are at 4 other units with the same designation except for the letter. Example: B311, E311, D311 and F311. Basically, my monthly statement was delivered to another unit (hopefully people are good and will drop it off and not throw away if they get someone else’s mail). Out of sight, out of mind, along with my assistance pick the mail and pull the mail that the company pays for. So really, it was out of sight, out of mind. What happened is simple, I didn't receive my statement. This has also happened to my medical insurance and the post office has been made aware of this.
To keep it short, they cancelled my policy. I got nowhere in the general pool so I called corporate. The contact there was a sweetheart and tried to help. IT was denied. For a customer that hasn't missed a payment, has been with them technically over 11 years and they cancel me for an error that wasn't mine. I’M TRYING TO GIVE THEM MONEY. What idiot doesn't take into consideration a situation, regardless of policy since there are exceptions to all policy, and denies reinstatement? All she told me was that they sent the mail to the address provided. As I laughed and said this wasn't my fault or your fault, this was the post office. It didn't matter. I wish Mr. Big man Wilson would have got on the phone with his phat salary, influencing and affecting the WRONG people’s lives. What company doesn't actually look at the situation at hand, the severity of it, if it was the fault of the customer, is it a good customer, do they pay on time, etc., etc. - terrible decision.
I own my company along with being the CEO and my business is with the Federal Government and from suppliers to the Fed's to many different entities I deal with on a daily basis. I take into consideration situations and occurrences and make a decision based off the information. If it is a boiler plate situation, then I let policy rule. If situations reflect a non-standard situation, I take it into consideration and I will be flexible. I think Tom needs to go back to CEO school. Oh, that’s right, they don’t have CEO school.
Anyway, if you look at it like I did, they made a lot of money off me, their sort of stupid. I had a good size policy, paid every month, no claims ... etc. So I didn't cost them money, but I was paying for the what if factor. You're not in good hands with Allstate (and Tom Wilson). Additionally, Blue Shield understood the situation and recognized what happened. My history was perfect with them. Their grievance division reinstated my policy.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2009
Wife was struck head on by one of their clients. Totaled her car, failed to give her a car rental and it's been a week plus. It was said on the front page of the newspaper that it was the other driver's fault. She has a black eye still and has been bumming rides to work. She missed four days of work due to pain.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2009
I was in an accident with an insurer from Allstate! I was hit from behind so the other person was at fault. I was dealing with their agent by the name of Kevin **. I told her that the car was at my house the day of the accident and it need to be fixed. She said, "Get the car towed and we will take care of everything." I stated to her that I did not want to foot the tow bill. She said that she would send an agent out to the house and take care of everything. Kert ** came out on the 6th of Feb. and wrote an estimate and said, "This should cover the tow and fixing of the car." If any additions were to be found, the insurance company would take care of the difference sent in from the mechanic to the adjuster. The agent told me, "Do not pay the mechanic until the work is complete."
So I used what I needed for the tow and banked the rest awaiting my car. The mechanic called the agent about the difference and the agent said they would send someone out there to take a look at the truck with him. It is noted in the computer that no one ever should so the mechanic called me and I called Kevin and there was no response about the matter. So I talked to Dan ** on Sat., the 21st, because no one went to look at the truck with the mechanic! He said he would extend the rental and he would take care of the situation. The mechanic called me today saying that no agent ever showed and the agent, Ms. **, was closing the case.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2009
My son was in an accident with a person who is covered by Allstate. They have claimed 100% liability but the car is totaled and they refuse to total it.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2009
I was sitting at a traffic light when I was hit from behind by a driver going 50+ miles per hour. My car then hit the 2 cars in front of me. The driver did not have insurance. I had $200k uninsured motorist coverage. I had 2 broken ribs, punctured lungs, neck problems, lower back problems and additional pain in my artificial hip. Allstate refused to pay for the MRI and CAT Scan that the doctors ordered. They refused to pay for my physical therapy. The doctors said that I should have died in the accident. They said, "Imagine your lungs smashing against your rib cage at 50 miles per hour, twice." I had to sleep sitting up for two months. I still have pressure on my chest. The doctors think that the accident pushed my artificial hip into my leg and that is why I am in pain.
I am still coughing up blood, still having pain in my lower back and Allstate is taking up to a week at a time to answer my phone calls and letters. I have dealt with over 6 people, all passing the buck to someone else.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2009
A driver covered by Allstate made a left turn in front of my pickup truck, which was being driven by my son on Feb. 11, 2009. The accident report that was turned into the NC DMV shows that the Allstate driver was at fault. Due to the damage to my truck, it was not and is not drivable. We have a claim number and we have spoken to their adjuster (a Ms. **) multiple times. They keep dragging this out. We have sent them the accident report and they have interviewed my son. Now Ms. ** says the report does not seem right and she must talk to the police officer at the scene. My son injured his shoulder in the accident and has been seen at the ER.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2009
I was injured in an accident on Feb. 1st, 2008. I was the passenger when we were hit from behind by an Allstate driver. It has been a year and I have yet to receive a settlement. They did not call to see how I was doing and were rude to me on the phone when we took the recorded statement. I have permanent neck damage and we finally got a check from Allstate for the PIP portion. My driver has Allstate insurance also, but the amount was not close to the medical bills.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2009
I had Allstate for over 12 years and had had two houses and 3 cars with them. My premium would increase every 6 months. When I called my agent, they never gave me a straight answer. I thought I've been with them for a long time and afraid to try anybody else. One day my co-worker convinced me to call her insurance company, which is Liberty Mutual. They quoted me $800 less just on the cars. I switched right at that moment then called Allstate. I told them to cancel my policy. At the end of the day, you've got to do what's best for you because when it comes down to business, they will cut your throat anyway they can.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2009
Jose arrived at the transmission shop and he and the owner of the shop took the car for a test drive. I told Jose that when the car is cold, it drives good. Once it's warm, then I get jerks and overheating. He and the owner of the shop took the car on a test drive around the corner and realized that the car ran good. I immediately went to the shop and explained what was going on. Then Jose asked if I could take him for a drive on the freeway. I took him. After we got off, I showed him the jerking and overheating. He was too busy on the phone with his manager. Then after he got off the phone, he stated, "That's not related to the theft." I showed him documents that I've recently had my car tuned up and a rebuilt transmission. He continued to state that it wasn't due to the theft.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2009
Since Sept. 2007 to today, my premium for 6 months was raised from $620 to $944 without any accident or violations. They explain that it's because I became 71 years old but how they could raise it for 50%? I am retired. I have only 6000 miles in a year, defense driving class. Next time, they could raise it because I am not married?! Please, help me to cut my insurance to previous amount in 2007.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2009
I received my renewal premium due 1/29/09. It has gone up across the board nearly 20 percent. My driving record/information has not changed. I don't know if there are laws prohibiting this much of an increase as I feel it is totally unfair.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2009
In October, I renewed a 6-mo. auto insurance policy with Allstate. My insurance agent left, so they switched me to someone else, not in my area. I called and called and finally got switched to an agent in my area. In November, I got 2 letters stating they noticed I had exclusions on the policy (2 children that don't live at home any longer) and that if I wanted to add them back to the policy, simply do nothing and they would be added back. I called my agent and left a message (since he is rarely in the office and I have never actually spoken to him personally), AND sent the letters back saying DO NOT ADD THESE EXCLUSIONS, and explained ON THE LETTER that these children (one is 23 and the other is 20) do NOT live at home with me anymore.
I got a letter sometime later stating they had been added back to my policy and my premium would be going up. I called my agent and Phil (an office employee with Lloyd Nichols' agency) told me I would need to fill out a letter of exclusion for my youngest child, since he is under 21. He faxed it to me at work and I filled it out and sent it back in. He said my 23-year-old should not have been added to the policy at all, since she was over 21, (in all fairness I must say that neither of my children had changed their addresses when they left my home and when the State did a "household search" it showed that they both still lived in my home, so I understood a little better at that point some of the confusion).
I called my children and they both said they would change their information ASAP. Next, I got a letter from Allstate saying they had "excluded" my son, (the 20-year-old) but my daughter, (the 23-year-old) was still showing on the policy. I called the Customer care line again and they said they needed a copy of her individual insurance information or something with her current address on it. I called my daughter and she called the Customer service number and faxed her information in on 12/26/08 to Priscilla. At that point, my husband went up to the agent's office to discuss the matter and try and get it resolved. The agent and his office assistant, Phil, confirmed that all was okay and that the debit would not be made against our account.
On 1/2/09, I got a letter from Allstate with the updated information and neither of my children was listed on the policy. I was relieved. Then, on 1/5/09, I got a letter stating that Allstate would be debiting my account $323.96 on or after 1/9/09 for the changes/additions to my policy. Once again, I called the Customer Care line and spoke with a Customer service rep. named BJ. He could barely speak English, but reassured me 3 DIFFERENT TIMES that no money would be taken from my bank account, the next renewal date is not until 4/09 and that my husband and I are the only ones on the policy.
As of this morning, 1/9/09, an amount of $313.96 was drafted from our checking account by Allstate. I called the bank and tried to stop the payment and they could not. At 8:28 A.M., I called my agent and got no answer. I called the Customer Care line again and spoke with Debbie (who also barely spoke English). She said she would cancel the "Easy Pay" on our policy and would put in for a refund. She apologized profusely, but could not tell me when I could expect a refund and didn't seem to want me to speak with a supervisor. Then she said she was making the request and would mail the form for a refund. I told her that's not acceptable and I want to speak to a supervisor. She made me wait and finally said she would transfer me to one. I asked WHO she was transferring me to and she couldn't tell me. She said because they had 8 or 9 supervisors on the floor.
