Law Office Of Thomas M. Debenedetto

Thomas Debenedetto changed my wife and my life forever. He helped us get thru a 20 plus year hassle with work comp. He got us a great settlement and the health care she needed. Thank you Thomas

I've had the privilege of working with Thomas DeBenedetto, an excellent workers' compensation attorney in San Diego since 1992. As a practicing attorney, I have had direct experience observing Thomas’ ability to navigate difficult cases. He approaches each case aggressively while ensuring his clients have support throughout the challenging ordeal. From slip and fall accidents on the job to repetitive stress injuries he has consistently achieved maximum results and benefits for the client. Thomas is unwavering in his commitment and recommend his expertise as a work injury lawyer.

Had a heat stroke in August 2021 and it completely changed my life for the worst. Unfortunately I was not receiving the medical care or attention I needed at the time so I had to retain an attorney,....once I did, things changed immediately. Thomas and his crew were on it from the start. They sent me to medical professionals that were able to actually help me. Teresa was my medical coordinator and ALWAYS got right back to me via text or by phone with any questions or concerns I had.....She is awesome!!! The entire staff was amazing. The process was long but in the end I was happy with the result and I would definitely recommend Thomas and his firm to anyone injured on the job. Thanks again.

I don't do write reviews very often, but I just wanted to leave a review for anyone else who has to go through the backwards workers' compensation system and is looking for help navigating this complex and bureaucratic system. With that being said I will go ahead and give some background.I had a pretty severe injury at work that will affect me for the rest of my life. After the injury (while I was off work), trying to get my next surgery, I spent my days trying to keep after the workers' compensation insurance company. When it came time for my next surgery, I couldn't get it approved from the workers compensation insurance. At this point, I was thinking about contacting an attorney to, at the very least, handle all the paperwork and help me navigate the godforsaken system that is California's workers' compensation. My doctor at the time couldn't believe that the workers' compensation insurance company denied my surgery, as they had sent X-rays to the insurance doctor, spoke with them, and even stated there were severe risks if I did not get this surgery. He recommended that I should look for an attorney to get the medical treatment approved and take off the burden of having to deal with the workers' compensation insurance company. Since I was also started to think the same thing I set out to find a workers compensation attorney. After meeting with 7 or 8 attorneys and discussing my case, I felt no one was a good fit. They either came off too soft or were too big of a firm to really give the personal touch my case needed. When I had my consultation with Tom & Don, I knew I found the right place. Don and Tom were both passionate about the work their firm did. Don had the personal touch I was looking for, as the previous firms I had talked where either really big and had so many clients that I felt I was just another client or they were so small that wouldn’t be able to give my case all the attention it needed. Tom had the tenacity and sales skills one looks for in good attorney and demonstrated his passion for the field and the legal expertise he had gained in the years of fighting for workers who had been hurt on the job. One thing that Tom said that stood out to me was, "Whether you end up going with our firm or not, you need to find an attorney to represent you because whether you know it or not, you are in the middle of a lawsuit." That really solidified that I had found a firm that was going to go to bat for me and truly had my best interests at heart. After signing with them, they got me my surgeries approved and helped me find the other medical treatment I needed. During this time, Don was always very helpful, as he always made himself available to talk and answer any questions I had. He also helped answer my questions when I started looking to get a new job. Something I had been doing before I got hurt and I wanted to continue on that path as I felt it would be good for my mental health. I was unsure if I would ever be able to go back to work and was scared to get a new job, but Don helped ease those concerns which allowed me to take the new job which paid significantly more and ended up being a great decision. Recently, Tom & Don helped me resolve my case and fought long and hard to get me the best resolution they could. I can tell you that hiring their law firm was the best decision I made throughout this entire ordeal. Without their protection, I would have been chewed up and spit out by the system. The truth of the matter is no one is looking out for you in this system. If you have a good doctor, they will do what they can but, ultimately, their hands are tied when it comes to the workers' compensation system, which is why most of the good doctors won't even take on workers' compensation patients. Get yourself some protection! Get help from people who know the system and can help you navigate through it while maximizing the benefits you can receive. If they don't fit your style, go find another attorney/law firm to represent you.

A friend recommended me to Thomas back in 2013 at the time I was looking for a workmen compensation Attorney. I made an appointment with his office explained my case and he accepted it, Thomas & his entire staff was very professional in every aspect of my case. Took a little longer than I anticipated but they kept me informed and asked me to be patient and I'm glad I was. If you're looking for a workmen compensation Attorney I highly recommend the (LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS DEBENEDETTO) you will not be sorry. Thanks Tom & Don Kelley.