California Workers’ Comp, 7th Edition

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 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 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