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Associates<br> <a href="http://www.guideseditor.org/" target="_blank">http://www.guideseditor.org/</a><br> <br> </span>--><span class="homeheaders"><a name="attorneys"></a>ATTORNEYS, ASSOCIATIONS AND SERVICES</span><span class="hometext"><br><br> California State Bar / Find Attorney / Check Status<br> <a href="http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member.aspx" target="_blank">http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member.aspx</a><br><br> San Fernando Valley Bar Association <br> <a href="http://www.sfvba.org" target="_blank">www.sfvba.org</a><br> <br> Abarr, Maurice<br> <a href="http://www.california-work-injury.com/" target="_blank">www.california-work-injury.com/</a><br> <br> Anti-SLAPP<br> <a href="http://www.casp.net/" target="_blank">www.casp.net/</a><br> <br> Appellate Counselor www Resources<br> <a href="http://www.appellate-counsellor.com" target="_blank">www.appellate-counsellor.com</a><br> <br> Attorney Associations  Assoc. of Trial Lawyer of America<br> <a href="http://www.atlanet.org/" target="_blank">www.atlanet.org/</a><br> <br> Attorney Associations  Workers Comp National<br> <a href="http://www.wilg.org/" target="_blank">www.wilg.org/</a><br> <br> Attorney Services  Get records  You re here already !!!<br> <a href="http://www.getrecords.com/" target="_blank">www.getrecords.com/</a><br> <br> Attorney s Tool Box  Randy B. Singer, Esq.<br> <a href="http://www.macattorney.com/tools.html" target="_blank">www.macattorney.com/tools.html</a><br> <br> Calif. Applicant s Attorney Assoc. CAAA (great organization)<br> See summer convention topics and schedule<br> Find a WC Attorney by Zip Code<br> <a href="http://www.caaa.org/" target="_blank">www.caaa.org/</a><br> <br> CAAA Links<br> <a href="http://www.caaa.org/links/default.asp?pageid=1" target="_blank">www.caaa.org/links/default.asp?pageid=1</a><br> <br> Defense attorney s association  workers compensation<br> <a href="http://www.cwcdaa.org/" target="_blank">www.cwcdaa.org/</a><br> <!--<br> Find Attorney and Record of Discipline  State Bar Site<br> <a href="http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member.aspx" target="_blank">http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member.aspx</a><br>--> <br> Goldstein  Has Forms In Word Format<br> <a href="http://www.ggmmlaw.com/" target="_blank">www.ggmmlaw.com/</a><br> <br> Heggeness and Sweet<br> <a href="http://www.heggenessandsweet.com/" target="_blank">www.heggenessandsweet.com/</a><br> <br> Jon L. Gelman  WC Attorney in NJ<br> <a href="http://www.gelmans.com/" target="_blank">www.gelmans.com/</a><br> <br> LawMoose Minesota&nbsp; <br> <a href="http://www.lawmoose.com/" target="_blank">www.lawmoose.com/</a><br> <br> Marjory Harris<br> <a href="http://www.workerscompensationcalifornia.com/" target="_blank">www.workerscompensationcalifornia.com/</a><br> <br> Mullen &amp; Filippi<br> <a href="http://www.mulfil.com/" target="_blank">www.mulfil.com/</a><br> <br> Stern, Lawrence<br> <a href="http://www.ms-law.com/welcome.html" target="_blank">www.ms-law.com/welcome.html</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="cagov"></a>CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Attorney General opinions<br> <a href="http://ag.ca.gov/opinions" target="_blank">http://ag.ca.gov/opinions</a><br> <br> U. S. Department of Labor<br> <a href="http://www.dol.gov" target="_blank">http://www.dol.gov/</a><br><br> Office of the Attorney General <br>State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) site. see LC 4453, 4659 <br> <a href="http://www.caag.state.ca.us" target="_blank">www.caag.state.ca.us</a><br> <br> Cal-OSHA<br> <a href="http://www.cal-osha.com" target="_blank">http://www.cal-osha.com</a><br> <br> California Government  Home Page<br> <a href="http://www.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.ca.gov</a><br> <br> California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/CHSWC" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/CHSWC/ </a> <br><br> <!--Commerce Department  License Handbook<br> <a href="http://www.commerce.ca.gov/business/license" target="_blank">www.commerce.ca.gov/business/license</a><br> <br> Commerce Department  permit handbook<br> <a href="http://www.commerce.ca.gov/state/permits" target="_blank">www.commerce.ca.gov/state/permits</a><br> <br>--> Consumer Affairs Department - California<br> <a href="http://www.dca.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.dca.ca.gov</a><br> <br> Copyright Office  online forms to copyright a document<br> <a href="http://www.loc.gov/copyright" target="_blank">www.loc.gov/copyright</a><br><br> Department of Insurance (Find a company and Agent)<br> <a href="http://www.insurance.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.insurance.ca.gov</a> <br><br> DMV<br> <a href="http://www.dmv.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.dmv.ca.gov</a></span><br><br> <span class="hometext">EDD<br> <a href="http://www.edd.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.edd.ca.gov</a><br><br> EDD - How to file a claim<br> <a href="http://www.edd.ca.gov/fleclaimdi.htm" target="_blank">www.edd.ca.gov/fleclaimdi.htm</a><br><br> Labor Standards Enforcement<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/%20" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/ </a> <br><br> Sites for all state licensing departments<br> <a href="http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pls/wllpub/wllquery$.startup" target="_blank">http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pls/wllpub/wllquery$.startup</a><br><br> EEOC  How to File a Claim etc<br> <a href="http://www.eeoc.gov/charge" target="_blank">www.eeoc.gov/charge</a><br><br> Find Employment<br> <a href="http://www.caljobs.ca.gov/" target="_blank">www.caljobs.ca.gov/</a><br><br> Find Contractor s License<br> <a href="http://www2.cslb.ca.gov/CSLB_LIBRARY/License+Request.asp" target="_blank">www2.cslb.ca.gov/CSLB_LIBRARY/License+Request.asp</a><br> <br> Forms - LegalDocs<br> <a href="http://www.legaldocs.com/" target="_blank">www.legaldocs.com/</a><br> <br> Franchise Tax Board  California <br> <a href="http://www.ftb.ca.gov/" target="_blank">www.ftb.ca.gov/</a><br> <br> Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/IWC/WageOrderIndustries.htm" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/IWC/WageOrderIndustries.htm</a><br> <br> Labor Board - California<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/</a><br> <br> OSHA <br> <a href="http://www.osha.gov" target="_blank">www.osha.gov</a><br> <br> <!