Workers' Compensation Books

A great read. Covering the facts but making it interesting. Clearly telling the whole truth and not a fantasy. Makes a dry subject really interesting.

This book very clearly explains what every injured worker should know. If you think the insurance company is on your side, guess again. You need to read this book to know what they already know, and you should.

This book was very straight forward and easy to read. It provided a clear explanation of what my rights are and how best to proceed in getting compensation for my work injury in Illinois. Highly recommended.

I found this book to be very clear and informative. I also found it to be light-hearted, given the nature of the subject matter. Anybody who has suffered an on-the-job injury in Illinois will find that this book can be an extremely useful resource.

THIS BOOK IS GREAT TO HELP NEW AND EXISTING DOCTORS LEARN ABOUT THE WORKERS COMPENSATION SYSTEM. DR. SALL DID AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH HISTORCIAL AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS WHEN DEALING WITH THE INJURED WORKER AND THE ROLE THE CLINICIAN SHOULD PERFORM. I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE. THANKS DR. RICHARD SALL FOR TAKING THE TIME TO RESEARCH AND WRITE THIS BOOK!!!

This book should be offered to injured workers after their first visit with an attorney who will represent them. It should also be among those on the "required reading" lists in every law school, where attorneys may enter the Workers Compensation practice. The accuracy of descriptions for various categories, (ie. Chronic Pain, etc.), are extraordinary. For the first time in the eight years that I have been dealing with the system, I was able to read what amounted to an all encompassing, yet clear and accurate description of my own dillemma. Truly an excellent book.

In today's world of workers' comp fraud, denials, and dilemmas, Strategies is a welcome resource for the professional. Indeed, from its historical review to methodologies to anecdotes, this work is definitely a must-read textbook. While Dr. Sall's writing style makes the book and quick and easy read, even for the beginner, the book's most important attribute is its real world--practical--relevance.

Strategies in Workers' Compensation, written with the healthcare medical professional in mind, describes the nuts and bolts of workers compensation. The book details the history, laws, various stakeholders, costs, and problems encountered by healthcare providers. An emphasis is placed on the "difficult patient" with regard to management techniques for doctors, insurance companies, and employers. In addition, Strategies in Workers' Compensation offers reference material to aid in understanding the complex system.
Table of Contents:
Prologue
Introduction
The History of Occupational Medicine
The Workers' Compensation Environment
The Injured Worker and the Healthcare Professional
The Injured Worker and Other Stakeholders
Variables Contributing to the Cost of Injuries
Quality of Care Issues
Ill-defined Injury and Illness
Disorders of Simulation
Management of the Difficult Patient
The Corporate Medical Director
Potential Solution
Case Histories
Richard E Sall MD received his Doctorate of Medicine from Wayne State University Medical School and is Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, General Surgery, and Forensic Medicine. He is currently practicing in California.

This book has so much vitually important information for the employee going through a worker's comp situation. It covers all from the begining to the end. THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO FIGHT FOR YOUR LAWFUL RIGHTS -- DO NOT GIVE IN OR GIVE UP -- WITH THIS BOOK YOU WILL UNDERSTAND AND REALIZE THAT THE FIGHTERS ARE THE ONES THAT RECEIVE WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY/LAWFULLY INTITLED TO THEN.

KEEP FIGHTING AND BELIEVING THAT 'JUSTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEER'S WRONG DOING CAN BE ACHIEVED.

READ THIS BOOK AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND!!!

As a Workers' Compensation practitioner, this is the book that I recommend to all the aquaintances that ask for free advice. I also tend to recommend it to large companies that operate in CA and other states, because it gives the law and requirements in terms that a high school graduate can understand.

There is more emphasis in this book on answers and "by the number" processes than legal precedent or analysis, which I find easier to follow for the lay person. Chris Ball also has a number of forms included with simple completion directions.

If someone is looking for an overview with more legal justification or reference to statutes, the California Workers' Compensation Handbook is an excellent choice. This book by Stanford Herlick is updated every year, and has shorter sections with less hand-holding.

I think that the Herlick paperback is the reference source of choice for the attorney or paralegal to carry in the car or briefcase for quick review of issues and solutions.

I bought this book when I was first injured after getting so frustrated at not being able to get answers to my questions anywhere else. I searched the internet, talked to people, but I just kept going in circles. Then I discovered this book. It saved me. I have since hired a lawyer, however, you will feel more empowered and in control if you understand the process and the terminology. Plus, insurance companies try to "get away" with some things, assuming the average person won't know their workers comp rights. This book has saved me several times in that instance. (For example, they made doctor's appointments for me, sent me the info on their legal letterhead saying I was required to go to that particular doctor. Since I knew my rights from reading the book, I challenged them and didn't have to go to their doctor. Basically, I think they try these tactics just because most people aren't informed, and will just do what they say) It's so important to understand what is happening with your case, and what your rights are. I've been injured for four years, and find I research something in this book at least once a week. If you have a workers comp injury, you shouldn't be without this book! (Also, Nolo puts out a great book on filing for social security disability too) Best of luck to you!

The average consumer has no idea of the laws and the rights he has when faced with an on the job injury.

This book is easy to read and understand. I am a nurse case manager for workers comp injuries and found this book extremely helpful. I encourage all my clients to obtain this book even if they have a lawyer. It gives them a solid knowledge base when the docs, attorneys and insurance people are throwing terms around.

It is well organized and follows a normal sequence of events. It was written by an attorney who handles workers comp cases.

I highly recommend this book.

