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Domenic J. Celeste
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Biography
Virtual Accident Attorney ("VAA") is based in Palm Beach County, Florida, but represents those injured in accidents on the job and/or as a result of the fault of another all across Florida. VAA does not maintain an office nor staff; rather, it utilizes innovative technology and automation to perform actions in the most time-efficient and cost-effective manner on the market. Further, unlike other law firms, all communication is directly with your attorney and in the manner of your preference - whenever, wherever.
Education
- Florida Coastal School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | Law
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- Roger Williams University
- B.S. (2009) | Major: Construction Management; Minor: Business
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- Activities: Varsity Lacrosse
Professional Experience
- Owner | Attorney
- Virtual Accident Attorney
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- Florida Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury.
- Associate Attorney
- Celeste Law Firm
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- Workers' Compensation, Social Security, Personal Injury
Publications
Articles & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Future of Practicing Law: Working Remotely & Virtually, FWA Conference, Virtual
- Florida Workers' Advocates
- Things and services to consider for attorneys working remotely or virtually.
- Evidence, FWA Conference, Orlando, FL
- Florida Workers' Advocates
- Florida Evidence Code as it relates to Florida Workers' Compensation cases.
- Evidence, FWA Conference, Orlando, FL
- Florida Workers' Advocates
- Florida Evidence Code as it relates to Florida Workers' Compensation cases.
Certifications
- Legal Research and Writing
- Florida Coastal School of Law
Awards
- Rising Stars
- SuperLawyers
- Based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.
- Rising Stars
- SuperLawyers
- Based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.
- Rising Stars
- SuperLawyers
- Based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.
- 10 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys - Florida
- American Institute of Legal Counsel
- For exceptional and outstanding client service.
Professional Associations
- Florida State Bar  # 0105796
- Member
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- Florida Workers' Advocates
- Board of Directors
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- Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association of Woman Lawyers
- Board of Directors
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- Activities: Member since 2013
- Florida Bar Association
- Member
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- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
Fees
- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
Work Comp: 25% by contract; 10-20% by Statute (in some situations) Personal Injury: 33.33% before suit; 40% after suit per Florida Bar
Practice Areas
- Workers' Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Statute of limitations expired for medical care?
- A: There are Statute of Limitations (SOL) in Florida specifically for work comp cases. One of those is that you have to see your doctor every year. If you don't, your case may be closed. HOWEVER, there are ways around violating the SOL meaning your case would still be open if one or more of them applies. It is very fact-specific and on a case-by-case basis. Of course work comp won't tell you about that though, and this is why I'd highly recommend that you reach out to an attorney licensed in Florida and who handles workers' compensation cases to help with this.
- Q. my attorney had received an offer which was a 1/4 worth the value of the at faults claim coverage my attorney
- A: Your case's value is based on its damages. Damages encompass past & future medicals, wages/earning capacity, and pain and suffering (sometimes punitive/punishment damages, but that's rare). However, pretty much all damages are primarily based on the medicals meaning the more treatment you receive/have recommended, typically, the value of the case increases more. You can't be forced to get medical care that you don't want or need; it's ultimately up to you. You should ask your attorney to explain the process better if you don't understand.
- Q. I’m currently on floridas Workmen’s Compensation and my doctor has cleared me for modified work. If I want to refuse the
- A: You can get therapy even if you refuse to return to work, which only really affects to getting work comp checks. However, before you refuse the job that was offered, I'd highly recommend that you speak to an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida and who handles workers' compensation cases to talk about your options.
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