--OSHA - Violations Search<br> <a href="http://www.osha.gov/cgi-bin/est/est1" target="_blank">www.osha.gov/cgi-bin/est/est1</a><br> <br>--> OSHA - Public Safety Search<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/query.htm" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/query.htm</a><br> <br> Secretary of State  California <br> <a href="http://www.ss.ca.gov/" target="_blank">www.ss.ca.gov/</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="carve"></a>CARVE-OUT</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> List of WC Carve-out programs in California<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/carveout.html" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/carveout.html</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="computers"></a>COMPUTERS</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Law Office Technology Network<br> <a href="http://www.lotn.com/" target="_blank">www.lotn.com/</a><br> <br> Date Recovery from Computer<br> <a href="http://www.forensics.com" target="_blank">www.forensics.com</a><br> <a href="http://www.ontrack.com" target="_blank">www.ontrack.com</a><br> <a href="http://www.eedinc.com" target="_blank">www.eedinc.com</a><br> <br> Magazine<br> <a href="http://www.pcworld.com" target="_blank">www.pcworld.com</a><br> <br> Internet Tools for Lawyers<br> <a href="http://www.netlawtools.com/" target="_blank">www.netlawtools.com/</a><br> <br> MicroLaw<br> <a href="http://www.microlaw.com/" target="_blank">www.microlaw.com/</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="corps"></a>CORPORATION</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Find Correct Name and Agent for Service of Process<br> <a href="http://kepler.ss.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://kepler.ss.ca.gov/ </a> <br> <br> Find Company<br> <a href="http://www.ussearch.com/consumer/cwf?action=getcriteria&amp;&amp;pid=3053&amp;type=1&amp;fc=red&amp;TID=0&amp;adID=8010007101&amp;sourceid=&amp;adsource=17&#9;&#9;&#9;" target="_blank">www.ussearch.com/consumer/cwf?action=getcriteria&amp;&amp;pid=3053&amp;type=1&amp;fc=red&amp;TID=0&amp;adID=8010007101&amp;sourceid=&amp;adsource=17 </a> <br> Business Management Articles<br> <a href="http://www.brint.com/" target="_blank">http://www.brint.com/</a><br> <br> Investment Information on Corporations<br> <a href="http://www.corporateinformation.com/" target="_blank">www.corporateinformation.com/</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="countygov"></a>COUNTY GOVERNMENT</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Find Fictitious Name  Los Angeles County<br> <a href=" http://regrec.co.la.ca.us/clerk/FBN_Search.cfm" target="_blank"> http://regrec.co.la.ca.us/clerk/FBN_Search.cfm</a><br> <br> Find Fictitious Name  Orange County<br> <a href="http://cr.ocgov.com/fbn/index.asp" target="_blank">http://cr.ocgov.com/fbn/index.asp</a><br> <br> Orange  Birth/Death Certificates</span><br> <span class="hometext"><a href="http://www.ocgov.com/recorder/VitProc.htm" target="_blank"> http://www.ocgov.com/recorder/VitProc.htm</a><br> <br> Orange - Custodian of Records<br> <a href="http://www.ochealthinfo.com/custrecords.htm" target="_blank">www.ochealthinfo.com/custrecords.htm</a><br> <br> Los Angeles  Birth/Death Certificates <br> <a href="http://lavote.net/recorder/BD_Request.cfm" target="_blank">http://lavote.net/recorder/BD_Request.cfm</a><br> <br> LA County FBN Search<br> <a href="http://lavote.net/clerk/FBN_search.cfm" target="_blank">http://lavote.net/clerk/FBN_search.cfm </a><br> <br> LA County Forms FBN, grant deed, power of attorney, homestead etc.<br> <a href="http://lacounty.info/Subportal/forms/forms.htm" target="_blank">http://lacounty.info/Subportal/forms/forms.htm</a><br> <br> Alameda property ownership<br> <a href="http://www.co.alameda.ca.us" target="_blank">www.co.alameda.ca.us</a></span></p> <p><span class="hometext">Santa Clara Country Records<br> <a href="http://www.sccgov.org/site" target="_blank">www.sccgov.org/site </a> <br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="cacourts" id="cacourts"></a>COURTS - CALIFORNIA</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Activity of a case on appeal - search for case<br> <a href="http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/</a><br> <br> Forms Judicial Council<br> <a href="http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/" target="_blank">www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/</a><br> <br> Los Angeles Superior<br> <a href="http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/" target="_blank">www.lasuperiorcourt.org/</a><br> <br> Opinions  California<br> <a href="http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/opinions.cgi" target="_blank">www.courtinfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/opinions.cgi</a><br> <br> Opinions  California Supreme Court<br> <a href="http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/supreme/" target="_blank">www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/supreme/</a><br> <br> Rules Court<br> <a href="http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/rules/" target="_blank">www.courtinfo.ca.gov/rules/</a><br> <br> San Diego Superior<br> <a href="http://www.sandiego.courts.ca.gov/superior/" target="_blank">www.sandiego.courts.ca.gov/superior/</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="fedcourts"></a>COURTS- FEDERAL</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Home Page and Links<br> <a href="http://www.uscourts.gov/" target="_blank">www.uscourts.gov/</a><br> <br> Ninth Circuit<br> <a href="http://www.ce9.uscourts.gov/" target="_blank">www.ce9.uscourts.gov/</a><br> <br> District Court - Northern<br> <a href="http://www.cand.uscourts.gov/" target="_blank">www.cand.uscourts.gov/</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="rptcourts"></a>COURT REPORTERS</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Bertha Miranda<br>Miranda Court Reporters, Inc.<br>3717 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.Suite 200<br /> Westlake Village, CA 91362<br />Email: <a href="mailto:bertha@mirandacsr.com">bertha@mirandacsr.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.mirandacsr.com" target="_blank">www.mirandacsr.com</a><br> <br> </span> <span class="homeheaders"><a name="disc"></a>DISCOVERY</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Web based discovery<br> <a href="http://californiadiscovery.findlaw.com/Internet_Discovery.htm" target="_blank"> http://californiadiscovery.findlaw.com/Internet_Discovery.htm</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="docs"></a>DOCTORS</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> American Board of Vocational Experts<br> <a href="http://www.abve.net/directory.asp" target="_blank">http://www.abve.net/directory.asp</a><br> <br> Chiropractor<br> <a href="http://www.chiro.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.chiro.ca.gov</a><br> <br> Bronshvag <br> <a href="http://www.bronshvagmd.com" target="_blank">www.bronshvagmd.com</a><br> <br> Find Doctor  Medical Board  California<br> <a href="http://www.docboard.org" target="_blank">www.docboard.org</a> <br> <a href="http://www.abms.org/newsearch.asp" target="_blank">www.abms.org/newsearch.asp</a><br> <br> Find Doctor  Member of BlueShield<br> <a href="http://www.blueshieldca.com/" target="_blank">www.blueshieldca.com/</a><br> <!