Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim: (Ca) an A to Z Guide for Injured Employees (Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation, 3rd ed)

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.

Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim is the only book that 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

The book includes all the forms you need with step-by-step instructions to filling them out. The 3rd edition, completely reformatted for ease of use, provides a new chapter detailing repetitive strain injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome. It also includes important instructions on how to rate your own disability using the new workers comp rating manual.