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)

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.