--<a href="http://www.mylifepath.com/" target="_blank">www.mylifepath.com/</a><br>--> <br> Find Doctor  Member of CSIMS by geographical area<br> <a href="http://www.advocal.com/csims/" target="_blank">www.advocal.com/csims/</a><br> <br> Find Doctor  QME List<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/dwc/qmestartnew.asp" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/databases/dwc/qmestartnew.asp</a><br> <br> <!--Find Doctor - San Diego<br> <a href="http://www.sandiegodoctors.info/Public/displayalldoctors" target="_blank">http://www.sandiegodoctors.info/Public/displayalldoctors</a><br> <br>--> Find Psychologist <br> <a href="http://www.psychboard.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.psychboard.ca.gov</a><br> <br> Find Doctor, Podiatric, LVN license information<br> <a href="http://www.docboard.org" target="_blank">www.docboard.org</a><br> <br> QME evaluators<br> <a href="http://www.medlegaleval.com" target="_blank">www.medlegaleval.com</a><br> <br> SCIF MedFinder to find a doctor <br> <a href="http://www.geoaccess.com/SCIF/po/begin.asp" target="_blank">www.geoaccess.com/SCIF/po/begin.asp</a><br> <br> Therapists<br> <a href="http://www.dca.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.dca.ca.gov</a><br> <a href="http://www.ptb.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.ptb.ca.gov</a><br> <br> Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians<br> <a href="www.bvnpt.ca.gov/License_Verification.asp" target="_blank">www.bvnpt.ca.gov/License_Verification.asp</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="docmanage"></a>DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT (WEB)</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Online document storage <br> <a href="http://www.TheOfficeVault.com" target="_blank">www.TheOfficeVault.com</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="edu"></a>EDUCATION</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Education  CEB<br> <a href="http://www.ceb.ucop.edu/" target="_blank">www.ceb.ucop.edu/</a><br> <br> UC Berkeley Labor Center<br> <a href="http://www.iir.berkeley.edu" target="_blank">www.iir.berkeley.edu</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="employers"></a>EMPLOYERS</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> San Bernardino site to find the fictitious business name for a company. <br> This is a useful site when it comes to serving a special notice of lawsuit and finding an <br> address for a company.<br> <a href="http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/acr/RecSearch.htm" target="_blank">www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/acr/RecSearch.htm</a><br> <br> State Contractor's License Board Search<br> <a href="http://www.cslb.ca.gov/CSLB_LIBRARY/Personnel%2BRequest.asp" target="_blank"> www.cslb.ca.gov/CSLB_LIBRARY/Personnel+Request.asp</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="evid"></a>EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> National Guidelines, MEDLINE by PubMed and the Best Practice of Medicine <br> Professional Reference. There are many other similar services at no cost to the user.<br> <a href="http://www.merckmedicus.com" target="_blank">www.merckmedicus.com</a><br> <br> The Cochrane Collaboration and Library (www.cochrane.org) which consists of a <br> regularly updated collection of evidence-based medicine databases, including <br> The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. <br> You can browse and search abstracts of review free of charge at <a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/clibintro.htm" target="_blank"> www.cochrane.org/reviews/clibintro.htm</a><br> <br> The National Guideline Clearinghouse, a public resource for evidence-based clinical <br> practice guidelines at <a href="http://www.guideline.gov" target="_blank">www.guideline.gov</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="fedgov"></a>FEDERAL GOVERNMENT</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> ADA<br> <a href="http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/" target="_blank">www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/</a><br> <a href="http://trace.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/search.pl?newsearch=yes&amp;page=1&amp;results=0&amp;query=ADA&amp;documents=0&amp;listLength=10" target="_blank">http://trace.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/search.pl?newsearch=yes&amp;page=1&amp;results=0&amp;query=ADA&amp;documents=0&amp;listLength=10</a><br> <!--<a href="http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/kinder" target="_blank">http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/kinder</a><br>--> <br> Family Medical Leave Act Advisor<br> <a href="http://www.dol.gov/elaws/fmla.htm" target="_blank">www.dol.gov/elaws/fmla.htm</a><br> <br> Forms  Bankruptcy<br> <a href="http://www.uscourts.gov/bankform/index.html" target="_blank">www.uscourts.gov/bankform/index.html</a><br> <br> Government  Federal  Gov Printing Office  Search Page<br> <a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/" target="_blank">www.access.gpo.gov/</a><br> <br> Leave  US Office of Personnel Management<br> <a href="http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.htm" target="_blank">www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.htm</a><br> <br> Motor Vehicle  National Hwy Trans. Safety Admin - Recalls<br> <a href="www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/" target="_blank">www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/</a><br> <br> OSHA - US<br> <a href="http://www.osha.gov/" target="_blank">www.osha.gov/</a><br> <br> National Guideline Clearinghouse.<br> <a href="http://guidelines.gov/%CA" target="_blank">http://guidelines.gov/</a><br> <br> Social Security<br> <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank">www.ssa.gov/</a><br> <a href="http://www.ssas.com/" target="_blank">www.ssas.com/</a><br> <br> Social Security - Forms<br> <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/online/forms.html" target="_blank">www.ssa.gov/online/forms.html</a><br> <br> U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics<br> State Average Weekly Wage<br> <a href="http://data.bls.gov/labjava/outside.jsp?survey=ew" target="_blank">http://data.bls.gov/labjava/outside.jsp?survey=ew</a><br> <br> Workers Compensation  Federal<br> <a href="http://www.dol.gov/" target="_blank">www.dol.gov/</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="forms"></a>FORMS PROGRAM</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Med-Legal, Inc. Free Forms Program (you're here already!)<br> Customers of Med-Legal can simply call us and get this program (800) 244-3495<br> <br> Workers Comp Forms Legal Solutions from West Group<br> <a href="http://west.thomson.com/store/Default.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1" target="_blank"> http://west.thomson.com/store/Default.