Author Archives: Lori Costanzo
Wages and Overtime: What Are My Rights?
San Jose Employment Attorney Reviews Common Questions about Wages and Overtime If you are an employee (not an independent contractor), then you have certain rights under California law with regard to wages and overtime pay. Sometimes, though, in an effort to avoid paying payroll taxes, or complying with minimum wage or overtime or other… Read More »
Female Lawyers Settle Pay Bias Suit Against Farmers Insurance for $4 Million
Lori Costanzo, an insurance lawyer of the Costanzo Law Firm, APC along with Co-Counsel Lori Andrus of Andrus Anderson announce that Farmers Insurance has agreed to settle the pay discrimination class action lawsuit brought by its female attorney-employees, who allege that they are paid less than their male counterparts for doing similar work. The… Read More »
A San Jose Personal Injury Attorney on the Reasonable Insurer
San Jose Personal Injury Lawyer Insurance companies each carve their own path in the manner in which they conduct business. An experienced San Jose personal injury attorney understands who the players are and will adjust her case philosophy and approach accordingly. Large Conservative Carriers Large insurers often operate under a fairly rigid corporate structure… Read More »
A San Jose Employment Lawyer Can Assist in Cases of Pregnancy Discrimination
Our San Jose employment lawyer can help you if you were discriminated against due to pregnancy when applying for a job or as an employee. Your San Jose Employment Attorney Can Explain Pregnancy Discrimination A woman who was treated in an unfavorable manner because she was pregnant, went through childbirth or had a medical… Read More »
San Jose Personal Injury Lawyer Advises You to Keep a Symptom Journal
Our San Jose personal injury lawyer can explain that personal injury claims can result from a number of accidents. For example, a personal injury claim may arise from a vehicle accident, medical malpractice, slip and fall or other incident involving the negligence of another party. Despite important differences in these claims, one element of… Read More »
Our Employment Lawyers in San Jose Discuss Religion in the Workplace
If you feel that your workplace has violated your federally protected rights, contact the experienced employment lawyers in San Jose for a consultation. Your employment lawyers in San Jose will be able to determine if your rights have been violated and what they can do to help you protect your legal rights. Americans enjoy… Read More »
San Jose Employment Lawyer on Wrongful Termination
If you have been recently fired and feel that it was not legal or you have been wrongfully terminated, contact your San Jose employment lawyer for a consultation. If you have been fired from your job, you may be left wondering if your termination is considered to be legal or illegal. During the consultation,… Read More »
A San Jose Personal Injury Lawyer on Establishing the Validity of Your Injury Claim
Make no mistake; insurance is a business, and insurers increase their bottom-line profits by denying claims or forcing low-ball settlements. Although every case is unique, our experienced San Jose personal injury lawyer can explain that there are some ways you can proceed in your case to make the insurer believe your claim and take… Read More »
Our San Jose Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses the Value of a Personal Injury Claim
Your San Jose personal injury lawyer from Costanzo Law Firm, APC understands that all personal injury claims are not created equal. There are several factors that are used when determining the value of a personal injury claim. Plaintiffs often do not understand why their particular injury claim does not equal a claim of other… Read More »
Our San Jose Personal Injury Lawyer Addresses How to Handle Delay Tactics
Clients sometimes ask our San Jose personal injury lawyer what to do when it seems as though the insurance company is stalling by using various tactics. We provide the following suggestions on how to deal with these excessive delays. Claims Maze The claims adjuster will sometimes try to stonewall clients by telling them that… Read More »
