Book Title:

Take Charge of Your Workers’ Compensation Claim: An A to Z Guide for Injured Employees in California (4th ed) (Paperback)
by Christopher A. Ball (Author), Bethany K. Laurence (Author)

Editorial Review:

Orange County Register

A great hands-on guide for dealing with workers’ compensation cases.

Book Description

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.

This book 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. 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

It includes all the forms you need with step-by-step instructions to filling them out. The 4th edition provides new information regarding increases in permanent and temporary disability benefits, life pensions and death benefits, as well as tips on dealing with repetitive strain injuries.

Download Description

Attorney Chris Ball’s book covers every step in the battle for the bucks, including: filing a claim, avoiding unsympathetic doctors, receiving pay while off work, dealing with stingy insurance companies, presenting a case at a hearing, and much more. It also features a chapter on important workers’ comp case-law, as well as instructions on how to rate a disability using the new workers’ comp rating manual.

About the Author

Christopher 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.