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1 </a> <br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="ins"></a>INSURANCE</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Adjusters - Third Party Administrators (TPA)<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/SIP/TPA-Roster.pdf" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/SIP/TPA-Roster.pdf</a><br> <br> <!--Find Agent for Service of Process on Insurance Company and Complaint History<br> <a href="http://www.insurance.ca.gov/docs/FS-CompanyProfiles.htm" target="_blank">www.insurance.ca.gov/docs/FS-CompanyProfiles.htm</a><br> <br>--> Insurance Department - California<br> <a href="http://www.insurance.ca.gov/" target="_blank">www.insurance.ca.gov/</a><br> <br> <!--Insurance companies in California list who write workers' compensation<br> <a href="http://www.insurance.ca.gov/docs/FS-Insurer.htm" target="_blank">www.insurance.ca.gov/docs/FS-Insurer.htm</a><br> <br>--> <span class="hometext">CIGA web site<br> <a href="http://www.caiga.org/home.html" target="_blank">www.caiga.org/home.html</a><br> <br> Self-insured employers<br> <a href="www.dir.ca.gov/SIP/PrivateRoster.pdf" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/SIP/PrivateRoster.pdf</a><br> <br> Third Party Administrators and Self-insured Employers<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/sip/sip.html" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/sip/sip.html</a><br> <br> Coverage for Employers from WCIRB - form<br> <a href="http://www.wcirbonline.org/index2.asp?section=6&amp;subsection=0" target="_blank"> http://www.wcirbonline.org/index2.asp?section=6&amp;subsection=0</a><br> <br> WCIRB<br> <a href="http://www.wcirbonline.org/" target="_blank">www.wcirbonline.org/</a></span></p> <p><span class="homeheaders"><a name="int"></a>INTERPRETERS</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> California State Hearing and Medical Interpreter Lookup page<br> <a href="http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/InterpreterListing/" target="_blank">http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/InterpreterListing</a><br> <br> California Courts Interpreter Lookup page<br> <a href="http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/courtinterpreters/master.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/courtinterpreters/master.cfm</a><br> <br> <p><span class="homeheaders"><a name="invest"></a>INVESTIGATION &amp; SECURITY SERVICES</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Security and Investigative Services - Verify a License<br> <a href="http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pls/wllpub/wllquery$.startup " target="_blank">www2.dca.ca.gov/pls/wllpub/wllquery$.startup</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="law"></a>LAW</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Cases<br> <a href="http://www.lawsource.com/also/usa.cgi?ca" target="_blank">http://www.lawsource.com/also/usa.cgi?ca</a><br> <a href="http://www.verdictsearch.com/" target="_blank">http://www.verdictsearch.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.cwcrwitt.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cwcrwitt.com/</a><br> <br> Codes and Constitution - California<br> <a href="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html" target="_blank">www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html</a><br> <a href="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/const.html" target="_blank">www.leginfo.ca.gov/const.html</a><br> <br> California Workers' Compensation Reporter<br> <a href="http://www.cwcrwitt.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cwcrwitt.com/</a><br> <br> DIR Benefits Guidelines and Voc. Rehab Guidelines<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/dwcrep.htm" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/dwcrep.htm</a><br> <br> Central (good site)<br> <a href="http://www.lawcentral.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lawcentral.com/</a><br> <br> Find Law<br> <!--<a href="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html" target="_blank">www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html</a><br>--> <a href="http://www.findlaw.com/" target="_blank">http://www.findlaw.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.legalethics.com/" target="_blank">http://www.legalethics.com/</a><br><br> <!--<a href="http://ccr.oal.ca.gov/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=417187&amp;infobase=ccr&amp;softpage=Browse_Frame_Pg42" target="_blank">Regulations - Title 8 Industrial - searchable</a><br> <br>--> Internal Revenue Code<br> <a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title26/title26.html" target="_blank">www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title26/title26.html</a><br> <br> Labor Code<br> <a href="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/" target="_blank"> http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/</a><br> <br> Legislature Bills  California<br> <!--<a href="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html" target="_blank">www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html</a><br>--> <a href="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html" target="_blank">http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html</a><br> <br> Legislative Intent and History<br> <a href="http://www.legintent.com/" target="_blank">http://www.legintent.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.lrihistory.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lrihistory.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.lhclearinghouse.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lhclearinghouse.com/</a><br> <br> OSHA  standards - searchable<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/query.htm" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/query.htm</a><br> <!--<br> Workers Compensation New Law for 1/1/2003<br> <a href="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/" target="_blank">http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/</a><br>--> <br> WCAB decisions<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/wcab/wcab_dars.htm" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/wcab/wcab_dars.htm</a><br> <br> US Code &amp; CFR -&nbsp; GPO Index<br> <a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/index.html" target="_blank">www.access.gpo.gov/index.html</a><br> <br> CFR Search<br> <a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-retrieve.html#page1" target="_blank"> http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-retrieve.html#page1</a><br> <br> CFR - Browse<br> <a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html#page1" target="_blank"> http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html#page1</a><br> <br> Federal Register<br> <a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/fr/index.html" target="_blank"> http://www.access.gpo.gov/fr/index.html</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="life"></a>LIFE EXPECTANCY</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> 2001 Life Expectancy<br> <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr52/nvsr52_14.