Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim: An A to Z Guide for Injured Employees in California (Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim, 4th ed) [Paperback]

Christopher A. Ball (Author), Bethany K. Laurence (Author)

Book Description

Series: Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim, 4th ed | Publication Date: March 2003

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A great hands-on guide for dealing with workers’ compensation cases. -- Orange County Register

About the Author

Christopher Ball graduated from Western State School of Law in 1975. He specializes in the practice of California Workers' Compensation law, dedicating his practice solely to the representation of injured workers. Mr. Ball is a member of the California Applicants Attorneys Association and currently works out of the Ontario Office of Rose, Klein & Marias, a law firm that exclusively represents applicants in workers' compensation cases. RK&M has eight offices throughout Southern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Nolo; 4th edition (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873379098
• ISBN-13: 978-0873379090
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #780,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Law > Specialties > Personal Injury

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of the basic rights of an injured worker., July 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim: An A to Z Guide for Injured Employees in California (Paperback)

As a Workers' Compensation practitioner, this is the book that I recommend to all the aquaintances that ask for free advice. I also tend to recommend it to large companies that operate in CA and other states, because it gives the law and requirements in terms that a high school graduate can understand.

There is more emphasis in this book on answers and "by the number" processes than legal precedent or analysis, which I find easier to follow for the lay person. Chris Ball also has a number of forms included with simple completion directions.

If someone is looking for an overview with more legal justification or reference to statutes, the California Workers' Compensation Handbook is an excellent choice. This book by Stanford Herlick is updated every year, and has shorter sections with less hand-holding.

I think that the Herlick paperback is the reference source of choice for the attorney or paralegal to carry in the car or briefcase for quick review of issues and solutions.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best info. to help you "right the wrong" of W/C claims, March 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim: An A to Z Guide for Injured Employees in California (Paperback)

This book has so much vitually important information for the employee going through a worker's comp situation. It covers all from the begining to the end. THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO FIGHT FOR YOUR LAWFUL RIGHTS -- DO NOT GIVE IN OR GIVE UP -- WITH THIS BOOK YOU WILL UNDERSTAND AND REALIZE THAT THE FIGHTERS ARE THE ONES THAT RECEIVE WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY/LAWFULLY INTITLED TO THEN.

KEEP FIGHTING AND BELIEVING THAT 'JUSTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEER'S WRONG DOING CAN BE ACHIEVED.

READ THIS BOOK AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for all parties, February 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Take Charge of Your Workers Compensation Claim: An A to Z Guide for Injured Employees (California Worker's Comp: How to Take Charge When You're Injured on the Job) (Paperback)

The average consumer has no idea of the laws and the rights he has when faced with an on the job injury.

This book is easy to read and understand. I am a nurse case manager for workers comp injuries and found this book extremely helpful. I encourage all my clients to obtain this book even if they have a lawyer. It gives them a solid knowledge base when the docs, attorneys and insurance people are throwing terms around.

It is well organized and follows a normal sequence of events. It was written by an attorney who handles workers comp cases.

I highly recommend this book.