Since 1979, the legal and insurance communities have learned to respect us. With over 40 years legal experience and community development, our law firm is recognized as one of the top law firms in Orange County which brings a unique advantage to our clients. We know that when you’re looking for a lawyer, you are looking for a seasoned attorney whom has seen it all and can handle anything.
You want an attorney who will make time to speak with you, can handle your case quickly, and get the maximum settlement or verdict recovery for your case. We know you want the best and our reputation throughout Orange County and Southern California speaks for itself. We are among the top accident and injury attorneys you can find.
The Orange County personal injury lawyers at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo provide a team of experienced attorneys, physicians, economists, vocational experts and accident reconstructionists all working together to prove and maximize your full and fair recovery from the insurance company, judge, or jury. We know you have needs and concerns that must be addressed immediately. DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo personal injury attorneys and staff are trained to assist you meet your most pressing medical and legal needs.
We are also currently investigating business loss, property damage and injury claims associated with the Amplify Energy Orange oil spill in Orange County.
The law offices of DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo have more than 30 years of experience with all types of work accident and injury cases in Southern California, and our dedication to comprehensive and compassionate representation for all our clients has established a reputation for success.
Our legal team firmly believes in protecting the rights of any individual who has been injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, and we are committed to providing thorough legal representation for any injury claim. We do everything in our power to make our clients’ lives easier during difficult times so they can focus on recovering instead of fighting a legal battle.
In any injury case, proving negligence is crucial to obtain a just settlement. There are three basic factors to proving negligence:
Proving negligence is not always an easy task, but the trial attorneys lawyers at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo know how to navigate any type of injury case. Our experience and dedication ensure our clients that we will explore every possible avenue for maximum compensation on their behalf.
A plaintiff in an injury case can receive two types of compensation: compensatory damages that exist to repay a plaintiff for his or her losses resulting from a defendant’s negligence, and punitive damages the court imposes to punish severely negligent or intentionally dangerous defendants. While some compensatory damages are straightforward and simply repay losses, others are more difficult to calculate.
Depending on the severity of the plaintiff’s injuries, these damages can be substantial. Although there is no hard and fast rule for calculating pain and suffering damages, they are generally greater than the victim’s medical expenses proportionate to the severity of the injury. For example, a plaintiff who suffered a broken wrist will receive far less in pain and suffering damages than a plaintiff who suffered a broken spine and subsequent paraplegia. If you or a loved one were recently injured in an accident and are looking to learn more about what types of compensation you may be owed, speak to one of our experienced Orange County trial attorneys today.
If you sustained a serious injury at work and are looking to file a claim, speak to one of our Orange County workers’ compensation lawyers today. Insurance companies are known to contact victims first and offer them an unsubstantial settlement for their injuries. We will not let an insurance company low-ball you on a settlement offer.
California has a two-year statute of limitations for filing injury claims, beginning on the date the injury in question occurred. In cases involving injuries that do not manifest symptoms immediately, the statute of limitations begins on the “date of discovery,” or the date the plaintiff should have reasonably been able to discover his or her injury.
California follows a pure comparative negligence law that allows plaintiffs to still recover damages even if they are partially to blame for those damages. For example, a pedestrian is walking and decides to quickly jaywalk, passing between two parked cars, when a passing driver hits him. The court would likely assign some fault to the pedestrian for jaywalking unsafely, but the driver would likely absorb the lion’s share of the liability for the accident.
In California, a plaintiff may still recover damages even if he or she is 99% at fault for the incident in question; his or her case award simply reduces by his or her percentage of fault. Find out if you are partially liable for your accident by speaking to an Orange County trial attorney during a free consultation today. Our experienced law firm can help you with your injury claim.
We have experience pursuing justice in a wide range of injury lawsuits. These suits include injuries involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, product liability (defective products), dog bites, premises liability, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, wrongful death, and much more. We’ve fought for victims with a variety of injuries, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, lacerations, and many more. Please refer to our Practice Areas navigation for a list of all services at our law firm.
DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo uses contingency fees to provide some of the best legal representation for personal injury cases in Orange County. If we do not earn you a verdict or settlement, you will not incur any legal fees for our time. This gives us every incentive to maximize recovery for you.
