Title: California workers' comp
First published: 2008
Description: Maximize the medical care and benefits you're entitled to!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.California Workers' Comp shows you how to handle a California workers' compensation claim from start to finish. Find out how to:file a claimprotect your legal rightsreceive the medical care you needget the benefits you're entitled todeal with uncooperative employers, doctors and insurance agenciesnegotiate a settlementpresent your case before a judgeThe 7th edition is completely updated with the latest regulations and labor codes, and explains how the new AMA Guides affect your permanent-disability award.Recent laws give employers and insurance companies far greater rights and employees fewer medical benefits. Learn to work with your insurance company to receive the medical treatment and benefits you deserve.Workers' Compensation Forms	Forms to File With the Division of Workers' Compensation 			DWC-1: Workers' Compensation Claim Form 			Application for Adjudication of Claim 			Declaration in Compliance With Labor Code Section 4906(G)			Declaration of Readiness to Proceed			Declaration of Readiness to Proceed to Expedited Hearing (Trial)			Pre-Trial Conference Statement			Notice of Change of Address			Proof of Service			Cover Letter to Workers' Compensation Appeals Board		Record-Keeping Forms and Worksheets			Record of Income and Benefits Received 			Record of Time Off Work			Record of Medical Expenses and Request for Reimbursement			Record of Mileage &  Transportation and Request for Reimbursement		Settlement Worksheets and Documents			Settlement Worksheet: Value of Workers' Compensation Claim			Stipulations with Request for Award			Compromise and Release		Forms to File With Your Employer			Employee's Designation of Personal Physician			Letter to Employer Requesting Copies of Documents and Evidence			Objection to Treating Physician's Recommendation for Spinal Surgery
Subjects: Workers' compensation, Popular works, Law and legislation, Business, Law, Nonfiction, Reference
Places: California
LC classification: KFC592 .B35 2008