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr52/nvsr52_14.pdf</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="material"></a>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> MSDS Search Nat l Repository<br> <a href="http://www.msdssearch.com" target="_blank">http://www.msdssearch.com</a><br> &nbsp;</span><span class="homeheaders"><br> <a name="med"></a>MEDICAL</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Anatomy<br> <a href="http://www.innerbody.com/" target="_blank">http://www.innerbody.com/</a><br> <br> Cochrane Collaboration<br> <a href="http://www.cochrane.org" target="_blank">http://www.cochrane.org</a><br> <br> Medical Associations<br> <a href="http://californiahia.org/" target="_blank">http://californiahia.org/</a><br> <a href="http://news.chcf.org/" target="_blank">http://news.chcf.org/</a><br> <br> Medical Board  California<br> <a href="http://www.medbd.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.medbd.ca.gov/</a><br> <br> American Board of Medical Specialties<br> <a href="http://www.abms.org/login.asp" target="_blank">http://www.abms.org/login.asp</a><br> <br> Medical Information <br> <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products.htm" target="_blank">www.cdc.gov/nchs/products.htm</a><br> <a href="http://health.discovery.com/%20" target="_blank">http://health.discovery.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.drkoop.com/" target="_blank">www.drkoop.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/" target="_blank">www.drugstore.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.healthandage.com/" target="_blank">www.healthandage.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp" target="_blank">www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp</a><br> <a href="http://www.medline.com/" target="_blank">www.medline.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.mdchoice.com/" target="_blank">www.mdchoice.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.onhealth.com/" target="_blank">www.onhealth.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.orthoguide.com/orthopedics/" target="_blank">www.orthoguide.com/orthopedics/</a><br> <a href="http://www.oxygen.com/health/%20" target="_blank">www.oxygen.com/health/</a><br> <a href="http://www.pain.com/" target="_blank">www.pain.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/" target="_blank">www.webmd.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.psychcentral.com/" target="_blank">www.psychcentral.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.stress.com/" target="_blank">www.stress.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.med-legal.net/" target="_blank">www.med-legal.net/</a><br><br> AMA CPT codes<br> <a href="http://www.ama-assn.org/" target="_blank">www.ama-assn.org/</a><br><br> Dr. Edel (good site)<br> <a href="http://www.healthcentral.com/home/home.cfm" target="_blank">www.healthcentral.com/home/home.cfm</a><br><br> Drug search/side effects<br> <a href="http://www.rxlist.com/" target="_blank">www.rxlist.com/</a><br><br> Calculators (good site)<br> <a href="http://www.healthatoz.com/" target="_blank">http://www.healthatoz.com/</a><br><br> University of Missouri Health Care <br> <a href="http://www.muhealth.org/" target="_blank">http://www.muhealth.org/</a><br> <br> Harvard Med  brain atlas<br> <a href="http://www.Med.Harvard.edu/AANLIB" target="_blank">www.Med.Harvard.edu/AANLIB</a><br> <br> iVillage<br> <a href="http://www.allhealth.com/" target="_blank">http://www.allhealth.com/</a><br> <br> Literature search<br> <a href="http://www.webmedlit.com/parking.php?domain_name=webmedlit.com" target="_blank"> http://www.webmedlit.com/parking.php?domain_name=webmedlit.com</a><br> <br> Mayo Clinic<br> <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mayoclinic.com/</a><br> <br> Medscape (good site)<br> <a href="http://www.medscape.com/" target="_blank">http://www.medscape.com/</a><br> <br> Merck Manual and more<br> <a href="http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmaul/" target="_blank">www.merck.com/pubs/mmaul/</a><br> <br> Neuroscienses Canadian<br> <a href="http://www.medi-fax.com" target="_blank">www.medi-fax.com</a><br> <br> Ortho Database (good site)<br> <a href="http://www.worldortho.com/" target="_blank">www.worldortho.com/</a><br> <br> Psych<br> <a href="http://www.forensic-psych.com/" target="_blank">http://www.forensic-psych.com/</a><br> <br> Spine<br> <a href="http://www.spine-health.com" target="_blank">www.spine-health.com</a><br> <br> Thoracic Outlet Syndrome<br> <a href="http://www.tellmeabouttos.com/" target="_blank">http://www.tellmeabouttos.com/</a><br> <br> Virtual Hospital<br> <a href="http://www.vh.org/" target="_blank">http://www.vh.org/</a><br> <br> Wheeless Textbook of Orthopedics<br> <a href="http://www.wheelessonline.com/" target="_blank">www.wheelessOn Line.com/</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="medtreat"></a> MEDICAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES  SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL EVIDENCE</span><span class="hometext"><br><br> Physician Guidelines for Prescribing Pain Medication<br> <a href="http://www.mbc.ca.gov/pain_guidlines.html" target="_blank">http://www.mbc.ca.gov/pain_guidlines.html</a><br> <!--<br> Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Postoperative Pain<br> <a href="http://www.guidelines.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=3284&amp;nbr=2510&amp;string=home%2BBAND%2BBhelp%2BBAND%2BBfollowing%2BBAND%2BBspinal%2BBAND%2BBsurgery%0D%CA" target="_blank">http://www.guidelines.gov/summary/</a><br> --><br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="medfees"></a>MEDICAL FEE SCHEDULE</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/OMFS9904.htm" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/OMFS9904.htm</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="medprov"></a>MEDICAL PROVIDER NETWORKS (MPN)</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> <!--CNA Provider network: <A href="http://www-sf.talispoint.com/talispoint/search.pl?label=rskco&file=8TMNRJPC-72579-14451.txt&control_id=LFNPAOKGHO&session_id=SQ1VF60JP0&mode=distance"> http://www-sf.talispoint.com/talispoint/search.pl?label=rskco&file=8TMNRJPC-72579-14451.txt&control_id=LFNPAOKGHO&session_id=SQ1VF60JP0&mode=distance</A><br> <br> The Hartford<br> Log onto: <a href="http://www.thehartford.com" target="_blank">http://www.thehartford.com</a><br> Go to: Quick Links<br> Select: Medical Provider Lookup<br> Or call the Network Referral Unit at 800-327-3636, option 4.<br> <br>--> State approved Medical Provider networks<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/MPN/DWC_MPN_Main.html" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/MPN/DWC_MPN_Main.html</a><br> <br> Med-Legal s MPN Lookup Tool<br> <a href="../people/mpnsearch.