Finally, at 8:42 A.M., she said she would transfer me to Brandon. I held for him until 8:45 A.M. and a young man named Rick got on the line. He barely spoke English, as well and made me verify all my information AGAIN! I explained the issue AGAIN and he said he would refund the money now and that I would get it in 48 hours. I made him confirm that and told him I was documenting everything. He didn't sound real confident, but said I SHOULD get the refund back into my checking account by Monday, and at the latest, on Tuesday. He said he would call me on Monday to confirm that it has been done. I said the amount and he confirmed that I would get a full refund of the $313.96 and that it has been expedited.
After I hung up with Rick, I tried to find information for the CEO of the company since I don't feel that we should have to wait 48 hours for OUR MONEY! I finally got a name and phone number for the Chairman, President and CEO of Allstate at the Corporate Headquarters in Northbrook, IL., (Thomas J. Wilson) and when I called his number, I got a rude woman instead. I asked to speak to Mr. Thomas J. Wilson and she asked what it was regarding and maybe she could help me. I told her what it was about and she pulled up my information and was very rude and would not let me get a word in. She said that I could NOT speak to Mr. Wilson and that he had nothing to do with any of this.
Her name was Gail ** and she said she was one of the executives there. She informed me that I wouldn't get a refund until the 19th of January and that once a payment was requested in their system (10 days before it is drafted) it could not be stopped. There was no explaining my side to this woman, and the fact is, the payment NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED FOR DRAFT since the policy change CORRECTIONS were all done and final BEFORE they requested the money be drafted!
This is theft and should NEVER happen to anyone. At Allstate, it seems that he right hand has NO CLUE what the left hand is doing. It is not right to steal from customers, which is what I consider this case to be. I keep asking for my money to be refunded IMMEDIATELY and everyone I talk to says that CANNOT be done. The one CSR, Rick, said the refund would go to my bank on Monday, Tuesday at the latest, but somehow I have doubts about this!
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2009
Allstate is a joke. It has been almost 1 month since their insured caused an accident. My insurance, State Farm, has concluded their investigation as the other party's fault. The trooper who responded cited the other party for failure to yield. He pulled right out in front of me. I tried to stop about 20 ft. I have not yet received a call saying they take responsibility for the accident. My insurance is covering everything. I just bought the car so I had full coverage except I opted out for rental - a big mistake. I pay for that but my vehicle with $9k of damage will be ready in 2 weeks. I bet after I get it back, they will take liability. His insurance co. is saying I was on the cell phone so that's when I "lawyered" up. I requested detail billing. The 1st call I made that day was a 911 call, so I guess what next? And don't most old people wear glasses? This gentleman according to news was 70. He had no glasses on while driving. I bet that is why he is throwing a fit about everything. You did this. You did that once you hit an age or get into an accident at an age you should not be allowed to drive... This occurred at 38 mph.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2009
I was in a vehicle accident on 12/14/2008 and our vehicle was totaled. Heather from Allstate contacted me today, 1/07/2009, stating they are no longer paying for the vehicle rental as of tomorrow, 1/08/2009, since the estimator contacted my brother (my brother is the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident) today to let him know the vehicle was a total loss and to discuss the vehicle estimate total value with him. Is this legal? Can they actually give us no time to find a vehicle? We haven't even received the money. Why are we paying insurance??? Please help with a little advice on what we can do or if there is a law that can protect us or make them pay for a few more days. I am a single mother and I need a vehicle to get to work. Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2009
We were in an auto accident on Dec. 5, 2008. Ever since this happened, we have been treated like 2nd class citizens. My wife was hurt in the accident, and not one person from Allstate called to see how she was. Allstate did have my truck fixed, but has shown no concern for my wife at all. I have never dealt with so many screwed up people in my life. The lawyers I have talked to said that Allstate is the worst company in settling a claim - unbelievable - but when my premium comes due, they won't hesitate to cancel if I don't pay it.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2009
I married at age 19. Agent said auto rates will drop not because of marriage but will when I turn 21. It never happened. I had to contact them to get the decreased rate. On the positive side, I bought a home and had a fire in the garage as a result of me using my welder to cut through the car body and the white hot slag fell on the rubber floorboard (this was a 60s car). Fire was not much problem since I had a high ceiling in garage, but smoke and heat damage was extensive. Claims was generous on aerosol paint cans and coated ladders and power tools. They contacted a cleaner and they used special sponges to clean and then stain block and repaint. All I had to do was meet the crew each morning. I'm very satisfied with the outcome. Oh, on a footnote: Areas we used for pantry was not painted. They could only clean with the sponges. I had to put stain blocker on and paint since they were not painted prior to fire. I understood.
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On July 26, 2008 I was hit by a woman who was drunk. She also left the scene, but was observed by at least 5 ppl. She was followed by one of the witnesses and was arrested. She admitted it; her carrier was Allstate. She is not the issue. Her co is. They are not covering the costs which are mounting daily. I will not play games with these reprobates. I would like to know if others out there would like to join a class action suit against them. Pls let me know. My email is **. RSVP any who are interested. I cannot get the PT needed for my arm. As a result, I may lose the use of it. I am an accountant and need the rt arm & hand as that is how we 'ten-key'.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2008
I cancelled my insurance policies with my agent, Larry (lawrence) ** 4/30/08 of this year. We had 3 policies, house, auto and catastrophy (umbrella policy). My husband and I had taken out new polices with Liberty Mutual (at a lower premium). The only policy that was actually cancelled by the agent was the automobile policy. The house policy was cancelled by me again in July (it was with my escrow acct). So Allstate was paid for May, June and July until I had the bank stop the payments). The umbrella policy (aka catastrophy) did not cancel. This is an extra policy that we were able to get. Allstate sent us to collections for $48.50. I sent in a copy of my new policy, which they requested. I still had to pay the collections agency. The handling of our insurance or rather lack of handling of it has been down right humiliating to myself and my husband. Just to let you know we were customers with Allstate for 30 plus years.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2008
I had an accident with another vehicle on 09/27/08 and have failed to get my car fixed so far. My insurance, Travellers filed a case with Allstate Insurance but failed to get the case resolved after 9 days. There were several excuses given such as the driver of the other vehicle was not available for an interview or the adjuster was very busy. Nor rental car or other options to provide alternative transportation to work was provided by Allstate.
Efforts to contact the Manager were in vain and she seemed to be on the defensive, trying to avoid responsibility. I was not cited by the police coz I was not wrong but the one hit from the back.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2008
My car was parked on the side of a public street when it was hit by a drunk insured Allstate claim-it. Allstate's adjuster declared my vehicle of diminished value. (1982) Ford Thunderbird in which National Association Of Automobile Dealers value it at between $3100 and $6000.00. The Allstate adjuster says that it will not pay the replacement value, then Allstate says my car has 155912 miles when I provided proof of 55912 mileage. I have owned the car since (2003) 6 years and it had only 44000 miles. When I purchased it as when it was hit it did not even have a door ding. They say that they will only pay $1500.00 and not replacement value or fair market value. I am willing to wait until statue limit and file with the small claims court for at least fair market value because I will have to suffer an accident on my record.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2008
I was working in Houston, Texas in February of this year. A friend of mine and I were on our way to a car show in South Houston. While on the 610 loop (my friend was driving) we were rear ended by a young man who has All State Insurance. We had to be towed to a repair shop but at the time I told the police I didn't need an ambulance although my head and neck were hurting. I did wear my seatbelt.
My neck continued to hurt so not knowing the area that well, I asked for some help in seeing a doctor. The emergency room was so full of people who simply had colds, I couldn't sit there. A few days later I was evaluated by a chiropractor and sent for further tests. At no time was I ever called by anyone from All State to check on my condition. I continued to seek treatment from the chiropractor. The MRI showed some damage but at this time I did not want surgery. I needed to get my bills paid but had to retain an attorney to get anything. The accident happened on February 1st and they have yet to pay any of the bills nor even contact me about my condition. They say they want a recorded statement and have set up several times but never called to do the recording. I have gone out of my way, taken off time from work to do the statement but they still have not called to get my statement. My bills still need to be paid and now I have to pay the attorney. The attorney has sent them several letters and has called them many times. Now that Hurricane Ike has hit the Houston area, I am sure they will use that as an excuse to stall my claim that much longer. I live on the Mississippi coast but travel quite often in my job.
My claim number is ** and the agents name is Rick **. I have personally called him many times but he has yet to return my calls as well. His phone number is **. I have also called All State's main number with no response. It is sad they cannot take care of their customer's accidents and mistakes. They fixed my friend's car but can't take care of me. They make stupid statements like why was he not hurt. How dumb is that. How many times do we see someone walk away from an accident yet other folks in the car was killed. Even though I have retained an attorney, I would like to hear from another attorney just to see what can be done. I really want to see All State punished now since they have drug this out and has not called to settle this mess.
My attorney's name is Merick ** and his phone number is **. Thanks for any help.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2008
As light changed to green, Mercedes SUV rammed my stopped drivers mirror & front fender, 7/16/08, offered $50.00 cash, Allstate inspection estimate same 7/19/08, James M confirmed this & approved amount of $983.00 plus three day rental, will not take calls from Progressive Ins agent Suzy or myself, or return calls on multi messages to date 9/24/08
Ripped off drivers mirror & housing & covering, severely damaged front fender & front bumper, front door panel
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2008
On June 26, 2008 I was hit in the rear by an allstate insurance client. I have had nothing but grief from these people. First they didn't want to pay for my rental car, so my insurance stepped in and now I have unpaid medical bills due to the fact that they sent my settlement to an address that 1) I have never given them 2) Nor was it on the accident report so now someone at this fictious address has cashed the checks. Now it's going to take more weeks to prove.
