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Without knowledge of what to avoid and how to protect yourself, almost any job can be dangerous. The attorneys at DiMarco, Araujo, and Montevideo see Orange County residents with work injuries every day. The better you know what hazards might crop up at work, the more the DAM Law Firm can help you avoid injury….
At DiMarco, Araujo, and Montevideo, we’ve seen plenty of workers’ compensation cases. Our attorneys and staff are all trained to deal with every aspect of a workers’ compensation case, including how to avoid conflict with your physician. If conflict with your physician is keeping you from obtaining compensation or negatively influencing how much you get,…
Sometimes the line between who is considered an employee and who is an independent contractor gets blurred. Many companies prefer to classify workers as independent contractors to avoid paying for workers’ benefits and insurance. Failing to properly classify workers, however, can come with severe consequences. Popular questions about worker classification and injury claims include: What…
Every state approaches workers’ compensation differently. If you are injured on the job in California, understanding the payment structure can help you make decisions about your future. It can also alert you to unfair assessments by your employer or a claims adjuster. Increase your payout and get the benefits you deserve by understanding how benefits…
If you’ve suffered a workplace injury, you may be unsure about what you are entitled to receive by law. During or after a worker’s compensation claim settlement, your employer may make demands you feel are unfair, like returning to work before you have recovered. Here is what you need to know about your rights during recovery….
Employees may be most familiar with workers’ compensation coverage for physical injury and illness in the workplace. Psychological injury, however, can also be eligible for coverage. Commonly called “stress claims,” psychological injuries may be associated with a workplace injury, or they may be entirely separated. Here is what you need to know about filing a…