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.getmedlegal.com/people/mpnsearch.aspx</a> <br> <br> <!--State Fund's MPNs online search<br> <a href="http://www.geoaccess.com/scif/po/begin.asp" target="_blank">http://www.geoaccess.com/scif/po/begin.asp</a><br> <br> Anthem Blue Cross s MPN online search<br> <a href="http://www.wcs.anthem.com/ProviderFinder.htm" target="_blank">http://www.wcs.anthem.com/ProviderFinder.htm</a><br> <br> The Travelers<br> <a href="http://www.Corvel.com" target="_blank">http://www.Corvel.com</a><br> <a href="http://www.mywcinfo.com" target="_blank">http://www.mywcinfo.com</a><br> <br> Sedgwick MPN<br> <a href="http://www.geoaccess.com/Concentra/client.asp" target="_blank">www.geoaccess.com/Concentra/client.asp</a><br> In the text box enter 'sedgwickcampn'<br> <br> </span>--> <span class="homeheaders"><a name="medicare"></a>MEDICARE / MEDICAID</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Centers for Medicare and Medicaid<br> <a href="http://www.cms.hhs.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.cms.hhs.gov/</a><br> <!--<br> Commutation of Future Benefits<br> <a href="http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicare/cob/pdf/wcfuturebene.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicare/cob/pdf/wcfuturebene.pdf</a><br> <br> Medicare Secondary Payer<br> <a href="http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicare/cob/pdf/wc_faqs.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicare/cob/pdf/wc_faqs.pdf</a><br> <a href="http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicare/cob/pdf/wc_faqs2.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicare/cob/pdf/wc_faqs2.pdf</a><br> <br> Medicare Set-Aside Trust Status<br> <a href="http://www.cms.hhs.gov/about/regions/professionals.asp" target="_blank">www.cms.hhs.gov/about/regions/professionals.asp</a><br> --><br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="persinj"></a>PERSONAL INJURY</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> <a href="http://www.personalinjurylawyer.com/" target="_blank">http://www.personalinjurylawyer.com/</a><br> Find an Personal Injury Attorney in your area that specializes in personal injury cases. Including Slip and Fall Injury, Boat Accidents, Head &amp; Brain Injury and Mental Suffering.<br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="pubEmpDis"></a>PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISABILITY</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Jane H Oatman<br>Faunce, Singer, Oatman & Woodson</a><br> 315 N. Vine Street<br>FALLBROOK, CA 92028<br> voice: (800) 874-2284 &nbsp;&nbsp;fax: (760) 451-7388<br> <a href="http://www.public-pensions.com" target="_blank">http://www.public-pensions.com</a> <br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="qme"></a>QME</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> California QME Database Search page<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/dwc/qmestartnew.asp" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/dwc/qmestartnew.asp</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="rating"></a>RATING PROGRAMS</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Med-Legal, Inc. FREE WC Calculator program (you're here already!)<br> Customers of Med-Legal can simply call us and get this program (800) 244-3495<br> <br> <!--Workers Comp rating program by Gould &amp; Stake<br> <a href="http://www.gouldstake.com/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.gouldstake.com/index.htm</a><br> <br>--> Workers Comp Rating &amp; Claims Admin Programs - Top Rate /Gen Source <br> <a href="http://www.gensourcecorp.com" target="_blank">http://www.gensourcecorp.com</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="ref"></a>REFERENCE</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Med-Legal Reference books and programs<br> Customers of Med-Legal may receive a FREE copy of our WC Quick Reference book, Tables book, and searchable/printable CD containing the Labor Code, Regulations, Rating Guidelines, and others. Call us at (800) 244-3495 for your free copies today. <br> <br> Accounting and Finance Information<br> <a href="http://www.quicken.com/" target="_blank">http://www.quicken.com/</a><br> <A href="http://www.moneycentral.msn.com" target="_blank">www.moneycentral.msn.com</A><br> <br> Books and More<br> <a href="http://www.nolo.com/" target="_blank">http://www.nolo.com/</a><br> <br> <!--Books - Workers Comp<br> <a href="http://wcbook.listbot.com/" target="_blank">http://wcbook.listbot.com/</a><br> <br>--> Cal OSHA Reporter<br> <a href="http://www.cal-osha.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cal-osha.com/</a><br> <br> Employment Background Services<br> <!--<A href="http://www.amlabor.com/almenu.html" target="_blank">www.amlabor.com/almenu.html</A><br>--> <a href="http://www.employment-screening.com/" target="_blank">http://www.employment-screening.com/</a><br> <br> Expert Witness Directory<br> <a href="http://www.claims.com/" target="_blank">http://www.claims.com/</a><br> <br> Property information for any property in LA County,<br> including square footage.<br> <a href="http://www.lacountyassessor.com/extranet/Overview/overview.aspx" target="_blank"> http://www.lacountyassessor.com/extranet/Overview/overview.aspx</a></span><br> <br> <span class="hometext">US Census<br> <a href="http://www.census.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.census.gov/</a><br> <br> Resources for the WC Professional<br> <a href="http://www.workinjury.com/index.htm" target="_blank">www.workinjury.com/index.htm</a><br> <br> SBA Business Advisor<br> <a href="http://www.business.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.business.gov/</a><br> <br> Library State  California<br> <a href="http://www.library.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.library.ca.gov</a><br> <br> US Dept of Commerce<br> <a href="http://www.ntis.gov/index.asp" target="_blank">http://www.ntis.gov/index.asp</a><br> <br> Unclaimed Money or Property<br> <a href="http://www.sco.ca.gov/" target="_blank">www.sco.ca.gov/</a><br> <br> Vital Statistics  Center for Disease Control<br> <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/" target="_blank">http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/</a><br> <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/nvsr/nvsr.htm" target="_blank">http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/nvsr/nvsr.htm</a><br> <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/nvsr/48/lifetables98.htm" target="_blank"> http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/nvsr/48/lifetables98.htm</a><br> <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr48/nvs48_18.