Alabama Workers Compensation Attorneys I just want it over with

Alabama Workers Compensation Attorneys.  I have been practicing workers’ compensation, wrongful termination and Social Security Disability law in Alabama for nearly 34-years, and it is quite normal for a client whose case seems to be dragging on and on to complain that they “just want it over with.”  I spoke with such a client earlier today, and while the injured worker always has the final say in their case, when I hear this from a client I try to calm them down and focus on what the most important part of their case is—recovering a fully as possible from a job injury.

If a workers compensation claim has gone on for months or years, that generally indicates that the worker has suffered a severe injury.  This morning, I worked on two of my cases, one client Powell and Denny have been representing for 7 years, and the other one we have been working with for 6 years.  Both clients suffered catastrophic injuries, have undergone multiple surgeries and have understandably have some anxiety.  How much longer will this go on?  I just want it to stop.  I just want it over with.

We completely understand.  Years of living off of temporary total disability benefits is difficult, and having to endure multiple surgeries can be excruciating.  Wanting it all to just go away is wrap up the claim can be desirable, but just settling the case so you can be done with dealing with workers compensation is probably a bad idea.  Our number one focus-both ours and our clients’-has to be getting them as healed as possible, and that means keeping pushing forward with reasonable medical care as long as the surgeon thinks they can help you, we should see if they can.  This is not to say an injured worker has to agree to any surgery recommended.  Alabama law is clear-if refusing to undergo surgery is “reasonable” (we are not talking about surgery for an ACL tear, or carpel tunnel-but spinal surgery, fusions, etc.), then the injured worker does not have to acquiesce and have the surgery, but they are expected to take all reasonable steps to try and receive all the medical care they need.

The injured worker is generally in a state of some depression and exhaustion; our job is to clarify what is of the utmost importance, and that is thinking about their condition 5-years from now if they do not keep in the right.  That is one of the biggest reason an experienced Alabama work injury attorney can be beneficial-the ability to listen to their clients, try and respond to their worries and concerns, and try to remind them that the quickest route is not always the best.

If you have suffered a job injury in Alabama-or if your employer is located in Alabama- and you have questions about your right to Alabama Workers Compensation benefits, don’t hesitate to contact and speak with one of the experienced attorneys at Powell and Denny today for a free consultation. Appointments are available in person, or virtually via Zoom if more convenient.  And remember, there is no fee unless you recover monetarily.

 

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Powell and Denny have been selected as one of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report for each of the last 10 years, have been selected as one of Birmingham’s Top Lawyers by B-Metro Magazine for the last 5 years, have been selected by The National Advocates as one of the Top 20 Workers’ Compensation Firms (plaintiffs) and Powell and Denny, P.C.-has been selected as one of the “Best of the Best” law firms by The American Registry.

Mr. Denny is AV rated by Martindale Hubbard (the highest rating possible) and Mr. Powell has been rated as Superior by The National Registry

+ Powell and Denny have successfully represented injured workers from Birmingham, Huntsville, Florence, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, Athens, Decatur, Town Creek Ardmore, Hartselle, Madison, Toney, Scottsboro, Ft. Payne, New Hope, Guntersville, Albertville, Boaz, Ashville, Anniston, Gadsden, Cullman, Jasper, Gardendale, Morris, Kimberly, Centerpoint, Leeds, Tarrant City, Fairfield, Hueytown, Bessemer, Adger, Tuscaloosa, Cordova, Alabaster, Pelham, Harpersville, Opelika, Phenix City, Montgomery, Clanton, Calera, Helena, Enterprise, Evergreen, Monroeville, Mobile, Evergreen, Alabaster, Pelham, Trussville and towns and cities in between.

 

 

Alabama Workers Compensation Attorneys                     I just want it over with