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.