The damage is the unpaid medical bills that goes to the collection agency and other people involved, like the towing company are still harassing me for the money that they claimed they paid for and didn't.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2008
On November 11, 2007, I signed up for a six month policy, but was short about a hundred or so dollars. I needed the policy right away so I could register my car, so I agreed to give them my atm card number, and I was to call them when the funds were to be available. A few days later, I had sufficient funds in my account, and told them to complete the transaction, which was a six month policy paid for in full.
On May 23, o8, my policy should have expired. I was in the hospital for a mastectomy, and due to many reasons, I had no intention of driving. I was aware that the policy was going to expire, but it was the least of my worries. I would renew it when I was driving again, which would not be for several months. Without my knowledge, consent or authorization, Allstate renewed my policy, and set up a Recurring Credit Card Pay Plan. I never agreed to this.
I pay for my policies in full so as to avoid potential overdrafts, such as the one that occured as a result of the deductions they made, which were 5 in a 4 month period. The amounts varied between 115.00 and 37.00, those at the high and low ranges. I called the bank to verify that no such card agreement had been signed by me, and they want me to try to get a refund from Allstate before they file a claim. Im going there today to do so. How can they renew a policy and set up something like that? I have been extremely ill and was unaware of this until I viewed it online.
The total of the unauthorized deductions, plus a 25.00 overdraft fee, comes to 339.65. It may not be alot to some people, but I've been unable to work since may due to complications from breast cancer treatments, surgeries etc.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2008
I was sitting in my home when an individual trying to park his truck took my front bumper off. I went out and took his information. His father owned the truck and he gave me his insurance information. I called immediately and was told I had to go in for an estimate. I did that and was told to call the claims office and when I did they told me they hadn't contacted their insured to see who was responsible.
I called again a few days later and they still were not able to contact him. In the meantime my car has to be inspected by the end of September and will not pass without a front bumper. I did not call the police but my neighbors saw this happen. Where does that leave me. I don't have the $500 deductible to go through my own insurance company. Also , if they are unable to get in touch with him I may never be reimbursed. What recourse do I have?
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2008
My car was broken into. I have full coverage. Allstate representative states that the company covers the cost of the equipment repairs and or replacement in the event of such occurance. Anthony was the representative sent to my house to look at the vehicle, make an estimate, fax it to me, discuss the parameters of the compensation with me and make necessary changes to the amount I am to receive in a check. Instead the rep faxed me the estimate and remained out of contact completely, i made many attempts to contact and once he picked up, he then stated that he would call me back soon, this was over 3 weeks ago. two days after this, i received a check for completely the wrong amount.
I then contacted various departments to find out what was my best route to take to solve this problem. The main part that was badly averaged was a 5,000 Stock navigation unit that is mounted in the dash. this unit is dealership equipped, therefore it is not an aftermarket part. Allstate is covering 1,200 of that 5,000 navigation unit. I went to the dealership myself on more than one occation and verified that information myself.
Added to this I then took the advise of another Allstate representative in the claims department whom was very helpful and instructed me to take the car to a shop and have them estimate the job, then have them contact the supplemental hotline for Allstate. The supplemental hotline is a number that shops have to contact in order to have an insurance representative come to the premises and review the actual cost to repair and take a look at the vehicle. Once the shop contacted the supplemental hotline, they found out that it was a messaging service and would have to leave all their information and then they would recieve a call back. once a representative from this department called back 2 days later they notified the shop manager that they wold call one day in advance as to when they plan to send a case worker over, to make sure that the vehicle is at the shop when they plan to do so.
About a week passed when I then contacted Allstate and was told that a representative came to the shop and that the representative called and left a message while they were outside the shop at 10am. the shop does not open until 10:30am and this was already specified in the message left at the supplemental hotline by the manager of the shop. I found out the direct number of the case worker from the claims dept at Allstate and gave it to the shop to call. Once they did, they were harassed by the agent whom yelled at the manager of the shop for not picking up the phone and a stupid liar when told that they received no calls nor messages from the case worker. this is an extremely unproffesional way to do business.
And the key fact is that all other departments at allstate insurance company are courteous and helpful, when it came to the claims and compensation, they were exceedengly rude and I am desperately seeking out a way to bring this issue to a close. However I do not plan on taking this issue lightly and will not stop until I recieve the compensation that my policy states it has to legally cover.
I am left with a car that I cannot drive to my job for the MTA in Brooklyn, NY. I live in Long Island. I need the correct amount of compensation to cover the cost to return my vehicle, a 2003 Nissan Maxima, the way it was before it was broken into.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2008
my car was in a front end collision, and i was directed to use this shop. when they tried to deliver the car i noticed the hood hinges were not painted asked why they said they did not replace them and that they were not going to paint them, scratch on right front fender was also sustained in accident was not repaired, when i looked further and started to check more i started car and a grinding sound was heard that was not there before the accident
after i looked into it i found out that the compressor clutch was making the noise. i called a chevy dealer and was told that a blow to the compressor clutch could cause this problem. the manager said it was there before and the noise was not there before. now they will not repair it.
my vehical has a noise that will still have to be repaired from my pocket why?
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2008
On July 17TH 2008 a customer of allstate auto had a driver not the owner of said car rearended our car. Totaling our car.The driver gave their clients card as insurance with Allstate and their Client had other cars insured with them at that time and now. It was my understanding the driver of this car worked for their Client.
I assited them by sending the police report, makeing the call to set up a claim give them my Phone numbers where to be reached between my insurance and I we had to fax them a copy of police report Three different times I called them some time around July 28th 29th. they said they were investagating the accident then I called around Aug. 7th or 8th. They said they were still investagating and that they had up to 60 days to do this.
Today when I called Sept 9th they said that their clint did not have this car insured with them. Stacy said they have known this as far back as Aug 6th. Now I have not been notifed by mail or by phone. Can Allstate be this neglegent, This leaves me with alot of unanswered questions like where do I go from here I think they have been unfair in not letting me know about this last month so I could get my insurance to get it taken care of. Our car is not fixable Which means for almost 2 months we have been out this small ecomical car to drive.
My husband and I do not have the extra money to buy a vehicle to replace this one. We may get a little back from our insurance if there is anything left after the deductable and storage costs, which some of them could have been avoided if Allstate would have given us a call or written a letter last month. I just wonder what Allstates client thinks about all this and did he think his car was insured?
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2008
I called Allstate in April 2008 to ask for a quote on auto and homeowners insurance. I explained to the salesman that my mother had just passed away and the house was still not in my name but I was looking for a quote. I then agreed to take the auto insurance because I had just gotten the car in my name. I gave him my banking info and hung up with the salesman, called my brother to tell him that I had the car insured and he told me that it was already covered by the estate.
I called the salesman right back, within 15 minutes and told him that I didn't need the car insurance after all. I was told that I would need to fax him proof of existing insurance. The following day I sent the fax with copies of proof of insurance and then called again because the money was taken out of my account anyway. I was then told to send another fax, which I did, and it would be taken care of. The next month I get a bill not only for the car insurance, but the homeowners as well. So I called again.
They said again they did not receive the fax, so I double checked the fax number with Allstate and this time they removed the homeowners. I sent the fax with proof of insurance again. The first of July I receive yet another bill this time from a collection agency. I called again.This time I mailed the info to them, and they are still claiming that they are not receiving this information so I can get my money back. I called them again today 9-05-08 and they have only one logged complaint, one of the fax numbers I was given is not even in their system, and I need to send them yet another fax.
I have lost $156.00 out of my account for a 15 minute old policy. I have to drive 6 miles into town to send the fax, then it costs $6.00 per fax and the cost of 2 stamps. This is showing on my credit history, and I have now received 2 write-ups at work for receiving personal phone calls from the credit agency on the phone my employer pays for. So now I have paid $18.00 in faxes, not to mention the gas going into town for them 3 times and I still need to do this again?
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2008
I switched to Allstate when I inquired about their rates. They saved me 50% on my homeowners and also quite a bit on my automobile. The next year, they doubled my homeowners saying that homebuilding materials prices had increased. Every year after that, my homeowners was increased and every six months, my auto increased. Finally, I went to another ins company. They didn't save me much but I figured they were being honest, not offering me a teaser rate. Also the new company, Liberty, has a cap on raising the homeowners. I like that, right up front they told me that. I've NEVER had a homeowners clam in 19 years.
So, now that I've left them, Allstate keeps sending me a bill for $43.00. It must be some sort of cancellation fee for the auto ins. policy. I haven't called them about it. I'm just not going to pay it. How ridiculous is that to bill me because I left them!!!!
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2008
This is the second time that All State has left me stranded at the repair shop over 50 miles away from my home. The customer service reprensentative stated there was nothing more she could do for me. All state has my policy number mix up with the other person involved in the accident policy number and did not pay the repair shop for the repairs on the claim.
All State also stated I did not have full coverage insurance with rental. I did not find out until I was drop-off at the car rental. Then when it took the body shop two weeks for the repairs and I went without a car. When the body shop called tell me the car was ready and I got there to pick the car up the body shop realized that All state had sent only one check for another claim due to the policy numbers being incorrect.