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr48/nvs48_18.pdf</a><br> <br> Union AFL-CIO<br> <a href="http://www.calaborfed.org/" target="_blank">http://www.calaborfed.org/</a><br> <br> <span class="homeheaders"><a name="reg"></a>REGULATIONS SEARCHABLE</span><span class="hometext"><br><br> <a href="http://ccr.oal.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://ccr.oal.ca.gov/</a><br><br> Regulations  Title 8  workers comp - searchable<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/querydwc.htm" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/querydwc.htm</a><br> <br> <span class="homeheaders"><a name="web"></a>SEARCH THE INTERNET</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Alta Vista<br> <a href="http://www.altavista.com/" target="_blank">http://www.altavista.com/</a><br> <br> Excite<br> <a href="http://www.excite.com/" target="_blank">http://www.excite.com/</a><br> <br> Google<br> <a href="http://www.google.com/" target="_blank">http://www.google.com/</a><br> <br> Links (good site)<br> <a href="http://www.ipl.org/ref/RR" target="_blank">http://www.ipl.org/ref/RR</a><br> <br> Yahoo<br> <a href="http://www.yahoo.com/" target="_blank">http://www.yahoo.com/</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="search"></a>SEARCH PERSON OR COMPANY</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Find Insurance company<br> <a href="http://interactive.web.insurance.ca.gov/webuser/idb_co_list$.startup" target="_blank">http://interactive.web.insurance.ca.gov/webuser/idb_co_list$.startup</a><br> <br> Search for Corporation in Oregon <br> <a href="http://www.filinginoregon.com/" target="_blank">http://www.filinginoregon.com/</a> <br> <br> Find any person or entity<br> <a href="http://www.zabasearch.com" target="_blank">http://www.zabasearch.com</a><br> <a href="http://www.yellowpages.com" target="_blank">http://www.yellowpages.com</a><br> <!--<a href="http://www.smartpages.com" target="_blank">http://www.smartpages.com</a><br>--> <a href="http://www.phonedisc.com" target="_blank">http://www.phonedisc.com</a><br> <br> <!--See the Free Services heading to find people, companies, doctors, lawyers, etc. <br> <a href="http://yp.bellsouth.com" target="_blank">http://yp.bellsouth.com</a><br> <br>--> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="ssc"></a>SOCIAL SECURITY</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Get Social Security Earnings<br> <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.ssa.gov/</a><br> <br> Social Security Representative Fee Petition<br> <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/representation/" target="_blank">http://www.ssa.gov/representation/</a><br> <br> <!--Social Security online <br> <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.ssa.gov/</a><br> <br>--> SSI Law and Regulations<br> <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/law-regs-finder.htm#top" target="_blank">http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/law-regs-finder.htm#top</a><br> <br> <!--SSI calculation of reduction because of workers' comp benefits<br> <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0408.htm" target="_blank">http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0408.htm</a><br> <br> Workers' Compensation: Commutation of Future Benefits 7/23/01 memo<br> <a href="http://cms.hhs.gov/medicare/cob/pdf/wcfubene.pdf" target="_blank">http://cms.hhs.gov/medicare/cob/pdf/wcfubene.pdf</a><br> <br>--> Reporting of workers' compensation claim to medicare<br> <a href="http://www.cms.hhs.gov/WorkersCompAgencyServices/03_reportingwc.asp" target="_blank">http://www.cms.hhs.gov/WorkersCompAgencyServices/03_reportingwc.asp</a><br> <br> Medicare information for attorneys<br> <a href="http://www.cms.hhs.gov/cobgeneralinformation/03_contactingthecobcontractor.asp" target="_blank">http://www.cms.hhs.gov/cobgeneralinformation/03_contactingthecobcontractor.asp</a><br> <br> National Association of Social Security Claimant s Representatives<br> <a href="http://www.nosscr.org" target="_blank">www.nosscr.org</a><br> <br> <!--Intermediary Manual Part 3 Chapter V - Special Provisions Related to Payment - Workers' Compensation<br> <a href="http://new.cms.hhs.gov/transmittals/downloads/r1843a3.pdf" target="_blank">www.new.cms.hhs.gov/transmittals/downloads/r1843a3.pdf</a><br> <br>--> Pamphlet to give to client:<br> How Worker's Compensation And Other Disability Payments May Affect Your Benefits<br> <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10018.html" target="_blank">www.ssa.gov/pubs/10018.html</a><br> <br> Social Security Advisor Service<br> <a href="http://www.ssas.com" target="_blank">www.ssas.com</a><br> <br> <!--Social Security Helpful Information<br> <a href="http://www.socialsecurity.gov" target="_blank">www.socialsecurity.gov</a><br> <br>--> Social Security Benefit Calculator<br> <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/planners/calculators.htm" target="_blank">www.ssa.gov/planners/calculators.htm</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="str"></a>STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS</span><br> <span class="hometext"><br> John Pinto, Structured Financial Associates<br> <a href="http://www.sfainc.com" target="blank">www.sfainc.com</a></span><br> <br> <span class="hometext"> Summit Settlement Services<br> <a href="http://www.settlementpartners.com/summit.html" target="_blank">www.settlementpartners.com/summit.html</a><br> </span><br> <br> <span class="homeheaders"><a name="treat"></a>TREATMENT, DURATION AND DISABILITY GUIDELINES</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> Official Disability Guidelines<br> <a href="http://www.odg-disability.com/" target="_blank">www.odg-disability.com/</a><br> <br> National Guideline Clearinghouse<br> <a href="http://www.guidelines.gov/" target="_blank">www.guidelines.gov/</a><br> <br> <!--Guidelines for Acute Low Back Pain<br> <a href="http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/489285" target="_blank">www.medscape.com/viewarticle/489285</a> <br> <br>--> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="travel"></a>TRAVEL EXPENSES</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> WC Medical and Medical-Legal Travel Expenses<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/dwc_newslines/Newsline_02-01.html" target="_blank"> www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/dwc_newslines/Newsline_02-01.html</a><br> <br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="wc"></a>WORKERS COMPENSATION</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> New PDRS regulations <br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/dwcpropregs/PDRSRegs.htm" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/dwcpropregs/PDRSRegs.htm</a><br> <br> <!