From industrial injuries to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, more than a million Californians a year suffer job-related injuries or illness. For many, receiving compensation can be a nightmare. 
This book shows you how to handle a California workers' compensation claim from start to finish. Let it guide you through the process of handling your claim from start to finish. Find out how to: 
*file a claim *protect your legal rights *receive the medical care you need *get the benefits you're entitled to *deal with uncooperative employers, doctors and insurance agencies *negotiate a settlement *present your case before a judge 
It includes all the forms you need with step-by-step instructions to filling them out. The 4th edition provides new information regarding increases in permanent and temporary disability benefits, life pensions and death benefits, as well as tips on dealing with repetitive strain injuries.

Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim : An A to Z Guide for Injured Employees in California (Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation claim

Ball, Christopher A.

Specialties

Nolo

From industrial injuries to carpal tunnel syndrome, more than a million Californians a year suffer job-related injuries or illness. For many, receiving compensation can be a nightmare. California Workers' Comp will guide readers through the process of handling a claim from start to finish. Among the issues addressed are: § filing a claim § protecting legal rights § receiving the needed medical care § dealing with uncooperative employers, doctors and insurance agencies § negotiating a settlement § presenting a case before a judge The book includes all the forms you need along with step-by-step instructions to filling them out. The 6th edition covers recent changes to workers' compensation law, which include: § new limitations on your right to see your own doctor § new objective medical standards for rating disabilities § changes to disability benefits § a new dispute resolution process

California Workers' Comp: How to Take Charge When You're Injured on the Job

Laurence, Bethany K.

Business

Maximize the medical care and benefits you're entitled to! From industrial injuries to carpal tunnel syndrome, more than a million Californians a year suffer job-related injuries or illness. For many, receiving compensation can be a nightmare. California Workers' Comp shows you how to handle a California workers' compensation claim from start to finish. Find out how to: 
<li>file a claim 
</li>
<li>protect your legal rights 
</li>
<li>receive the medical care you need 
</li>
<li>get the benefits you're entitled to 
</li>
<li>deal with uncooperative employers, doctors and insurance agencies 
</li>
<li>negotiate a settlement 
</li>
<li>present your case before a judge The 7th edition is completely updated with the latest regulations and labor codes, and explains how the new AMA Guides affect your permanent-disability award. Recent laws give employers and insurance companies far greater rights and employees fewer medical benefits. Learn to work with your insurance company to receive the medical treatment and benefits you deserve. Workers' Compensation Forms Forms to File With the Division of Workers' Compensation DWC-1: Workers' Compensation Claim Form Application for Adjudication of Claim Declaration in Compliance With Labor Code Section 4906(G) Declaration of Readiness to Proceed Declaration of Readiness to Proceed to Expedited Hearing (Trial) Pre-Trial Conference Statement Notice of Change of Address Proof of Service Cover Letter to Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Record-Keeping Forms and Worksheets Record of Income and Benefits Received Record of Time Off Work Record of Medical Expenses and Request for Reimbursement Record of Mileage &amp; Transportation and Request for Reimbursement Settlement Worksheets and Documents Settlement Worksheet: Value of Workers' Compensation Claim Stipulations with Request for Award Compromise and Release Forms to File With Your Employer Employee's Designation of Personal Physician Letter to Employer Requesting Copies of Documents and Evidence Objection to Treating Physician's Recommendation for Spinal Surgery</li>

Handle your California workers' compensation claim and maximize your benefits! From industrial injuries to carpal tunnel syndrome, more than a million Californians a year suffer job-related injuries or illness. For many, receiving compensation can be a nightmare, since recent laws give employers and insurance companies far greater rights and employees fewer medical benefits. California Workers' Comp shows you how to handle a California workers' compensation claim from start to finish. With this plain-English guide, you'll learn how to work with your insurance company to receive the medical treatment and benefits you deserve. Find out how to: <li>file a claim 
</li>
<li>protect your legal rights 
</li>
<li>receive the medical care you need 
</li>
<li>get the benefits you're entitled to 
</li>
<li>deal with uncooperative employers, doctors and insurance agencies 
</li>
<li>negotiate a settlement 
</li>
<li>present your case before a judge Turn to California Workers' Comp to get the benefits you're entitled to. This complete guide can help you whether you're handling your own claim or filing on a minor or other's behalf. The 8th edition is completely updated to cover significant changes in the area of permanent disability ratings, along with recent updates to the Labor Code and other workers' comp laws. Plus, read a new chapter with information tailored to computer users with repetitive strain injuries.</li>

More than a million Californians a year suffer job-related injuries or illness. For many, receiving compensation can be a nightmare, since recent laws give employers and insurance companies far greater rights and employees fewer medical benefits. California Workers' Comp shows how to handle a California workers' compensation claim from start to finish. This plain-English guide, explains how to work with the insurance company to receive the medical treatment and benefits. Workers will find out how to: - file a claim - protect ytheir legal rights - receive the medical care they need - get the benefits they'reentitled to - deal with uncooperative employers, doctors and insurance agencies - negotiate a settlement - present their case before a judge This complete guide can help people handling their own claims or filing on a minor or other's behalf. This edition is completely updated to cover significant changes in the area of permanent disability ratings, along with recent updates to the Labor Code and other workers' comp laws. A comprehensive chapter is included for computer users with repetitive strain injuries.

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Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim : An A to Z Guide for Injured Employees in California (Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation claim

California Workers' Comp: How to Take Charge When You're Injured on the Job

California Workers' Comp: How to Take Charge When You're Injured on the Job

California Workers' Comp: How to Take Charge When You're Injured on the Job

California Workers' Comp: How to Take Charge When You're Injured on the Job