We tried to contact All State but the customer service representative stated there was nothing she could do for me and yes unfortunately she had to leave me stranded at the repair shop. The repair shop state there was nothing they could do for me either and told me I could not get the car until the other check was received or Allstate stated that they were going to pay, or the the cechk eas on they way. So I was left again over 50 miles away from with no transportation. I missed worked and was unable to get my children ready for school.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2008
About 1:30pm Sunday, August 24 just after church, I was returning an item to the Auto Zone Store near me on Murfreesboro Rd. in the 2500 block, as I turned left on Auto Zones parking lot I saw a silver vehicle on Arby's lot headed towards me. The silver was far enough away so I began to make my turn into a parking space. Suddenly I was hit in my rightmost front bumpper by an elderly lady wearing glasses. I backed up my truck as the driver, (the lady) exclaimed, " IT was my fault ", I asked her was she alright, she said, " yes, but it was my fault ", I asked her if she was driving through the Auto Zone parking lot, she replied, " Yes ".
She called her husband, who called metro as I
was about to as we exchanged insurance information. When her husband arrived, we had pray as she was still saying it was her fault. The lady was in a hurry, she had to be traveling at least 20 mph when she struck my truck. My truck was almost at a stop, the impact caused her estimate for damages to be less than one thousand dollars, and this morning I found out that my truck (after ALLState had done the estimate for repairs) damages was over twenty-two hundred dollars.
As I said I was almost at a stop, speed; caused alignment problems, broke my grill, jammed my hood, chipped paint off my hood, tore the custom flare from the right fender, smashed part of my radiator, and bent the
bumper frame attachment about 4 inches back. SPEED, not on my part, but a person, with some hot Arby's food, trying to get to her mother's house.
I called ALLState Sunday and a female Rep. told me that a Jason Cloud would call me by Wednesday. The call never came, so I called him again around 5 Wednesday evening. Thursday I did not hear from Jason C., although I called and someone took my report
(recording). Friday I get this estimate and Jason C. will not talk to me even after an Andrea talked to him for me and says he will talk to me. She transfers me to Jason C.'s voicemail once again. I learned after the accident, after the ALLState Rep. asked me if my truck was drivable that my truck is pulling to the left. I asked if they could get me a rental car, I was told by Andrea that Jason C. was still during an investigation.
Andrea apologized that Jason had not contacted me. My only source of transportation and was AWOL. The lady changed her story, she called last night and tried to tell me something when she was interrrupted and the called was dropped, but I have the message on my voicemail saved. I believe that the lady is honest but someone is making her lie. I'm pretty stressed about my vehicle. I've been having headaches, maybe it's from the stress. I know I'm cutting a pair of radials on the front of my truck, but Andrea says the lady is denying that she was at fault. SPEEDING thru a Business Parking lot.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2008
35 years coverage if autos and home. Totally satisfied with all services.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2008
I have always found Allstate to be an upstanding insurance company, My husband and I were with all state in Colorado for many years, we once tried AIG for a couple of years be eventually went back to Alltate. We moved to Alabama 3 years ago and once again went with AllState for our home insurance and vehicle insurance and have been totally satisfied.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2008
For being a young driver I paid them over 3,000.00 for one year for full coverage. When I got my first safe driving bonus check for 61.00 it was after a year of having them. But yet their commercial claims a check every six months...I only got one. I was a safe driver. I then found an awesome insurance company (AAA) and I pay only 590.00 for every 6 months (that saves me over 1,800.00 per year) AAA even offered me better coverage. So I canceled All State two days before my policy renewed.... (canceled on 6-6-08) Got AAA insurance (6-6-2008) New all state didnt renew until 6-8-2008....
So two weeks later I get a bill saying I owe 100.00...even though my insurance was paid up and my balance was zero when I canceled. I then got a second bill saying I owed only 50.26. They then sent me to collections because I refused to pay them. They told me that I owed them 50.26 because I cashed my safe driving bonus and then the next month canceled my policy with them. How do i have to pay this back when I got it for my prior six months of being a safe driver? My check I cashed was for 61.00 so how does this add up? IM still fighting with them.
I have been getting harassing letter and phone calls from a collection agency.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2008
Just two days after my 18th birthday I move to America to attend a university. I was all alone, with no family or friends, in a new country. My father had helped me get a car, and an All State Insurance Agent had insured my father that they would take good care of me if anything happened. A few weeks after I got my driver's license, I made a stupid beginner's mistake while merging, and got hit by another car. The damage wasn't great, and nobody was injured, but I was shocked and worried.
The other person helped me file a claim over the phone, but two weeks later I got a form letter from All State notifying me that they were dropping me for makign a single mistake. So without a phone call, or personal contact, or anything from the man who told my father I'd be in good hands, all alone in a new country, All State just dropped me and left me feeling confused and worried, with no idea what to do. After several years, I have still not forgiven All State, and I am now happily using Farmer's Insurance.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2008
When August 5, 2008 Allstate took $573.00 out of my account when my policy was cancelled i already had Another insurance on August 4,2008. Now my account had overdraft because of allstate i have $156.00 overdraft fees. I have all the doucuments from my bank citizen bank. Now Allstate saying that they not going to credit my money or overdraft fee's. All together Allstate have to pay me $729.79 so my account can be how it was before. I had lose money from this and miss work because of Allstate. Please Please Please! I need some help. I m a single mother with two children and i dont have any money and when i get paid on August 15, 2008 the bank is going to take half of that and i have bills to paid and put food in my house for my younger kids
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2008
After years and years of making payments to an insurance company you would like to think that when you finally did have a problem your agent would step up and try to help you. He would rather whine and make excuses as to why he can't help.
I will have to take my buisiness elsewhere and make repairs to my vehicle out of pocket.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2008
my husband was driving my 2005 Dodge ram 1500 short bed quad cab , on July 8th he hit standing water and went off the road down an embankment and into a tree. The damage is mostly to the front end no grill , frame , motor ,or fluid leakage from the truck. They called a tow company (which cost 325.00 and added it to the estimate) the tow truck company when trying to get it back on the road backed it into a tree (causing more damage and also adding it to the estimate).
The Collision company called me on July 9th to advise me of the total amount of the cost to fix it , which was 7,500 dollars (my response at that time because there was not a whole lot of damage was is allstate going to be alright with that amount and he states we are contracted with allstate what ever we submit they will pay). obviously not the case when I get a call from my insurance company and the estimate has now jumped up to 8,500 dollars and allstate tells me we can not fix it we will have to total the truck and we will settle for $7,000
keep in mind the type of truck it is and the they are only going to give me $7,000 for the truck after only one estimate. I advised the adjuster that I would not be accepting the settlement because I find it to be to low. I have been with allstate for 23 years never had a claim and am being treated like this. Also without my consent they have contacted Capitol one who my loan is through and told them my truck is a total loss I find this out Monday when I try to call to make my payment. This has been a horror story from the word go. If anyone can advise me as to what the next step I can take I would greatly appreciate the help
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2008
I have had Allstate Insurance - both home and auto for over 30 years. I raised 4 teenaged boys through their learning to drive years. Over the years, we've filed several auto and home owner claims. Allstate always paid, never equivocated, and was always very helpful. My preimums have always remained reasonable.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2008
The day after I received a phone call from John and the message said that allstate would wave the late penalty, however there was an "across the board", increase of 6% that would be applied to my biannual payment. If Allstate Auto Insurance plans to, would like to, increase my rates, I will need a detailed cost breakdown of this increase along with a detailed justification for said increase, line for line and dollar for dollar. My present rate is $630.20 (biyear) along with my homeowners policy.
Reviewed July 31, 2008
My husband and I leased a new car in March of 2008. We called a few insurance places before getting a great quote from Allstate. We were quoted a six month policy for a little over $700 a month. Needless to say, we were happy that we found Allstate. We agreed to the quote and waited for the first time customer package to arrive in the mail. It arrived, but with the wrong address. (We were lucky it got to us at all.) We emailed the agent we had been working with, and she said that she'd send another package to us with the right address. We received the second package, again with the wrong address. Now it's only a few days before the package need to be completely and sent back to Allstate.
We call Allstate again and speak to a different agent. She informs us that we need to complete the package and send it back before a certain date or we'll lose the quote. They will fix the address problem once the paperwork is done. Fine, we do this. I sign up online for Allstate to view and pay bills. I check my account for a month before a payment is finally due. The quote and payments have now nearly tripled! Our quote went from $700 to nearly $1,900! We called Allstate and asked what the problem was. They said that we hadn't submitted prior proof of insurance, which was never asked for in the bundle of initial documents sent to us. But, ok, we send them proof of prior insurance, 6 months worth, from Geico.
More time passes and we hear nothing about our payments. We call Allstate again. They now claim to need more proof of insurance. We sent them SEVEN years worth of insurance from Progressive, our insurance carrier before Geico. We expect that this will all be cleared up now. Well, I go online to check our status this past Sunday, July 27th, and I find that our policy had been CANCELLED since JULY 21! I was furious. We had been driving in an uninsured car for 6 days. There was no notice sent to us. As a matter of fact, on July 25th, we received a notice dated July 19th that we needed to get a visual inspection done (yet another hoop to jump through).
There was no warning that our policy would be canceled, and the agents we spoke to over the last 3 months had told us that they would work it all out. My husband and I, in good faith, had even paid Allstate three months of the payments that we were initially quoted -- just to show that we were willing to stick around until they sorted this mess out, a mess that they created by not being specific enough on what they needed from us.
Despite a conference call made this week with Allstate, Geico, and Progressive, nothing has been resolved. Allstate claims to need proof of birthdate, which both previous insurances sent them -- but apparently, it's not the proper document. (What else do they need?) Allstate refuses to reinstate our policy and give us our original quote. We have done everything that they asked, but they keep finding more documents or information that they need to stall this process. Now our case is in review until Monday, August 4th. This makes an entire week without insurance and, therefore, no transportation.
