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By guiding you through the complexities of the legal process, we allow you to
focus your time on healing and recovering

You need the best Orange County personal injury lawyers by your side if you or a
loved one has sustained an injury caused by the actions of another party. When
you work with an attorney, you will have an advocate who can fully examine every
aspect of your claim, conduct an extensive investigation, and vigorously
negotiate to recover compensation for your losses.


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 * What is a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
 * Types of Cases We Handle in Orange County
 * What Compensation Is Available To Injured Plaintiffs?
 * How Much Compensation Is Available To Those Injured?
 * How Much Does a Trial Lawyer Cost?
 * Time Limit to File a Claim in Orange County
 * Will I Have To Go To Court?


HOW WE CAN ASSIST YOU

At DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, we have been practicing law since 1979 and are
fully integrated into the communities that we serve. Our team has an extensive
track record of success and name recognition because we continuously recover
major settlements and verdicts on behalf of clients.

Our team offers peace of mind to every client that comes through our door. We
focus on a client-centered approach to every case that we take, which means that
we listen to your goals and needs as we move forward with developing the
appropriate case strategy. We have no problem standing up to aggressive
insurance carriers or legal teams to ensure that you are properly cared for. 

Ultimately, our trial attorneys in Orange County have no problem taking a case
to trial if that is what is necessary to secure full compensation for a client.
We are available 24 hours a day, and every initial case evaluation and
consultation is absolutely free. You will meet with and speak to an attorney,
and you will not incur any fees for our time and assistance upfront.


WHAT IS A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT?

Our attorneys are dedicated to recovering compensation for those who have
sustained injuries caused by the careless or negligent actions of others.
Additionally, we also work with individuals who have sustained on-the-job
injuries to recover the compensation they are entitled to.

But what exactly is a personal injury lawsuit?

The vast majority of injury claims are resolved through settlements with
insurance carriers. This could include insurance carriers of other parties or
workers’ compensation insurance carriers. However, in the event the insurance
carrier refuses to offer a fair settlement, or if they deny a claim altogether,
it may be necessary for an injury victim to file a personal injury lawsuit in
civil court.

A personal injury lawsuit is a civil claim filed by the injury victim (the
plaintiff) against the alleged negligent party (the defendant). For example, if
a distracted driver runs a red light and slams into the side of a vehicle,
causing injuries to the other driver, then the injured victim may be able to
file a personal injury lawsuit against the distracted driver to recover
compensation. 

In these cases, it is crucial for a plaintiff to show that a defendant owed a
duty of care to the plaintiff in the given situation and that the duty of care
was violated in some way. Additionally, the plaintiff will have to show that
they suffered some sort of monetary loss (damages) as a result of the
defendant’s negligent actions.


TYPES OF CASES WE HANDLE

At DiMarco Araujo Montevideo, we have experience handling a wide range of types
of injury cases. This includes every type of vehicle accident that can occur,
including Orange County car accidents, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle
accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, bus accidents, and more. 

Additionally, our team also handles a range of other types of injury cases. This
includes medical malpractice incidents, product liability and defective product
claims, premises liability incidents, dog bite claims, workplace injuries,
workers’ compensation, and more. 

Our attorneys also help family members who have lost a loved one as a result of
the careless or negligent actions of other parties. Our compassionate wrongful
death lawyers are ready to sit with your family and discuss your case so we can
determine the best path moving forward for recovering closure and compensation.

We are also currently investigating business loss, property damage, and injury
claims associated with the Amplify Energy Orange oil spill in Orange County.


WHAT COMPENSATION IS AVAILABLE TO INJURED PLAINTIFFS?

If a person sustains injuries caused by the negligent actions of another
individual or entity in Orange County, they may be able to recover various types
of compensation for their losses. At DiMarco Araujo Montevideo, our goal is to
recover both economic and non-economic damages on behalf of our clients.

 * Economic damages. These are the calculable expenses that a person sustains as
   a result of an injury or property damage loss. We can also refer to these as
   “special damages.” Some of the most common economic damages in an Orange
   County personal injury case include:
   * Emergency medical expenses
   * All follow up medical treatment
   * Physical therapy or rehabilitation
   * Medical devices
   * Prescription medications
   * Lost income
   * Loss of future earnings
   * Property damage expenses
 * Non-economic damages. These are the more immeasurable expenses that a person
   experiences as a result of an injury and the recovery process. We can call
   these “general damages,” and there may not be direct bills or receipts that
   we can add up to calculate an injury victims:
   * Physical pain and suffering caused by the injury
   * Emotional and psychological distress
   * Loss of enjoyment of life
   * Loss of consortium for family members or a spouse

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

“They were very polite and very respectful and very professional. If I called
and they weren’t in they always got back to me right away. Always answered my
questions and I felt so much more comfortable…”

Ray Q.

“I had an amazing experience working with Anthony Modarelli from DiMarco Araujo
Montevideo after a car accident in 2018.  I had never been in a situation like
this before and from the moment I spoke to Anthony…”

Susan U.

“Me and my wife were hit by a drunk driver. We share our accident with the law
firm and was assign Frank. He communicated with us all through the case and was
able to settle our case with satisfaction…”

Sergio R.

“Anthony Modarelli is an outstanding attorney. He always returned our calls in a
timely manner. He always made sure we understood the process of our claim. He
always made time…”

Mario R.




