Are Ride-Sharing Drivers Entitled to Workers’ Compensation?

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Posted By DAM Firm | September 23 2015 | Workers' Comp

Are Ride-Sharing Drivers Entitled to Workers’ Compensation?

Ride-Sharing companies like Uber and Lyft are changing the way people commute. With cheaper prices than taxi services and payment that is controlled directly through a service’s app, acquiring a ride has never been easier. However, since drivers are regular citizen workers, this raises some interesting questions about their rights especially when it comes to sustaining an…

Posted By DAM Firm | September 17 2015 | Uncategorized

Liability in the 21st Century

When an accident happens, designating liability is usually pretty straightforward. If you are injured due to a car accident that is not your fault, for example, you may seek damages from the other driver. Thanks to advances in technology, however, the rules are becoming less black-and-white. In an interesting case involving Volkswagen in Germany, a…

Posted By DAM Firm | August 25 2015 | Uncategorized

How to Fight Claims of Workers’ Compensation Fraud

At DiMarco, Araujo, and Montevideo, we want to make sure all our clients get the chance to be heard and obtain a fair deal. It takes experience, however, to know whether you’re getting a fair deal or not. Workers’ compensation cases are a good example. Many people need workers’ compensation but are afraid they’ll be…

Posted By DAM Firm | August 18 2015 | Uncategorized

The Most Overlooked Industrial Injuries and Hazards

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….

Posted By DAM Firm | August 11 2015 | Uncategorized

How to Avoid Conflict With Workers’ Compensation Doctors

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,…

Posted By DAM Firm | July 31 2015 | Uncategorized

Improperly Classified Independent Contractors and Workers’ Compensation

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…

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