My husband and I have to borrow friends and family's cars to get to work or to go shopping. We can't even drop Allstate because our policy with them has been cancelled, and other insurance companies will give us higher quotes.
Reviewed July 29, 2008
I have had my auto insurance with Allstate for twenty four years with no moving violations and only two small claims, one for a broken window and another for a broken external mirror. In May I missed my monthly payment and was then notified that my policy had been canceled. No one had called to ask or warn me that I was about to be canceled.
That evening my husband called and was told that it could not be reinstated. He then called the home office which sold us a policy over the phone with Northbrook Indemnity Company (and Allstate affiliate or division) which carried less that half of the benefits and cost twice as much. Their policy said that I was a prompt payer and a good driver. Since then we have canceled and gone with another insurer.
Reviewed July 28, 2008
I use my cell phone as my alarm to wake up in the morning for business. Being that I don't want to wake up every 5 minutes from Allstate I had to shut my phone off. I will be late for work tomorrow morning because of them. I HAVE NO AFFILIATION WITH ALLSTATE INSURANCE. If it happens again they will have to pay attorney fees.
Reviewed July 28, 2008
calls every 5 minutes to my cell phone from these Allstate numbers: 972-, 847-. I use my cell phone as my alarm to wake up in the morning for business. Being that I don't want to wake up every 5 minutes from the ******** at Allstate I had to shut my phone off. I will be late for work tomorrow morning because of them. I HAVE NO AFFILIATION WITH ALLSTATE INSURANCE. If it happens again they will have to pay attorney fees.
Reviewed July 24, 2008
HAD AN AOUT ACCIDENT ON STATE ROAD 95 THIS IS A SIX LANE HIGHWAY AT THE POINT OF ACCIDENT. I was rear ended (damage OVER 6,ooo.oo) the other car had front end damage. And the other driver got a summons from the officer who took the report.
I recently recieved a letter from Allstate; THAT THEY subregated this claim and found that the OTHER driver was NOT at fault. THIS MEANS that I AM OUT THE $500.00 deductable plus an additional $500.00 car rental over and above the allowed amount $1o.oo a day this was incurred beceause the dealer who did the repair could not get the needed parts from Pontiac.
My feeling is that NO ONE can get hit in the rear end when on a major six lane Highway and have six thousand dollars damage to the rear end of his auto. And the other guy gets damage to his front end...and gets a summons. I HAVE PHOTOS of the damage to my car but allstate NEVER asked to see them. I feel that this is a serious violation of my rights.
I SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER REPRESENTED BY ALLSTATE AUTO INSURANCE. at the time of the accident I was,I thought, protected by having auto insurance with them. If Allstate can afford to pay a claim that they should not have, thats fine.. BUT I am out $1,000.00 and would like to be reimbersed these expenses. I spoke to Dominick last week he said he would look the claim over. I have NOT heard back from him.
I am OUT one thousand (1,000.00) dollars. I feel the Insurance Department should look into this type of shell game' as it leaves open opportunities for fraud.
Reviewed July 23, 2008
I was involed in a car accident on june 25th 2008. Allstate owes me one last check of $2400.00. My mecahanic called today,my car is finished,
Reviewed July 18, 2008
i was involved in an accident in myrtle beach sc. i was driving a rental van, rented by my mother in law. because my name was not on the rental agreement, allstate insurance refuses to pay the claim. i am an allstate customer in good standing. they preach on their national commercials that we will represent you if you are ever sued. they have denied representation and i am being sued for the damages totaling $5645.78.
they are listing me as an uninsured driver in the complaint. this is NOT the case!
Reviewed July 16, 2008
My husband and I have an Allstate Insurance policy and also our college age son. Monthly premiums for each policy were taken out of our checking account automatically. Our son was married two months ago and requested a quote for Allstate to add his new wife and her car. It was SUPER expensive, so he decided to cancel his Allstate policy and they purchased new insurance from another company.
Two weeks later he gets a paper bill from Allstate for his Quote Only amount. He again calls them..telling them to cancel his Allstate policy immediately effective two weeks prior when he first called and that the bill was in error for it was for the amount he was quoted and never purchased from them. He was apologized to, told it was now properly taken care of, he did not owe them any more $$ because he was paid up before he canceled and we thought that was that.
Now today Allstate debits my husband and I's personal checking account for the amount of the quote only. It throws our bank account into a mess! We have stopped payment on this transaction and filed a claim with our bank but that they tell us will take 10 days to resolve. All Allstate can say is sorry..it is taken care of now. I can't even begin to believe them this time.
NSIF fees from our bank for other transactions that rightfully posted to our account this AM, but did not get paid because of the Bogus payment taken out by Allstate that took a lot of $$.
Reviewed July 15, 2008
When I got off the bus at 5pm on Chicago Ave. and Western Ave. in Chicago I saw my car had been hit and knocked 20 to 30 feet up on the sidewalk into a light pole. I contacted his Insurance company (Allstate) and had the car towed to their shop even though it took 4 days(Gerber Collision w. Huron) and they said the car had minimum damage to the rear axle on the drivers side and some minor body work but the car can be repaired for about $5000.00 dollars. I spoke to the repair guy named Irwin and Casey
Shortly after that I was contacted by Allstate's adjuster Jacob O. who told me the car is totaled and they will give me $1500.00 dollars for the car. I immediately told them the car is not totaled and can be repaired and it is worth more than the amount they are offering. I have owned the car since 2003 and I have invested money into the car and it runs GREAT the body, engine, and interior is in really great condition and I just want the car repaired since I was not at fault and it was hit by their policy holder Vitaly V..
Since that time I have gone back and forth with them attempting to get the car repaired to no avail - my friend said to contact you to file a complaint about this issue and I pray I can get some assistance or information from you to help me in this matter. I contacted my insurance company as well (State Farm #13A285032) Team #81 and they are in some regards saying the same thing. I feel my car should be repaired by Allstate instead of being JUNKED by them because I have maintained and repaired my car and it's value to me is worth more than being Totaled or Junked for $1500.00 dollars and I have receipts, pictures, etc. to verify this as well as the car being paid (no notes thank goodness) which is added value to me.
I appreciate your time in reading this and helping me hopefully file a complaint and getting this discrepancy resolved with the Insurance company - ALLSTATE. the claim # is 0113227425 for them and 13A285032 for State Farm my insurance co. Well now that my car is in the shop I am forced to get a rental car to go back and forth to work and I am just sick that my car cannot be repaired - I cannot afford to buy another car especially with $1500.00 dollars that they are offering me. My car is very dependable and most important no car notes. Now what am I supposed to do if they don't fix my car? I need my car for transportation to work and back home and for my family (13 kids) and I cannot afford another car or car note.
I cannot sleep right or even eat right and don't understand AllState being my car was parked and was running GREAT and this guy hit me (I wasn't at fault) and now they refused to repair it - I don't care how much it costs to repair it - it is not TOTALLED as Jacob says but is repairable according to several mechanics I have spoken to as well as the gentlemen at Gerber who has the car now - they said it has a small amount of damage and can be repaired. PLEASE help me.
Reviewed July 14, 2008
I was involved in a car accident back in August of 2006 I was badly injured. Sufferd herniated disc cracked front teeth had 20 stiches to the forhead. I missed there medical evaluation due to lack of transportation and no sitter for my disabled child. I tryed to explain to my ajuster at the time (Lisa Malimiester) she was very nasty and woudl not understand my situation.
Therefore my nafault benifit coverage was stopped. This is 2008 and Im still suffering not to mention I still suffer very bad vertigo attacks and all my front teeth have been replaced for caps that look like teeth. Also my disc cause numbness and tingling which radiates up and down my legs walking is sometimes difficult. I have tryed other things even speaking to supervisors nothing has worked is there any options?
BODILY INJURY SUBSTANED DURING A CAR ACCIDENT CAUSED BY THE INSURER.
Reviewed July 13, 2008
A customer of the company had a collision with my vehicle and was proven 100% at fault, however the company refused to pay. There was no investigation conducted from the company, and the individuals involved in the accident were not questioned.
There was $1500 worth of damage on my vehicle, and the welfare of two infant children was threatened.
Reviewed July 9, 2008
In the year approx. 1999 I was involved in car accident, the automobile was a Ford Explorer, SUV. I filed a claim for lost wages, and homecare worker. I never received the funds for that accident. The policy was in my husband name, we resided in Staten Island at that time.
Because this situation, I lost my job, as a Manager in the Postal Office, I lost my home and my other necessaties that was vital to my well being Thank You
Reviewed July 9, 2008
An 80-year-old woman (who indicated she was hard of hearing and also seemed very disoriented) took a left turn into the front of my car while it was stopped at a stop line in a Target parking lot. My boyfriend, the driver, honked the horn as we saw her vehicle cutting the corner too sharply, but she continued as though she were oblivious to our car sitting there.
The driver's side corner of her bumper impacted directly into the middle of my front license plate, and proceeded to swipe across the driver's side of my bumper as she tried to swerve away. She left the bumper scraped and even tore a hole in it. At the time, she admitted fault, saying she hadn't seen the car, but later lied and told her adjuster that we had come out of nowhere and driven into her as she was almost done with her turn. While the photographs of the damage most definitely confirm our story, the Allstate agent denies any fault on her client's side and refuses to compensate me for the $625 of damage to my vehicle. As I only have liability coverage, this pretty much screws me.
