Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Lencsis Peter M., 1953- Workers compensation: a reference and guide / Peter M. Lencsis. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-56720-174-1 (alk. paper) 1. Workers' compensation -- Law and legislation -- United States. I. title. KF3615.L46 1998 344.73'02l -- dc21 97-46649 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 1998 by Peter M. Lencsis All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 97-46649 ISBN: 1-56720-174-1 First published in 1998 Quorum Books, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. Printed in the United States of America ∞+⃝TM The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48-1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -iv- |