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.
Christopher A. 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.