I am very upset with Allstate for failing to acknowledge the evidence and for allowing a woman whose mental and physical capacity for driving has diminished to the point of danger to avoid taking responsibility for her actions. It should also be noted that, while I am a witness to the accident, Allstate has expressed that they are not interested in obtaining my statement as evidence...of course they aren't.
$625 damage to my vehicle.
Reviewed July 7, 2008
Allstates client hit our car and the company refused to send out an adjuster to document damages. They were requiring us to take our car to their claims center at their convenience not ours. I would like to start a class action laesuit against Allstate requiring the company to send an adjuster to our choice of location or to reimburse us for mileage at the allowable federal rate both to and from their location, pay us twice the minimun wage for the time from our house and the return to our house, and to require Allstate to have their claim centers open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.
HAD TO PAY OUR $500 deductible and will file small claims action against their driver to get our money back.
Reviewed June 27, 2008
On June 11th 2008, I was hit and knocked off my bicycle by a Allstate client while attempting to cross the street at an authorized crossing. (The light indicated it was all right to cross) I am a 56 year old women, who has been a Registed Nurse 35 years and US Army Nurse Corps Veteran of Desert Storm. I reported the incident to this Allstate Rep. because I wanted to get my bike repaired. (I could deal with the pain and bruises) This rep. talked to me as though I haddeliberately stepped in front of the car.
She was so discourteous that I became extemely nervous and upset. I attempted to contact the Manager, Ron Hurts, leaving messages. He never returned my calls! I'm not trying to milk the company, I simply want to be treated with respect and dignity and get my bike repaired!
Brusing and pain of entire left side. Bicycle needs to be repaired.
Reviewed June 17, 2008
I was in an automobile accident on 10/24/2007. I was not at fault. The person that hit me has Allstate Insurance and I've been dealing with them since then. I am working on finalizing my claim for personal injury. They offer $1,916 to cover my medical expenses incurred which is only 50% of my total expenses. My request was simple; reimburse 100% of my medical expenses for $3,829 instead of $1,916. I did everything that Allstate representatives asked me to do. I provided all the documents and was told to get my treatments done before they would speak to me about settlement. At no time, did any Allstate representatives mentioned that I was required to be treated [by their] recommended doctor.
Now, they are claiming that they are only required to cover reasonable treatments. Their guideline said they would only cover 6 to 8 weeks of treatments. I've asked for medical expert to review my case, they have a RN and a chiropractor that are not a practicing chiropracotr. They are making excuses why they will not reimburse those expenses. My car was totaled, all my airbags were deployed, and the paramedics arrived on the scene. I received all of my treatments as directed by my physician. The time and gas expenses incurred going to the doctor for treatments on a weekly basis was inconvenient and time consuming. I had to rearrange my work schedule to accommodate and incurred additional gas expenses to get to my appointments.
On 10/24/2007, I went to the Emergency room and paid $227.38 for my visit, plus $66.53 in prescriptions and medical supplies for my injuries. The earliest available appointment to see my treatment doctor was on October 30, 2007, which 6 days after the accident. I was treated for my injuries for the period of 10/30/07 to 4/9/08 and incurred a total of $3,535 in medical expenses. This equated to being treated 2 times a week during this period at considerable inconvenience, pain and discomfort. I am required to continue to do stretching exercises and swimming exercises in order to reduce the pain and discomfort I experience when I stand, sit or sleep. I dont have a private pool; therefore I am paying for a gym membership in order to maintain my daily mobility. I lost 40 hours worth of pay due to the accident and my injuries for a total of $1,250; they would only pay $1,054.89 net.
Allstate Insurance Company is taking advantage of the fact that this is my first accident and that I didn't get an attorney from the beginning. They are not reimbursing my medical expenses due to a text book guideline. I don't know how these people sleep at night. What if something like this happens to them? Allstate Insurance Company is not a company I would ever do business with.
Reviewed June 2, 2008
I feel Allstate Insurance is creating a pretense in their ad online that depicts a man with long hair popping in and out of the picture and describing how the 20% is usually an important factor. The images of the other people are scowling when the long hair is visible and not when he is gone. Is this a predetermined slam against a sect of American society? If so, I have long hair and would like you to answer a few questions about Americanism, rights and the function of an insurance company. Or am I so undesirable that I don't deserve a straight answer?
I think I do, as we have been good customers of Allstate for 25 years and when renewal came up once a few years ago, I was told that they would renew me but not my Girlfriend. The same woman that has been sharing the auto, home, flood insurance for all this time. I swithced offices as this was a bigoted attitude. When Allstate dropped many homeowners insurance in Florida we, of course, were one and after that we swithed auto insurance providers to return the favor.
A feeling that my money was going to someone who is out to destroy the comfort level that I and all of us are trying to attain. Having to scurry and find providers at an inconvenience so insurance doesn't lapse. Actually, we SAVED $350 by changing auto insurance providers (no bull) indicating we were dealing with overpriced for 20 YEARS!!! So look around, there are REPUTABLE providers out there that don't want you to get a hair cut or assume a lifestyle that your agent approves before they will issue insurance!
Reviewed June 1, 2008
They sent me a quote for car insurance that was $384. for 6 months, about $400. less than the going rate. I said to them, "You surely wouldn't send out a phoney quote just to get a person to call you back would you?" They said, "Oh NO!!!" They didn't call me back like they promised, so by 7pm I called them. Lisa's husband said something about his computer not working." Lisa called me back and said my quote was $158. per month or $680. per 6 months. This is BAIT and SWITCH and I thought it was against the law. What say you? Also I have a perfect driving record and I am disabled and drive my car less than 1500 miles per year. So I would be paying $1400 for park my car in the driveway.
Reviewed May 27, 2008
I have been with All State Insurance for over 30 years. In Feb of 07 I got a minor traffic ticket, my first in over 30 years ( illegal left turn) This year my insurance has a surcharge of $600.00 a year (40% hike), because of the minor ticket. They say the surcharge rule has been approved by the California State Insurance Department and they cannot remove it....
So for one ticket in more than 30 years, my insurance surcharge will cost be $1800.00 (will take 3 years to remove) I think this is outrageous and cannot believe other customers are being charged this, what if they had an accident?
Reviewed May 26, 2008
their tv commercials say they dont raise their rates becouse of an accident. but they raised my rates 33% after a small accident claim w/ no injuries. have to $200 more per year for insurance.
Reviewed May 24, 2008
My husband has been with Allstate Insurance Company for 14 years and I have been with them for nine. We have switched all of our vehicles to Allstate from Geico. We currently have a Deluxe Homeowners Policy with at 2423 Springbrook Court in Huntingtown, MD. We signed all the papers and were due to move in on July 4th. We went on vacation to the Dominican Republic and upon our re-entry to the United States found that we had messages from Allstate about a claim that had been filed for water damage to our new home. While we were away Calvert County and the surrounding areas experienced terrible storms (June 2006).
At the time there was water damage to the basement where the water had entered through the door leading into the theater room from the outside drain. We had a $1000.00 deductible, that was paid and Servpro charged $865.28 for water removal and fans/dehumidifiers for drying the carpet. Allstate sent a check to us to cover that amount. When we moved from the rental to our new home (July 2006) my husband made sure that our Homeowners Policy covered and provided for water that backs up through the sewer and outside drains. He made these arrangements through our agent Mike Masri. This was done so that in the event that a similar incident occurred, as what happened in 2006, we would be covered. Our agent Mr. Masri added that coverage to our policy after being specifically informed, by my husband, as to how the water came to be in the home (through the outside drain and under the door) in June 2006.
Now we come to 2008-May 11-12, 2008 and we have a similar occurrence after another storm. After making a claim on Monday, May 12, 2008 and waiting an entire week for an adjuster (Kevin Kelly) to come out (who by the way was in no way professional or sympathetic to our situation), we discovered that the policy that we have to cover incase of water damage from sewer or drain backup is in no way coverage at all. We have since been told that the drain that backed up is not covered because it was not in the dwelling. So why was it covered in 2006? When this question was asked of Mr. Bret Nill, Mr. Kellys manager, he said it probably should not have been covered. Note the probably. Why did Mr. Mike Masri sell us insurance that he knew we would not be able to use, knowing full well what the previous situation had been? He probably shouldnt have sold it.
Why do we pay such high premiums for insurance, no Deluxe Insurance, if it is going to be misrepresented and then not cover what it is said to cover in the long run? We probably shouldnt be paying such high premiums. I still do not understand all of what has occurred except for the fact that we have been duped, ripped off, cheated and lied to. My husband has already suggested that we look into switching our insurance coverage from Allstate to State Farm or Nationwide. Co-workers that I have told of this problem noted similar problems that they have had with Allstate and have switched to State Farm and are quite please not to mention covered to their satisfaction.
The consequences are that we still have a wet basement, we are running dehumidifiers night and day, there is a terrible mildew smell, we don't know how we are going to pay for the repairs to the basement, our basement is uninhabitable, my husban took sveral day off work to wait for an adjuster, I took a half day off work to get answers from the agent or anyone at Allstate who would give me information. I am contemplating taking money from my retirement fund to take care of this. I have not slept since I was told that the insurance company will not cover it. I am concerned with my and my husband's health as continue to breathe in this air.