HOW MUCH COMPENSATION IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE INJURED?

There is no set amount of compensation awarded to personal injury victims in
Orange County. Regardless of whether or not a person recovers compensation
through an insurance settlement or through a personal injury lawsuit verdict
handed down from a jury, there are various factors that will be taken into
consideration when determining dollar amounts. Some of these factors include the
severity of the injuries, the level of property damage, whether or not there was
any shared fault for the incident, and how much pain and suffering can be
documented.

Ultimately, a skilled Orange County trial lawyer can help you move towards the
best path of recovering total compensation. At DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo,
our clients know that we are the best at what we do, which is why we get so many
referrals for our services.

When working to calculate total damages, we will gather various bills and
receipts as well as pay stubs, tax returns, letters from employers, and more.
However, calculating non-economic damages is a bit more challenging. To do this,
we may use what is called a “multiplier method,” which means we will add up all
of the economic damages and then multiply that total by a set number to reach
the non-economic damage total. For example, if you sustain $500,000 worth of
economic damages as a result of your injuries, we may use a multiplier of
“three” to reach a non-economic total of $1.5 million. Overall, we would ask for
$2 million in compensation on your behalf.


TIME LIMIT FOR FILING A LAWSUIT IN ORANGE COUNTY

It is crucial for any personal injury victim in Orange County to know that they
have a limited amount of time to file these claims. Overall, the California
personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the date an injury
occurs. This means that an injury victim has a two-year window with which to
file a lawsuit against the alleged negligent party in their case. If the claim
is not filed within this timeframe, the plaintiff will be unable to recover
compensation for their losses because their case will be dismissed by a judge.

However, the statute of limitations for personal injuries is not the only time
frame that individuals need to be aware of. If there is an insurance carrier
involved in the case, you can be sure that there are other deadlines in place.
Every insurance carrier will want an injury to be reported to them fairly
quickly after the incident occurs. For example, car accident insurance carriers
typically require an injury to be reported within a day or two after the crash.
Failing to promptly file an insurance claim could result in the insurance
carrier delaying or denying the claim unnecessarily.

We strongly encourage you to work with an attorney who can get involved in the
case quickly and get the claim filed with the insurance carriers and in the
court system on time.


HOW MUCH DOES A LAWYER COST YOU?

We understand that many individuals avoid contacting attorneys after sustaining
injuries because they are worried about the cost. However, we want you to know
that our team takes Orange County personal injury and work injury claims on a
contingency fee basis. This means that clients never have to worry about any
upfront or out-of-pocket costs related to their case. We handle all of that on
behalf of our clients.

Additionally, clients will not pay any legal fees until after we successfully
recover the compensation that they are entitled to. It is as simple as this – if
we do not win the case, our clients do not pay a dime. We want you to have the
compensation that you need before you even think about having to pay a legal
fee.



COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE IN ORANGE COUNTY

It is not uncommon for insurance carriers or at-fault parties to push back
against the claim by blaming the injury victim (the plaintiff) for causing their
own injuries. In reality, there are times when more than one party will be at
fault. Sometimes, two, three, or more parties could share blame for a single
incident. This can certainly complicate an injury claim.

California operates under what is called a “pure comparative negligence” system.
This is different from how other states handle shared fault. In California, a
person can recover compensation even if they are up to 99% at fault for the
incident. In other states, the cut-off is typically at 50% or 51%. What this
means is that a person partially at fault may still be able to recover
compensation, even if the other party tries to use shared fault as a reason not
to pay a claim. 

For an example of how this works, let us suppose that a person is T-boned by a
drunk driver at an intersection after the drunk driver runs a stop sign. Let us
presume that the injury victim sustains $100,000 worth of medical bills. In
theory, the injury victim should be able to recover full compensation from the
drunk driver’s insurance carrier. However, what if it is discovered that the
injury victim was 20% at fault for the incident because they or distracted by
their cell phone and would have otherwise seen the drunk driver running the stop
sign?

In this scenario, if a jury decides to assign 20% of the blame to the victim,
$80,000 would be awarded in compensation instead of the full $100,000 to account
for the percentage of fault. Comparative negligence can significantly alter the
total value of a claim, which is why it is crucial for injury victims to work
with a skilled attorney who can push back against any allegation of fault.


WILL I HAVE TO GO TO COURT?

Most personal injury claims are resolved through settlements with insurance
carriers, which means you would not have to actually go to court to recover
compensation. However, if a claim cannot be settled with an insurance carrier or
with the legal team of the other party, it may be necessary to move forward with
a jury trial, which means you would have to go to court. To allay any fears you
may have, we encourage you to speak with one of our attorneys about this entire
process.


CALL AN ORANGE COUNTY TRIAL LAWYER FOR YOUR INJURY CLAIM

If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the careless
or negligent actions of another individual or entity in Orange County, reach out
to an attorney immediately. At DiMarco Araujo Montevideo, we have extensive
experience handling complex injury claims, and we will stand by your side until
you are properly cared for. We have every intention of standing up to aggressive
insurance carriers, and we have no problem taking your claim to trial if that is
what it takes to recover the compensation you need. When you need an Orange
County trial lawyer for your personal injury claim, you can contact us for a
free consultation by clicking here or calling us at (714) 783-2205.

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