David Lamonica, Esq.
Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law with 25+ years of experience recovering over $50 million for injured California workers.
David Lamonica
Principal Attorney
Attorney's Statement
"I founded this practice on a simple principle: injured workers deserve aggressive, knowledgeable representation against powerful insurance companies. Every case receives my personal attention, and I never settle for less than what my clients deserve."
Education
Board Certifications
Certified Specialist, Workers' Compensation Law - State Bar of California
Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law
Career Highlights
Practicing workers' compensation law since 1999
Successfully represented over 2,500 injured workers
Recovered over $50 million in settlements for clients
Regular speaker at California Applicants' Attorneys Association conferences
Practice Focus Areas
Recent Case Results
Real settlements for injured California workers. $2.2M+ recovered in recent cases shown below.
Construction Fall - Back & Shoulder
Construction worker suffered herniated discs and torn rotator cuff. Insurance initially offered $85,000. Secured permanent disability rating of 75%.
Warehouse Lifting - Lumbar Spine
Warehouse worker with L4-L5 fusion requirement. Claim was initially denied. Won at WCAB hearing and negotiated settlement including future medical care.
Nurses - Repetitive Stress Injuries
Hospital nurse with bilateral carpal tunnel and shoulder impingement. Secured coverage for surgery and permanent disability benefits.
Manufacturing - Machinery Accident
Hand and arm injury from industrial press. Negotiated settlement covering extensive reconstructive surgery and vocational rehabilitation.
Transportation - Head Trauma (TBI)
Delivery driver suffered traumatic brain injury in vehicle collision. Secured maximum permanent disability rating and lifetime medical treatment.
Healthcare - Slip and Fall
Medical assistant with knee injury requiring total replacement. Won disputed claim for both injury and pre-existing condition aggravation.
Awards & Affiliations
Recognized by leading legal organizations for excellence in workers' compensation law.
Super Lawyers
Workers' Compensation
Avvo Rating
Top Rated Attorney
Client's Choice
Peer Reviewed
State Bar of California
Active Member in Good Standing
California Applicants' Attorneys Association
Member Since 1999
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
WILG Member
American Bar Association
Labor & Employment Law Section
Articles by David Lamonica
Your First 48 Hours After a Work Injury
Legal StrategyInsurance Company Tactics: How Adjusters Minimize Claims
Legal GuideHow Your PD Rating Is Calculated in California
Settlement StrategyC&R vs. Stipulations: Which Settlement Is Right?
Legal RightsPre-Existing Conditions & Workers' Comp
Construction SafetyConstruction Fall Injuries: Rights & Settlements
Legal RightsWorkers' Comp and Immigration Status
Medical EvaluationsAME vs. QME: Understanding Medical Evaluations
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