Reviewed May 24, 2008
My mothers car was parked out front of my house. Late Sunday night, we got a rogue Nor'easter storm that blew in rather unexpectedly and caused major flooding. Her car had 3 inches of bay water. All State (the you're in good hands people) really are everything but that, they are arthritic, crooked and warped. 2 weeks after the claim, we still haven't heard anything and when we call the claims office, no one can find our policy, our claim number or any information as to when an adjuster will be going over to take a look at the car - meanwhile the car has had 2 weeks to dry out. Don't know about you, but I see the writing on the wall with this one - we're gonna get screwed to the wall.
Rental Car Insurance allotment - $20 a day - (now that's living it up) Rental car per day $85 We currently have 5 cars, 1 motorcycle, 3 houses and 1 boat, 1 apartment all covered by All State-We have had insurance with this company for over 20 years yet, I am still waiting for the adjuster to tell us what we are getting back and when a check will be sent to us... Priceless but even more pathetic - this doesn't even tell half of what has happened to me in the last two weeks due to this company incompetience.
Reviewed May 21, 2008
This is a dual insured situation. Both vehicles were traveling in opposite directions. The responsible party, either made a left hand turn, or lost control and crossed over into my son's lane of travel. My son saw him out of the corner of his eye, swereved right and breaked. The left front of my vehicle contacted with the right side doors of the adverse vehicle. The adverse vehicle, then drove aound my son's vehicle and drove abour 500 feet down the road in the oncoming travel lane. The adverse driver was an elderly man who has no recollection of the loss.
Ms. Thomas decided comparative negligence applies as she feels my son was speeding. There is no evidence of speeding and she has no expert report to prove her theory. She was going off the damage to her insureds vehicle, a 22 year old vehicle. She then found my son failed to recognize the danger of other vehicles, untimely evasive action, inattentive, all bogas allegations. I was then offered 70%. By the way, the adverse driver was cited on the police report for failure to yield the right of way. My son had photos of the accident scene. Clerly, this was a 100% case. I refused the offer.
My car was totaled. I was seeking $4182.25 at 100%. I did not dispute Allstates total loss evaluation. I filed a small claim action against the adverse driver and appeared in court 5/19/08. The attorney for Allstate offered 80%, in which I refused. The MVA occued 3/21/08 I was already in court, I was going for it. Since My husban was the registered owner of the car, only he and my son were allowed to testify, I attempted to get in since I had been dealing with Allstate, but the attorney objected and the judge granted it.
My husban, agreeded to settle for the 80% which was now off the table. So it was settled for 70% with the judge stating, its a good settlement, left hand turn cases are never settled for 100%. We never got to presnt our case. I'm angry at Allstate for their unfair claims handling....
Reviewed May 9, 2008
Complaint:Excessive amount of time to process claim(3 days) and get adjustor out to view car for estimate (9 full days(includes 2 weekend days)and still not done) on Allstate claim. Agent and adjustors giving conflicting and untrue facts about adjustor being present on site at Stanley's Auto Body Shop, Waterbury, CT on May 7 and 8, 2008.
My agent,Sean,Waterbury,CT told me on April 29 and 30 that complete information was given to claims dept. and that an appointment would be set by adjustor with body shop for inspection within a couple of days. However,72 hrs later adjustor (? Mike) claimed he was unaware of location of car and so could not schedule appointment until after he spoke with me on Friday May 2.However, several hours before his coverstion with me that same date, the adjustor took a lengthy statement from my daughter, the driver, and never asked for the location of the car.
The appointment was then scheduled for Thursday May 7,another 6 days later, not satisfactory to me, and I insisted that he must set an earlier date. At that point I notified my agent who also called on my behalf and requested an earlier inspection date. Not only did that appointment not occur,I was told by my agent that an adjustor was sent out on Wed. May 7 (untrue). Then I was told by the adjustor Jessica on Thurs. May 8 that it had been inspected (also untrue) and that a check would be issued for the repairs.
However, later that day the auto body shop called me to report that the car had not yet been inspected,so I called the adjustor back and she told me that I misunderstood her and that the inspection was scheduled for Friday May9(10 days after the accident).I asked to speak with a manager to make a complaint and I was refused.She repeatedly refused me access to a manager at which point I became quite angry, and she finally put me on hold to try to locate one. A manager never came to the phone so after 10 min I called back and still was unable to speak to the manager, as I was told she was present but unavailable in conference. I called my agent to report this and he blamed the body shop. Why? They've been waiting for an inspection, and the adjustors haven't been there yet for their lack of appointment time as they say.
Rental car fees for first week totaling $184 plus fuel $38 when surrendered. Inconvenience and aggravation with phone calls of repeated untruths. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Reviewed May 3, 2008
Two an half months ago I contacted Allstate insurance paid six months in avanced and all was good untill 4/19/2008 when I got a receive a cancellation notice and there reason for this was that one of there agents she gave false information to corp. and now they are canceling our insurance for there mistakes and they won't give us a refund for what we paid in full for six months saying to me that it was human err . But we have to pay for there mistakes
having to come up with new insurance and having a cancellatons on my insurance record which i did'nt have at all .Plus messing with credit record and the cost of comming up with the fee to start all over again The stress of dealing with these people is all over whelming.
Reviewed April 29, 2008
On Dec 27, 2007 I was involved in a auto accident. I was rearended by a 16 year old female driving her parents vehicle. She was cited for being the cause of the accident, and subsequently went to court and was also found responsible in traffic court. Since then she has changed her story at least 3 times, and her parents refused to allow her to the authorities, and her insurance company about the accident.
I was injured in the accident, and my truck sustained about $3k in damages along with about $3500 in diminished value, because it was brand new with only about 1700 miles on the it when she hit me. I have also racked up about $10k in medical expenses, have been the chiropractor at least 22 times, had X-rays, and an MRI, and have been through 8 sessions of Physical Therapy.
Reviewed April 25, 2008
My Son was in an accident with a client of Allstate. The Allstate client was charged. I reported the claim and was told I would hear from someone within 24 hours. It has been two weeks and the only person who contacted me was the Adjuster who was very nice and helpful. I have repeatly called Ms Brazell and left messages as I was told to do. We have not been contacted. When I call the number and hit the number to go to a person two people we spoke with told us that the investigation is not complete. They haven't called to get my sons statement or the Allstate client.
Therefore, my son is two hours away from home at college with one of our vehicles because Allstate will not approve one and we are stuck with sharing a vehicle between my husband and myself.
Reviewed April 24, 2008
I was rear-ended by an Allstate Driver. Allstate refuses to pay for a minimal amount of therapy for diagnosed whiplash. I was told by Leigh Ann Ritter that if I was really hurt,then I would have called an ambulance. Not only that, but I sent a check back to her stating that it didn't cover my automobile damages. Marge Haller at Allstate stated that the check was endorsed two months later and deposited through Bank of America. Which is.......Allstate's Bank. I was told I signed it, but Marge Haller has not provided proof and I certainly didn't endorse a check that Ms Leigh Ann Ritter received via returned mail two months before it was cashed. The treatment that I have received from these individuals is unethical and illegal.
Reviewed April 23, 2008
I called Allstate some time in July of last year. To ask for a quote for a bussiness. All I asked for was a quote. I never signed anything documents or contract accepting this insurance coverage. On 7/10/07 I was sent a quote by fax. Then in 07/12/2007 I received another fax. Eva Huerta was asking me if I wanted to start the policy on this day. The fax continued explaning that I didn't need to send any money for the down and that the monthy payments wiuld be sent every month and it would be about $98.00 per month. I never called her stating that I wanted the policy to start. I never received any payment coupons or anything like that.
So since I didn't sign or request the coverage I thought that it was never enforced. Then in April 17, 2008 I received a phone call from Eva Huerta. She was very rude she said that I had to pay for this policy. I don't think I have to pay for this policy because I never requested it. I only asked for a quote. She said she was not going to become rich from my dumb little bussiness. I don't think this person is at all professional due to the way she spoke to me over the phone and also for enforceing a policy which was never aske for or signed for.
The damages I don't know of yet. I don't don't want them to ruin my credit for something I never asked for.
Reviewed March 17, 2008
I was rear ended and sustained medium to severe whiplash in December 2006 by an older driver who was insured with ALLSTATE. Since the accident and up until November I have been treated consistently weekly to bi-weekly by an osteopath and a bodywork massuese to control the pain in my neck. I was told by a local attorney's office that it is the responsibility of the insurance company to return me to the state I was in BEFORE the accident, not where they, in their grand wisdom, assume I should be. As someone with very early stage MS, they decided to focus on this alone for the first few months of what they refer to as negotiation. They wanted my neurologist to clarify if the pain in my neck was caused by the MS or by the whiplash I sustained at the hands of their client. First they said the goal was to understand if it was the MS. Then they decided that if the MS wasn't the cause then I should have healed a whiplash injury in 6 weeks. This is crazy. Soft tissue injuries often take 6 months to a year to heal or reach a plateau. Now they have decided I was over treated and had too much massage. I've never gone after them for labor losses due to pain because the massuese had my pain under control!
I've been offered a pitiful settlement and I owe the massuese close to $1500. After the Med-Pay ran out, I continued to pay to see the osteopath as my neck still hurt and I was still having major problems sleeping. I am totally frustrated at the computer-like insurance response. What are we paying for if these people are unwilling to pay out?
Reviewed March 10, 2008
After two or more years of having our homeowners insurance and many years of having our car insurance with Allstate, we get a notice today in the mail telling us they will not be able to renew our policy. They say it is because we run a business on the premises. They have known about this business right from the start and they still insured us. Because we have a State License to inspect vehicles and by law have to post our sign, they are cancelling us. Our insurance agent here in Westbrook, Me knew full well that we had a business and he was supposed to find us an insurance agent to insure our garage. He claims he did and that the Marsh Agency has tried calling us on several occasions....this is a LIE! Mr. Marsh has NEVER tried to call us.
