Compcontrol
: The Secrets of Reducing Workers' Compensation Costs (2nd Edition)
by Edward J. Priz, Kathleen Doyle (Editor)
Facts Every Injured Worker Should Know
by Ava Gavilan
"An easy to read book for workers injured in the state of California,
written in simple terms, filled with over 100 pages of important facts, helpful tips, and simple explanations of the law to help you take control of your claim and receive all the benefits that you are entitled to. Written by an experienced claim specialist with an inside perspective to how a worker's compensation insurance company operates-what they do, and why they do what they do. Covers every aspect of the worker's compensation process, such as:
Selecting a doctor of your choice
Getting ALL the monetary benefits you are entitled to
Resolving a dispute with the insurance company
Getting ALL the medical treatment you deserve
Settling your claim for the highest possible value, and
Everything else you ever wanted to know about your rights!
"Includes all the official forms and instructions necessary to file a claim,
settle a claim and to file a petition to have a hearing before a worker's compensation judge."
Managing Workers' Compensation: A Guide to Injury Reduction and Effective Claim Management
by Keith R. Wertz, James J. Bryant
"Workers' compensation causes headaches throughout all levels of an organization. Injuries affect production, costs, and morale.
Managing Workers' Compensation: A Guide to Injury Reduction and Effective Claim Management lays out - in logical order - management and safety procedures that reduce injuries and the aggravation that follows. The authors cover hiring, training, and managing employees with injury avoidance in mind. They provide a blueprint for dealing with injured employees and their families, and for determining the correct time for the employee to return to work.The book discusses the all-important issues of fraud, modified duty, substance abuse testing and accident investigations. It also provides guidance for managing your organization's safety efforts in a manner that targets workers' compensation cost control as one of its major objectives.
In addition to comprehensive coverage of workers' compensation,
the book gives you a thorough explanation of additional sources of assistance, including the availability and utility of Internet safety resources, a complete listing of state workers' compensation agencies, and sample checklists that help you evaluate your workplace.
Although workers' compensation laws vary from state-to-state, the principles behind the system and the ability of employers to influence their own premiums remain consistent. By gaining a thorough understanding of these principles and implementing proven cost control strategies,
you can realize substantial savings. Managing Workers' Compensation:
A Guide to Injury Reduction and Effective Claim Management explains the process by which premiums are calculated and shows how you can impact - favorably - the amount your organization pays in premiums."
Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation Claim: (Ca) an A to Z Guide for Injured Employees (Take Charge of Your Workers' Compensation, 3rd Ed)
by Christopher A. Ball, Beth Laurence (Editor), Ralph E. Warner (Editor)
"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."
Workers'
Compensation: Benefits, Costs, and Safety Under Alternative Insurance Arrangements
by Terry Thomason, Timothy P. Schmidle, John F. Burton
"The authors show how market factors, particularly the arrangements by which Workers' comp. insurance is offered to employers, impact the balance between adequacy and cost, as well as system efficiency,
and workplace safety."
Workers'
Compensation Employee Medical Guide: How To Receive Appropriate Treatment Under Any Workers Compensation System in the United States
by David F. Scaccia
"This no-nonsense guidebook was written specifically for workers from the perspective of an experienced occupational medicine physician.
"The book is unique in the fact that there is currently no other book on the market that covers all of the important medical issues of workers'
compensation in such a comprehensive fashion.
"Workers will learn:
The basics of workers' compensation law and when to seek legal counsel.
How workers'
compensation determines work-relatedness.
How to deal with managed health care.
How to prepare for the Independent Medical Exam.
How to access personal health and safety records.
How to get assistance from local and national affiliation labor unions.
How be protected when returning to work.
When to seek compensation outside of the workers' compensation system.
"This book gives workers the knowledge that they need in order to receive the most appropriate treatment for their work-related injuries and illnesses."
