David Allen & Associates - Oakland, CA

Seasoned Disability and Personal Injury Advocacy in Oakland

Suffering a disabling medical condition or sustaining severe trauma in a sudden accident shatters your financial stability and threatens your family's future. At David Allen and Associates, injured individuals and disabled workers find formidable advocates equipped with more than four decades of relentless trial and administrative experience. Founded in 1980 by attorney David Allen, a graduate of the McGeorge School of Law who completed post-graduate studies at Harvard Law School, the firm has recovered more than $500 million for clients throughout California and the West. When you need to hire a personal injury lawyer in Oakland or secure long-overdue disability payments, this seasoned legal team provides unmatched insider knowledge of insurance practices.

Before entering the legal profession, David Allen served as one of the youngest casualty claims supervisors for CNA Insurance, overseeing tens of thousands of claims. This deep insurance industry foundation gives the firm an unparalleled strategic advantage when negotiating with corporate claims adjusters and dismantling bad-faith denial tactics. Operating on an impressive success rate exceeding eighty percent, the firm tenaciously pursues rightful financial recovery for every client.

Core Legal Practice Areas

The Oakland office provides comprehensive legal advocacy across disability insurance and catastrophic injury claims:

• Social Security disability claims: Guiding disabled workers through initial Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) filings, and procedural documentation requirements.
• Social Security disability appeals: Representing denied claimants before federal Administrative Law Judges (ALJs), preparing compelling medical briefs, cross-examining vocational experts, and appealing before the Appeals Council.
• Long-term disability and ERISA litigation: Holding private insurance carriers accountable for bad-faith claim denials, handling ERISA administrative appeals, and litigating federal court lawsuits for wrongful policy terminations.
• Car accident lawyers: Investigating high-speed vehicular collisions, distracted driving incidents, and multi-lane pileups on Interstate 880, Interstate 580, and Highway 24 to recover comprehensive medical and wage damages.
• Truck accident lawyers: Prosecuting commercial trucking companies, tractor-trailer operators, and shipping carriers for catastrophic collisions resulting from federal safety violations and driver fatigue.
• Motorcycle and bicycle injury claims: Fighting for injured motorcyclists and cyclists facing traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and severe orthopedic trauma caused by inattentive drivers.
• Dog bite injury lawyers: Enforcing strict liability under California law to ensure dog bite victims receive compensation for puncture wounds, plastic surgery, and psychological trauma.
• Wrongful death lawyers: Providing compassionate representation for families seeking accountability, financial restitution, and funeral compensation following the tragic loss of a loved one.

Dedicated Client Support with Zero Upfront Fees

Facing the Social Security Administration or an aggressive insurance carrier alone often leads to premature claim denials. David Allen and Associates levels the playing field by obtaining crucial medical evidence, consulting independent healthcare specialists, and constructing persuasive evidentiary records. Clients receive responsive support from a dedicated legal team committed to transparent updates and empathetic service.

All cases are handled on a strict contingency fee model, meaning you pay no upfront legal fees and owe nothing unless the firm successfully wins your case. If you urgently need to find a disability attorney in Oakland or seek compensation after an accident, contact David Allen and Associates today for a free case evaluation.