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FRANK DIAZ PRESENTED AT CAAA VIRTUALLY!

Published on: 11/23/20 4:12 PM

Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS presented at the California Applicant Attorneys’ Association (CAAA) virtually via Zoom video conferencing in 2020.  Mr. Diaz presented on October 22, 2020 alongside Mark Gearheart, Esq.. Their presentation was regarding “HOW TO USE VOCATIONAL EXPERT EVIDENCE TO DETERMINE THE ACCURATE PERMANENT DISABILITY FOR YOUR CLIENT.” This presentation was put forth by the East Bay and San Francisco Chapters of CAAA.

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Diaz & Company has updated their website!

Published on: 08/22/19 3:37 PM

Diaz & Company is proud to announce our newly designed web-site design, now including modernized and expanded features.

Our clients will now be able to easily identify the key services right on the Diaz & Company home page.

We have also cleaned up our online referral form, so our clients will be able to easily and quickly submit vocational consulting referrals to Diaz & Company; thereby, allowing us to process and commence work-up on your assignments as soon as possible.

We hope you enjoy our new and improved website!

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FRANK DIAZ PRESENTED AT THE 2019 HAWAII CAAA SEMINAR!

Published on: 05/23/19 8:31 PM

Aloha! Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS presented at the California Applicant Attorneys’ Association (CAAA) 2019 Hawaii Seminar which took place at the Waliea Beach Resort in Wailea, Hawaii over three days from April 29, 2019 to May 1, 2019. Mr. Diaz presented on April 30, 2019 alongside Art Johnson, Esq., P. Steve Ramirez (Vocational Expert), Barry Gorelick, Esq., Bert Arnold, Esq., Jim Achermann, Esq. and Bonnie Binder-Wilson, Esq. Their presentation, “Vocational Evidence Deja Vu,” covered How to Acquire Pertinent Vocational Evidence and How to Rebut the Schedule with Vocational Evidence. The presentation, which was well attended, was considered informative and timely by the attendees.  Mahalo!

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Mr. Frank Diaz to Present at CAAA 2017 Summer Convention

Published on: 05/12/17 8:17 PM

Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS is to present at the California Applicant Attorneys’ Association (CAAA) 2017 Summer Convention taking place in San Francisco, California on Sunday, June 25, 2017.  The convention is being held at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco located at 5 Embarcadero Center. Mr. Diaz will be presenting alongside Mark Gearheart, Esq., Joe Waxman, Esq., and the Honorable David Hettick. Their presentation, “What Does ‘Amenability to Vocational Rehabilitation’ Mean,” will cover Rebutting the schedule in partial disability cases. We look forward to seeing you there!

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CAAA Rating Seminar 2013

Published on: 12/12/13 9:50 PM

Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS presented at the California Applicant Attorneys’ Association (CAAA) 2013 Rating Seminar in Monterey, California on December 9, 2013. Mr. Diaz’ presentation, “How to Use a Vocational Expert in the SB863 World,” covered the Changes to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4.5. Division of Workers’ Compensation, Subchapter 1.9. Rules of the Court Administrator & Subchapter 2. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board-Rules of Practice and Procedure, Vocational Experts’ reports being used as evidence, Le Boeuf, Vocational Causation, and how to get your Vocational Expert paid. The presentation, which was well attended, was considered informative and timely by the attendees.

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Zoom Evaluations

Published on: 07/24/13 12:28 AM

Diaz & Company is excited to announce that we have recently completed a renovation and remodel of our headquarters in Pacifica, California. Another exciting step is that Diaz & Company has started the use of Zoom for our vocational evaluations. We have begun switching our in-person evaluations at Attorney offices to Zoom evaluation from the injured workers’ homes. This has allowed for increased time and work efficiency, lessened travel time by both parties, and a more comfortable evaluation location for the injured worker. We look forward to providing more updates soon!

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Frank Diaz Presents at CWCDAA 2012 Winter Conference

Published on: 12/23/12 11:22 PM

Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS and Mr. Roberto Gonzalez, Esq. presented at the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association (CWCDAA) 2012 Annual Winter Conference in Dan Point, California on November 9, 2012. The panel’s presentation was well accepted and highly acknowledged by all attendees. Their presentation, “Cross and Direct Examining the Vocational Experts,” covered strategies for the use of Vocational Expert testimony, cross and direct examination points, and impact of SB863 on the use of Vocational Expert testimony. For more information on Roberto Gonzalez, Esq., please visit: http://www.hannabrophy.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=people.personDetail&id=10511

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Frank Diaz Presents at CAAA 2012 Summer Convention

Published on: 07/26/12 1:27 AM

Mr. Frank P. Diaz, CDMS, Mark E. Gearheart, Esq., and Joseph C. Waxman, Esq. presented at the California Applicant Attorneys’ Association (CAAA) 2012 Summer Convention in San Francisco, California on June 27, 2012. Over 700 Attorneys were in attendance at this event, and the panel’s presentation was well accepted throughout, and highly acknowledged by all attendees. Their presentation, “Proving an Accurate Loss of Earning Capacity Disability With Vocational Expert Testimony Under Ogilvie III,” covered topics such as: rebuttal methodologies, proving loss of earning capacity, total permanent disability, cause of vocational disability without apportionment based on Welcher/Brodie, discussion of recent 100% Cordova case, Labor Code § 4662, and methods used by Defense Attorneys in order to combat Labor Code § 4662, i.e., Amenableness to Rehabilitation (Return-to-Work Programs). For more information on Mark E. Gearheart, Esq., please visit: http://egearheart.com/Firm Info/Lawyers/189259.aspx For more information on Joseph C. Waxman, Esq., please visit: http://www.josephwaxman.com/workers_compensation_attorneys.html