Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim: An A to Z Guide for Injured Employees (2nd California Edition) (Paperback)

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A great hands-on guide for dealing with workers' compensation cases.Orange County Register -- Orange County Register --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Nolo; 2nd California edition (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873373936
• ISBN-13: 978-0873373937
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,818,766 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

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