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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION & SIBTF FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2025

Published on: 01/3/25 6:22 PM

Effective January 1, 2025 the fees charged by Diaz and Company, Inc. for Vocational Expert and related services are as follows:
1. Professional Services and Related Travel Time: $275.00 per hour

2. Testimony at Hearings, and Trials: $325.00 per hour

3. Rush Report Hourly Fee for Professional Services and Related Travel Time: $325.00 per hour

4. Retainer Fee: $2,000.00 per case

5. Preliminary On-the-Record Report Retainer Fee: $500.00 per case

6. Rush Report Retainer Fee: $3,000.00 per case
*(Rush Report is when report is due within 30 days or less from date of completed Vocational Evaluation)

7. All retainer fees are due at the time of referral prior to commencement of any services.

8. Depositions are scheduled for a minimum of two (2) hours ($550.00).

9. Missed appointments and cancellations within twenty-four (24) hours of an appointment, deposition, or court appearance are billed at the time reserved.

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PERSONAL INJURY AND CIVIL CASE FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2025

Published on: 01/3/25 6:16 PM

Effective January 1, 2025 the fees charged by Diaz and Company, Inc. for Vocational Expert and related services for Personal Injury and Civil Cases are as follows:
1. Professional Services and Related Travel Time: $375.00 per hour

2. Testimony at Depositions, Hearings, and Trials: $425.00 per hour

3. Rush Report Hourly Fee for Professional Services and Related Travel Time: $475.00 per hour

4. Retainer Fee: $3,000.00 per case

5. Rush Report Retainer Fee: $4,000.00 per case
*(Rush Report is when report is due within 30 days or less from date of completed Vocational Evaluation)

6. All retainer fees are due at the time of referral prior to commencement of any services.

7. Depositions are scheduled for a minimum of two (2) hours ($850.00) .

8. Missed appointments and cancellations within twenty-four (24) hours of an appointment, deposition, or court appearance are billed at the time reserved.

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Frank Diaz presented at the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery in San Diego on the topic of Accurately Determining & Writing Work Restrictions in Workers’ Compensation

Published on: 09/25/24 3:57 PM

Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS presented for the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery in San Diego, California on the topic of Accurately Determining & Writing Work Restrictions in Workers’ Compensation. Mr. Diaz presented on August 16, 2024 with the distinguished Dr. Yolanta Petrofsky, Dr. Bobbie McDonald, and Dr. Jacob Rosenberg. In this presentation, they discussed the use of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and Department of Labor’s definitions regarding exertional force and frequency of motion to aid doctors in establishing functional limitations for injured workers in orthopedic, psychiatric/psychological, and in pain medicine reporting.

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Frank Diaz presented for the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)

Published on: 06/24/24 4:19 PM

Frank Diaz presented for the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) virtually regarding ‘FRE 702 – Federal Rules of Evidence – Substantial Vocational Evidence’

Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS presented for the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) virtually regarding ‘FRE702 – Federal Rules of Evidence – Substantial Vocational Evidence’ virtually via Zoom video conferencing. Mr. Diaz presented on June 19, 2024 alongside Rod Stoneburner. In this presentation, they discussed the foundational requirements for a Vocational Expert.

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Diaz & Company is increasing their Retainer Fee.

Published on: 03/4/24 1:36 PM

Effective March 1, 2024, Diaz & Company will be increasing their retainer fee payment to $2,000.00. Diaz & Company has not increased their retainer fee in over a decade. The retainer fee payments are required at the onset of case referral. Upon receipt of your referral form and retainer fee payment, we will begin processing your case for a Vocational Evaluation and Vocational Opinion Report.

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Frank Diaz presented for the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) virtually regarding ‘Forensic Vocational Evaluations: California Workers’ Nunes Decision!

Published on: 03/4/24 1:35 PM

Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS presented for the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) virtually regarding ‘Forensic Vocational Evaluations: California Workers’ Nunes Decision’ virtually via Zoom video conferencing. Mr. Diaz presented on December 13, 2023 alongside Rod Stoneburner and Steve Ramirez. In this presentation, they discussed vocational disability in review of medical apportionment.

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Frank Diaz presented at the 2023 CAAA Rating Seminar!

Published on: 03/4/24 1:35 PM

Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS presented at the California Applicant Attorneys’ Association (CAAA) 2023 Rating Seminar in person in Monterey, California. The presentation was on ‘Addressing Apportionment to Ensure Proper Disability Ratings after Nunes v. State of CA DMV.’ Mr. Diaz presented on December 3, 2023 alongside Commissioner Joe Capurro, Michael Fujinaka, Alan Gurvey and Mark Gearheart. In this presentation, they discussed vocational disability in review of medical apportionment.

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Frank Diaz Presented at the 2023 CAAA Online Seminar!

Published on: 03/4/24 1:34 PM

Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS presented at the California Applicant Attorneys’ Association (CAAA) 2023 Online Seminar virtually via Zoom video conferencing. Mr. Diaz presented on October 20, 2023 alongside Robert Mack, Benjamin Helfman, Christian Kerry and Cynthia Quiel. Their presentation was regarding ‘From Ogilvie to Nunes: Updates on the Current Law of the DFEC Land.’ In this presentation, they discussed ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ vocational disability in review of medical apportionment.