Book Description
Don't let a construction lawsuit wipe you out. More and more construction contractors are getting sued these days. Make sure you protect yourself against costly litigation with Construction Insurance, Bonding and Risk Management edited by William J. Palmer, James Maloney, and John L. Heffron. Written in jargon-free language, this quick-and-easy resource will help you identify and manage risk in every phase of construction--from bidding on the job to driving home the final nail. You get the know-how you need to make sense of today's confusing array of insurance and bonds and to select the best coverage for your general business operations, individual contracts, job bidding and more.
Customer Reviews:
Construction Insurance, Bonding, and Risk Management.......2007-01-11
I founding this book most informative and would reccommend it to any person within my sphere of bussines.
Book Description
A strategic guide that arms business owners with ways to escape the growing cost of workers’ compensation insurance
Workers’ compensation insurance adds up to a huge, yet unavoidable, expense for businesses of all sizes. Edward J. Priz has discovered and reclaimed more than $10 million of workers’ compensation overcharges for his clients, and now he offers the same professional advice to his readers. This easy-to-understand guide:
- Enables readers to spot mistakes and stand up to insurance companies
- Translates complicated technical concepts and industry jargon into simple English
- Offers a concise explanation of industry practices that directly affect the costs of insurance, with insight on how to make sure a coverage plan is set up accurately
- Provides detailed information about each state’s unique rules and regulations, and explains how coverage plans differ
Ultimate Guide to Workers’ Compensation Insurance provides a behind-the-scenes look at this complicated issue and puts control back into the hands of business owners. Its countless money-saving tactics could save many small businesses from having to shut their doors.
Customer Reviews:
Very well written introduction to Worker's Compensation.......2007-03-08
I was looking for a good introduction to worker's compensation and I'm glad that I settled on this book. It's very well written and organized and I've already recommended it to a few colleagues.
Everything you need to know about Work Comp.......2007-01-12
If you are in business and have any significant worker's compensation premium. You need this book. I wish that I would have read it 10 years ago.
Best Information.......2006-08-12
This book describes in detail information I have never gotten from my insurance agent. It gives you a detailed insight into the world of workers' compensation and has been very useful in helping me to make sure that what we do as a company is under the right classification. It would have been difficult to argue our case without the knowledge I obtained from this book. Worth every penny!
Very good introduction to WC.......2006-03-22
I ordered this book to get an overview of the Workers Compensation Insurance Industry. This book is very good to get a glimpse of the WC Industry and provides the most important data. I recommend this book for everyone who wants to get basic information on the Industry.
Nightmares.......2006-02-26
This book is an excellent review of the current system of workers compensation coverages. It is dead-on accurate in its description of the potholes one can encounter - NCCI ratings, premium audits and others. I thought Mr. Priz was generous in his kindness to auditors and underwriters, who are the source of most of the problems and also the solution to most of the problems.
I am going to buy several copies for my clients.
Book Description
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.
Book Description
A great source of information on workers' compensation, created for the injured worker.
This book contains over 150 pages of important information about workers' compensation, every injured worker should know. The book tells you everything from how to deal with comp doctors and rehabilitation specialist, to information on private investigator and things to watch out for.
Here are some issues the book addresses:
Workers' compensation seams to be in place to protect the employer, not the employee.
What you should know in general about workers' compensation.
The laws governing workers' compensation.
How to choose an attorney.
Dealing with your assigned doctor and rehabilitation counselor.
An interview with a private investigator and the steps he takes to get injured workers off workers' compensation.
Hear from others on workers' compensation and their experiences
Customer Reviews:
A must read.......2003-05-21
I found the book to be informative; it's easy to read and puts in clear terms that anyone can understand. It has a lot of the information an injured worker should know. You'll be amazed by what it has to say and won't be able to put it down. If you or someone you know was injured on the job you must read this book.
Workers' Compensation 101.......2003-02-04
I am impressed with what it has to say and think you will enjoy reading it. It covers more than just the laws, You can see your self put in some of the situations described and after reading the book you will know what to do. If you or someone you know is receiving workers comp you must to read this book.
Workers' Compensation 101.......2002-12-10
I recommend this book to all injured workers.
I found the book to be informative; it covers information on workers comp I never thought about. It tells the dos and don'ts of the system and what to watch out for. It covers things like dealing with your rehab councilor to going to an IME.
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 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
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.
Customer Reviews:
Workers Comp Injury? You need to have this book!.......2004-08-29
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!
Excellent resource for all parties.......2004-02-12
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.
Best info. to help you "right the wrong" of W/C claims.......1999-03-14
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!!!
Excellent overview of the basic rights of an injured worker........1998-07-08
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.
Book Description
Comprehensive reference guide covers workers compensation and employee protection laws, stressing the rights and duties of both the employer and the employee in the workplace. The text pays special attention to the laws that protect the employee and answers the most common workers compensation questions asked by students and lawyers.
Book Description
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.
Customer Reviews:
Workers Comp Victim review.......2006-07-31
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.
More details.......2004-09-08
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.
A DOCTOR IN THE FIELD.......2004-06-25
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!!!
Practical and invaluable for the professional........2004-06-24
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.
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