Business Details
47 Years
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Your Trusted Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Long Beach
Since 1979, DiMarco, Araujo & Montevideo has established itself as a premier law firm specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, and related legal matters. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of seasoned attorneys is dedicated to advocating for injured individuals across California. We prioritize client well-being, offering personalized legal strategies to maximize compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis, ensuring accessibility to justice without upfront costs.Recognized for ethical standards and legal excellence, including an AV Rating and Martindale-Hubbell's Top 5% distinction, we combine community involvement with a track record of securing significant settlements and verdicts. Our commitment to transparency, prompt communication, and client education underscores our mission to protect legal rights and empower recovery.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Truck Accidents
Car Accidents
Wrongful Death
Construction Injuries
Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Burn Injuries
Amputation Cases
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in personal injury and workers' compensation law
- AV Rated for ethical standards and legal ability
- Contingency fee basis: No payment unless we win
- Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as Top 5% of U.S. attorneys
- Official legal counsel for Mexican and El Salvadorian Consulates
Associations and certifications
- AV Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
What people say
"Beyond my wildest expectations"
"Thank God for their help"
30+ years experience
AV Rated excellence
Contingency fee accessibility
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured due to negligence, including car accidents, slip-and-falls, and medical malpractice. Our attorneys negotiate with insurers to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience, we ensure clients receive full and fair settlements aligned with their long-term recovery needs.
Workers' Compensation
Our firm specializes in securing workers' compensation benefits for job-related injuries. We handle claims for medical treatment, disability payments, and vocational rehabilitation while protecting clients from employer retaliation. Our expertise extends to complex third-party claims to maximize total recovery beyond standard compensation limits.
Truck Accidents
We advocate for victims of trucking accidents caused by driver fatigue, equipment failure, or corporate negligence. Our team investigates liability involving trucking companies, manufacturers, and insurers to recover damages for catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and economic losses sustained in collisions with large commercial vehicles.
Car Accidents
Our attorneys handle car accident cases involving distracted driving, DUIs, and uninsured motorists. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, vehicle damage, and emotional trauma while countering insurance tactics designed to minimize payouts, ensuring clients receive equitable settlements reflecting their true losses.
Wrongful Death
We support families grieving the loss of loved ones due to negligence. Our compassionate legal team pursues claims for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional distress against liable parties, including negligent drivers, employers, or healthcare providers, to secure financial stability during difficult times.
People
Jess J. Araujo
Attorney
Jess J. Araujo is an internationally recognized advocate for California's Hispanic community, combining legal expertise with cultural understanding to represent injured clients effectively.
John A. Montevideo
Attorney
John A. Montevideo, former CAOC President, brings decades of trial experience and legal innovation to complex personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
Joel J. Thomas
Attorney
Joel J. Thomas, a lead workers' compensation trial lawyer, specializes in maximizing recovery for occupational injuries while serving as a former OCAA President.
Questions
Do I have a valid personal injury case?
If your injury resulted from another's negligence, you likely qualify. We evaluate medical expenses, lost wages, and liability evidence during free consultations.
How are legal fees structured?
We work on contingency: No payment unless we win your case. Fees are a percentage of recovered compensation.
What if I can't afford medical treatment?
We help secure medical care through partnerships and ensure treatment costs are included in your compensation claim.
How long do injury cases take?
Resolution timelines vary: Simple cases settle in months, while complex litigation may take years. We prioritize timely, strategic resolutions.
Can I sue for pain and suffering?
Yes. Non-economic damages like pain and emotional distress are recoverable in third-party claims and certain injury cases.
What if my claim is denied?
We appeal denied claims by challenging insurer decisions, gathering additional evidence, and representing you at hearings or trials.