--Apportionment, Overlap &#8211; Understanding &#8211; Article by M. Kahn<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/educonf9/underapp.pdf" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/educonf9/underapp.pdf</a><br> <br>--> DIR Forums <br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/WCJudicial.htm" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/WCJudicial.htm</a><br> <br> CSIMS<br> <a href="http://www.advocal.com/csims" target="_blank">www.advocal.com/csims</a><br> <br> Disability Evaluation Unit  Addresses<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/DEU.html" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/DEU.html</a><br><br> Div. of Workers Compensation DWC  home<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/</a><br> <br> DWC and WCAB Names and Addresses (good site)<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/dir2.htm" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/dir2.htm</a><br> <br> DWC  search<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/querydwc.htm" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/querydwc.htm</a><br><br> DWC  Forms <br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/forms.html" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/forms.html</a><br><br> DWC EAMS  Representative s Office Search<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/EAMS/EAMS-LC/EAMSReps.asp" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/EAMS/EAMS-LC/EAMSReps.asp</a><br><br> DWC EAMS  Claims Administrator s Office Search<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/EAMS/EAMS-LC/EAMSClaimsAdmins.asp" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/EAMS/EAMS-LC/EAMSClaimsAdmins.asp</a><br><br> DWC Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS)<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/eams/eams-lc/EAMS_ClaimsAdmins_Reps.html" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/eams/eams-lc/EAMS_ClaimsAdmins_Reps.htm</a><br><br> Find regulations for S&amp;W violations<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/query.htm" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/query.htm</a><br><br> Home modification for disabled - resources<br> <a href="http://www.homemods.org/" target="_blank">http://www.homemods.org/</a><br><br> Quarterly  Workers Compensation State Bar Section  index<br> <a href="http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_generic.jsp?sImagePath=Workers-Comp-Section.gif&amp;sCategoryPath=/Home/Attorney%20Resources/Sections/Workers%20Compensation&amp;sFileType=HTML&amp;sCatHtmlPath=html/Workers-Comp_Home-Page.html" target="_blank">http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_generic.jsp?sImagePath=Workers-Comp-Section.gif&amp;sCategoryPath=/Home/Attorney%20Resources/Sections/Workers%20Compensation&amp;sFileType=HTML&amp;sCatHtmlPath=html/Workers-Comp_Home-Page.html</a><br> <br>Medical Fee Schedule (Official)<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/t8/ch4_5sb1a5_5.html" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/t8/ch4_5sb1a5_5.html</a><br><br> <!--Magazine  Workers Comp<br> <a href="http://www.cwce.com/" target="_blank">www.cwce.com/</a><br><br>--> New PTP regulations <br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/DWCPropRegs/PTPRegs.html" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/DWCPropRegs/PTPRegs.html</a><br><br> Rating Manual  Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities April 1997<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/PDR.pdf" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/PDR.pdf</a><br><br> Reporter  Workers Comp  index online (great source)<br> <a href="http://www.cwcrwitt.com/" target="_blank">www.cwcrwitt.com/</a><br><br> UEF/SIF<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/claims.html" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/claims.html</a><br><br> UEF/SIF - How to Properly Obtain Jurisdiction Over an Uninsured Employer in <br> Workers' Compensation Cases<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/uefcomp.pdf" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/uefcomp.pdf</a><br><br> Vocational Rehabilitation  Rehab Unit Admin. Guidelines<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/RUGuide.html" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/RUGuide.html</a><br><br> WCAB Commissioners<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/wcab/wcab_board.htm" target="_blank">www.dir.ca.gov/wcab/wcab_board.htm</a><br><br> Workers Compensation Institute<br> <a href="http://www.cwci.org/" target="_blank">http://www.cwci.org/</a><br><br> Workers Compensation Judges- Conference of California<br> <a href="http://ccwcj.org/6/ubb.x?cdra=Y&s=9746057821" target="_blank">http://ccwcj.org/6/ubb.x?cdra=Y&s=9746057821</a><br><br> WCAB EN BANC DECISIONS (including Kunz decision)<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/WCAB/wcab_enbanc.htm" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/WCAB/wcab_enbanc.htm</a><br> <br> WCAB Policy and Procedure Manual<br> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/WCAB/WCAB_Policy_ProcedureManual/WCABPolicy_ProcedureIndex.html" target="_blank">http://www.dir.ca.gov/WCAB/WCAB_Policy_ProcedureManual/WCABPolicy_ProcedureIndex.html</a><br><br> </span><span class="homeheaders"><a name="wcsoft"></a>WC SOFTWARE</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> A1-Law<br><a href="http://www.AppellSoftware.com" target="_blank">www.AppellSoftware.com</a><br> Phone: (805) 493-7722<br>Email: Appell@AppellSoftWare.com<br><br> Tritek<br><a href="http://www.TritekLegal.com" target="_blank">www.TritekLegal.com</a><br>Phone: 818-706-8800<br>Email: sales@triteklegal.com <!--Case Management Software - eCases by Med-Legal, Inc.<br> A free case management program that also includes Rating,<br> calculations (TD, PD, Death, SIF, 3-rd party, etc.),<br> all California Codes (including Labor Code), our QR book,<br> and much more. Call us for your copy at 800-244-3495. Ask<br> for Customer Service.<br><br> Workers Comp Case Management Program <br> Integrated Computer Solutions - Bob Levin<br> <a href="http://www.ralgroup.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ralgroup.com/</a><br><br> Workers' Comp Case Management Program<br> Robert Stake<br> Gould &amp; Stake<br> (805) 489-1385<br>--> <!--<a href="http://www.gouldstake.com" target="_blank">www.gouldstake.com</a><br>--> <br> </span><!--<span class="homeheaders"><a name="vocrehab"></a>VOCATIONAL REHAB</span><span class="hometext"><br> <br> California Association of Rehabilitation &amp; Reemployment Professionals<br> <a href="http://www.CARRP.org" target="_blank">www.CARRP.org</a></span><br>--> </p> <p class="landing">&lt; <A href="#top">Top of Page</A></p> <hr align="left" width="450" size="1" noshade> <p class="landing">&lt; <A class="landing" href="links.html">Table of Contents</A></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="../Footer.js"></SCRIPT> </table> <div id="logo" style="Z-INDEX: 9; LEFT: 1px; VISIBILITY: visible; WIDTH: 176px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 9px; HEIGHT: 62px"><A href="../index.html"><IMG id="l2logo" height="45" src="../graphics/level2_logo.gif" width="176" border="0" name="l2logo"></A></div> </body> </html>