We feel that because we made a claim when my diamond rings were stolen, they decided to cancel us. Our loss was over $8000.00 and we were only given $4000.00, which did not cover full replacement cost of our loss and we still ended up having to pay another $4000.00 to replace the two rings that were stolen. They have contacted our mortgage company telling them we won't be insured as of April. We do not understand the cancellation because we never lied about our business. Knowing we had a business, they still insured us. How do we fight this?
We may potentially end up paying double for more insurance. My husband and I survive on social security disability and try to make ends meet by having our business that helps pay the insurance and our taxes which doubled this year. They are damaging us financially.
Reviewed March 3, 2008
I was involved in an accident in which I was at no fault (other person ran red light and a ticket was issued), and I filed my claim through the at faults person's insurance, Allstate. While the car was still being repaired, Allstate decided that they would no longer cover my rental car anymore. The car took over a month from the day they stopped paying to the day it was complete. I ended up taking the rental car back before my car was even ready because I did not want to incur any more charges. In the end, I had to cover over $700 worth of rental fees as well as the inconvenience of being without a vehicle, for an accident that was not even my fault.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2008
The Allstate insured car hit my car and caused an accident. We filed a complaint and the person was supposed to be there to examine the car. They were just beating about the bush. Then we complaint against it in better business bureau, which resulted in an examination. After the examination, the investigative agent told us the details, and also mentioned that Allstate is liable for the loss of the car, and told us to contact Michael for the authorization and the check on Monday. So we called on Monday to inquire about the issue and the person simply refused, what the agent told us. That is, they changed their decision all of a sudden.
This is simply ridiculous! First they were beating about the bush, and then they refused to compensate. This is causing trouble to commute to work and other necessities, in spite of all the mental stress!
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2008
I was involved in an auto accident on Fri. 2-15 at 5:05 pm on the way home from work. The individual who hit me was going 45- 50 mph and didn't even step on his brakes. This is the next day, and I'm writing to you to let you know this person has not made his claim yet and probably won't until after the weekend which leaves my car in the shop and unaccessible until Tues. because of the holiday. I do have his Policy # and his name, but it is in my car. So now I seem to be left with out a car, no tools that were in my car to go to work with today through Tues., and no rental car to get around with. I was hit from behind with no fault of my own, and because I was at a complete stop on the freeway in rush hour traffic I hit the person in front of me, and I'm the one left without a car to get to my 6-day-a-week job. Now you tell me if this sounds fair.
My car has no radiator anymore; it was smashed--all the front end was smashed, also the rear of my car and bumper, including everything that was inside. I had a computer and a high end stereo with speakers and all kinds of tools and forms. The tow truck driver said when he drove the car up the lift that the power steering seemed damaged, too, so it sounds bad.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2008
I have been with Allstate for 8+ yrs. When my agent decided not to be with Allstate anymore, they decided to drop us. I never got the letter to switch over to a new agent because of the address or something. Anyway, we were terminated and had no insurance. When I went to the new agent to reinstate my insurance, he said they wouldn't pick us up as customers anymore. We had to start all over as new customers. To do this he raised our premium by 100%. We lost all of our deductions.
We've never missed a payment, had no tickets, no wrecks, nothing on our record. Needless to say, I switched to Geico and saved that 100% that he raised our premium to. I don't know how someone could do this to a customer that had been with them for so many years; but oh well. I'll now tell everyone I talk to, what Allstate did to me.
We drove without insurance until I got it switched over. It also caused me to have to leave work several times to get it taken care of.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2008
I had an accident on Nov. 30, 2007. It was not my fault; a man backed into me. I have been trying to get my money for 3 months with no results--just jibberish from my agent in FL. I'm changing insurance companies at once.
The door is banged in and outside rear view mirror torn off.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2008
I've been an Allstate Auto Insurance customer for at least 20+ years. During this time I've had no accident claims. It has been at least 15-18 years with no tickets. My driving record was pristine. I received my first speeding ticket after all this time. A 4-point ticket 40 in a 25 zone. As a result of this 1 single ticket, Allstate raised my premium by over 75%. I attempted to contact my agent of 20+ years, and was only able to speak with his assistant, who agreed the increase was unreasonable but unchangeable, due to Allstate's new underwriting policies. Even after leaving several additional message complaints, my Agent never had the courtesy to return my calls. His assistant stated, there was nothing further which could be done, and if I wanted to leave Allstate, it was my prerogative, and he understood. How unbelievably callous of Allstate to treat a long standing 20+ year customer this way.
I actually feel violated. A rate increase of this magnitude is reprehensible. It is an absolute crime, one of which Allstate without accountability has perpetrated upon a unsuspecting victim, me. Naive, maybe, but I would have never expected to be treated with such disrespect and indifference. I am currently exploring all of my insurance options, and you can be certain, I would never recommend Allstate Insurance to anyone.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2008
I was rear-ended in a hit-and-run. I thought I would be fine because I have uninsured motorist coverage, but I was WRONG! Allstate refuses to pay all of my medical bills and lost wages. They were okay with taking my money for years, but will not keep up their end of the bargain. I will no longer do business with them. If you have Allstate, look elsewhere for insurance!
I was unable to work for several days due to the excruciating back pain and the medication that the doctor prescribed. My car was damaged, and on top of that, the claims adjuster was so hostile and threatening towards me, that the added stress actually aggravated my back injury.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2008
I decided in August 2007 to sign up with Allstate Insurance over the phone and I asked then already, familiar with SC DMV policies if they would sent the new insurance information to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Generous answer Yes. The payment is taken out via direct deposit. So payments are never late. In September 2007 I received a letter from the SC DMV stating I was in front of suspension of driver's license and tags because I have no insurance. So, I called Allstate again over the 1-800 number and they stated We will put it into the system right away! I called back at the beginning of October (October 03, 2007) to make sure that it was sent and yes, it was sent. I heard nothing back from the DMV and AllState, except AllState took the premiums out of my account.
On January 26, 2008, I get stopped on a military installation and the police officer asked me why I was driving when my tags and my license were suspended indefinitely. That was great news! So, my car was towed for $75, my husband had to take off from his job to pick my daughter and me up. I could not accomplish my schedule, I could not vote in the primary in SC, but I was lucky I did not got arrested. I called, with the police officer present and my insurance card in hand, AllState and they stated, yes we send it in October 2007 but we will send it again. And someone from the Corporate Office will call me. So, I called today, January 28, 2008 the SC DMV at 8:34, they had not received it again. So, I called AllState back and started getting rude, yelling at them for not doing their job-they pulled the old office trick, I can't hear you, so I called an AllState Office in town after someone gave me that number. The lady, Stephanie was helpful or at least tried to help and filed the FR 4 form with the DMV. All this anguish, trouble etc. could have been avoided if AllState would have done, what all other insurances did so far with their customers: file the Electronic Registration with the DMV right away. Insurances are fast filing a form to tell DMV you have no insurance when you cancel but they are incompetent to do it the other way around: when you sign up, they need to file this proof of insurance electronically. I do not have access to this system to do that myself. A warning to all South Carolina AllState customers: Check with the SC DMV if AllState did their job.
a) I could not vote in the South Carolina primary on January 26, 2008 b) I had to pay $75.00 for towing my car, $6 for my replaced license tags and $25 for my driver's license, totally $106 in damages, besides the stress and anguish. c) I got fussed at by police- luckily not arrested d) got a migraine based on that e) missed a day at work, had to get a substitute f) spent immense time on phone to get things done g) felt like got the run-around and have to babysit incompetent employees who can barely read and write.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2008
My car was totaled on Dec. 2nd, 2007 at 1:15 am by an Allstate insured driver. My car was parked, and I was asleep in my bed. Initially Allstate was corporative, providing me with a rental vehicle and promising to help me get compensated for my loss. It is now January 26, 2008, and I still have not been compensated and have nothing but false promises, unreturned phone calls and lies. I have a rental vehicle that is on MY credit card #. Allstate has not paid the Enterprise rental fees yet. I have spoken with Peter Estrada, Frank Algone, Barb Labanco (manager)--none of whom have returned my MANY, MANY phone calls. These agents all work out of the Woodridge, IL, office. I was offered $2923 for my Mercury Villager. I can't find a Villager of similar condition and mileage for less than $5000. Plus I'm liable for the rental cost at this point.
Finally, Barb Labanco told me my claim has been transferred out of her office and is now with Barb Mandelson in their Barrington, IL, office. Barb Lambanco promised she would personally contact Barb Mandelson and get back to me on that business day. The next day I called the Barrington office and found Barb Mandelson was out of the office for the next week--and no phone call from Barb Lambanco. They tell me that they haven't determined liability yet! (I was legally parked, and their driver hit my car.) All I want is a reasonable check to purchase a vehicle and for Allstate to cover my rental costs. I have explained to Allstate this many times to their voicemail vortex, but this simple matter is still not resolved.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2008
On 1/02/2008, while in Florida, a senior citizen hit my vehicle. His front end went into my driver's door, as he was crossing the road. The police officer gave him a $123.00 citation for wreckless driving and not yielding to the right of way and suggested he take a driving course. It's several weeks later and Allstate is now saying this may be my fault. My car is being fixed and Patrick Hinds from Allstate states I'll have to pay the deductible. I do not want to do business with a company who isn't going to stand beside me.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2008
I had a car that caught fire on 5/28/07. I filed a claim and now it is 1/16/08 and they are still giving me the runaround. I would like to know what I can do about this.
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