Approximately one million people a year suffer job related injuries or illness in California. For many, receiving compensation can be a nightmare. Updated to reflect the most recent changes in the law, this book guides them through the process of filing a legitimate workers' comp claim. Includes step-by-step instructions and all necessary forms. Appendix of recent court cases.

This book is a practical guide to help you win in Workers Compensation court. I have personal experience with Workers Compensation due to a work related lower back injury I suffered while lifting a heavy load into a dump truck. I had to defend my case before a Workers Compensation judge. Topics included in this book are: injury, disability, accident, depositions, medical records, doctor, disfigurement, pharmacy, investigation, diary, exercise, deposition, cortisone, nerve block, traction, weather, eyewitness, photograph, letters, lost wages, money issues, stress, retraining, medication, therapy, surgery, recovery, physical limitations, pain, suffering, back brace, heating pad, records, fear, worker, workers, workman, occupation, industrial, lifting, chemicals, negligent, insurance, safety, wheel chair, claim, documentation, hospital, ambulance, evidence, diagnosis, X-ray, MRI, CT Scan, myelogram, orthotic, rules, healing, mental, emotional, self-worth, and life after injury.This book will benefit the injured worker, family members, friends, and anyone you know that needs help resolving the consequences of a work related injury.

It is very likely that everyone in Texas has either had an on the job injury, or has a close family member or friend who has. Unlike many types of injuries, there are not a lot of resources to learn how to navigate a workers' compensation claim. Texas is the only state that allows employers to decide if they want to subscribe to the workers' compensation system or become what is generally referred to as a non-subscriber. These two types of claims are handled very differently. Therefore, the first thing to confirm after a work injury is if your employer is a subscriber or a non-subscriber to the system. We have written this guide to assist injured workers in handling a workers compensation claim. We explain the types of benefits and hearings that can arise as a result of an injury at work. Abraham Lincoln is credited as saying, "He who represents himself has a fool for a client." We would never advise a person to represent them self. But everyone needs to understand what is happening in their claim, and this guide provides the terminology and information you will need to navigate the process.

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' Compshows 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: 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 Turn toCalifornia Workers' Compto 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. Nolo has dozens of products created just for California residents. Check out Nolo's list ofCalifornia products.

Illinois workers have a powerful set of rights protecting them if they get injured. But you need to understand those rights in order to protect them. Author Mark Weissburg has won millions of dollars for injured workers, and now he reveals the secrets of winning these cases to you. You'll learn:The top 10 secrets that insurance adjusters don't want you to knowThe 3 basic rights you have under the Workers' Compensation Act, and other important benefits you might be entitled toWhat to tell your doctor and what you doctor needs to put in your treatment records to help you win your claimThe red flags that will alert you to problems with your claimAnd a lot more that you need to know if you're going to win your claim and get the benefits you deserveThe insurance company has their handbook and their attorney. Who have you got in your corner? Benefit from the advice of an experienced attorney, protect your rights, and get the benefits you deserve.