Every risk manager should read this book -- and probably every CEO and CFO, too. Unlike many books on risk management, this book approaches the subject from the top down. Rather than tell you the usual stuff, ("First, identify your risks, then measure them," etc., etc., etc.), this book approaches the subject from the top down, telling you what your goal is (avoiding those nasty surprises that end up costing your company a bundle), then explaining how to get there. There is a definite "been there, done that" feel to this book. After I'd read a couple of chapters, I went back to the "About the Author" section. Sure enough, he's been in risk management and insurance for decades -- in fact, was born into an "insurance family." And he's obviously learned a lot along the way.

The book doesn't skimp on detail, however. There are tons of checklists and charts to help you figure out what's at stake and how to protect it. The author even tackles the subject of enterprise risk management, and in such a way that is not demeaning to those who understand such things as "hedging with forward and futures contracts," yet is not confusing to those who don't.

Another nice thing about this book is its light and airy tone. It doesn't take itself so seriously as to put the reader to sleep, but still delivers a lot of serious and important information in a manner that's very readable. And unlike many a book on this subject, it has a delightful cartoon at the beginning of each chapter, each of which sums up the subject matter eloquently.

I now keep this book ready at hand on the bookshelf next to my desk, and it's often the first place I turn when in doubt about what to do next.

this superb tome has found a permanent spot in my "beside the desk" bookcase. if you are even tangentially involved in government, insurance or corporate management this is a must read. church breaks it down into terms that make sense to layman and expert alike.

Avoiding Surprises is a superbly written book that helped me gain a better understanding of the world of risk management. This thought provoking book is filled with humor, insight and pure genius. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good read.

I found CompControl to be a really useful resource on Workers' Compensation insurance. It explains the fundamentals of how Workers' Comp. insurance is priced, and then goes on to explain how overcharges can occur, and what can be done to prevent or correct them. Best of all, it's not written in an overly-dry way, as many technically-oriented books can be. This is an insurance book for non-insurance professionals who want to get an insider's knowledge of Workers' Comp. I think it would be very useful for business owners and managers of companies of all sizes.

Most employer-oriented books that I've seen on workers comp are usually anti-employee screeds in disguise. Not with Mr. Priz's book. He gives a business owner the hard facts on how to REALLY control his/her comp costs. And that starts with knowing what all the various WC 'adjustments' in your policy are, and how to systematically bring them into line with what the business claims experience is. All in all, a great book by a respected, seasoned premium analyst in the workers' comp industry.

Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (1/07)

The author, Deborah Ribis, has had extensive experience in a variety of areas working with people who have become disabled. She describes herself as "a nurse of 22 years who has worked in the system, survived through the system, and assisted others in the system." She has experienced two serious disabling conditions. She writes this book in a comprehensive outline form to help you go through the process step-by-step. By learning how to advocate for yourself, you can greatly increase your opportunity for success in dealing with the system. This is not a "How to Scam the System" kind of book. She legitimately addresses issues that persons who become disabled have to deal with. People who are either injured on or off the job will benefit from the information provided here.

Included in the wealth of information presented is: definitions of terms; descriptions of the roles of people involved; interesting cases; and each chapter is concluded with "Things to Remember" summaries and "Questions You Need to Ask." In the back of the book are worksheets and a communications log to help organize information. Ribis also includes a list of references and resources.

The author's own personal experiences in dealing with the system took her from being a passive patient to becoming an advocate for oneself. I experienced the same situation myself with an on-the-job injury when I was in my early twenties. I was injured while working at a hospital. Having been a loyal employee for four years, I expected different treatment then what I got. Reading "Get Back on Your Feet" taught me that many of my negative experiences in dealing with my injury are very common.

"The System" knows how to deal with injured employees. They know how to emotionally make a person try to back down from claims of injury. They know how to try to work around doctors orders for "Light Duty," etc. The employee that has been injured doesn't have the resources to know how to work through the mire that will be thrown at them. Or at least they didn't until this book was published. I wish I had this information back then. I would have been able to better advocate for myself. I ended up hiring an attorney to advocate for me, which was expensive.

I highly recommend this book to people who are recovering from injuries that will affect their employment. They need to get their hands on this resource as quickly as possible. I also recommend this book to people working with those that have become disabled because the information in here is invaluable. I am going to use "Get Back on Your Feet" as a resource for helping teach my disabled students how to self-advocate. I look forward to using the knowledge that I have gained from this great book.

This book is so detailed and complete for anyone who has had the misfortune of becoming ill/injured and has had to deal with insurance and/or legal problems. Well written and very easy to understand!

Witt's book is the best of its kind -- it illuminates the history and legal developments of the turn-of-the-century modern factories and their beleagured workers with stories of the historical players, the thinkers, and the judges and legislators. Witt is accessible to all and I have not stopped thinking about the book and its significance to today's tort laws since.

The title says it all. This is the greatest book ever. Kudos to the authors especially Ms. Casteris.

Whether you are a claims professional, employer, or an attorney this is one of the industries best! It covers not only pre-1990 and post 1990 case law changes, but also the 1994 California Work Comp Reform. The information covered is detailed yet consice enough to aid even the busiest work comp professional.

If you think this fourth edition was good, you need to check out the SEVENTEENTH Edition of this handy reference which features up-to-date coverage of the state's revised Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities. This popular handbook covers clearly and concisely the operation and interpretation of the law and policies of the California Workers' Compensation Program. It contains references to statutory law, regulations, anad selected decisions of the appellate courts and the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. Focusing on the major issues, the California Workers' Compensation Handbook SEVENTEENTH Edition, is an ideal resource for employers, insurance professionals, and others who do not regularly litigate workers' comp issues.