By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published February 10, 2026 | Posted in Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: injured worker, wear and tear, workers compensation |
It’s Just Wear and Tear
It’s Just Wear and Tear Many injured workers are told some version of the same thing after reporting a workplace injury: “This isn’t from work. It’s just wear and tear.” Hearing that can be frustrating and confusing, and many people fall into the belief that what the adjuster is telling them is correct. I’ve never Read More
Read MoreCommon Myths About Workers Compensation in Alabama
Common Myths About Workers Compensation in Alabama Workers’ compensation is one of the most misunderstood areas of the law. Injured workers often hesitate to report injuries or seek benefits because they have heard something—from an employer, a coworker, or the internet—that simply is not true. Clearing up these misconceptions is important, because misunderstanding the system Read More
Read MoreHow Do I Prove My Job Caused My Injury?
How Do I Prove My Job Caused My Injury? Understanding Legal Causation, Medical Causation, and Proximate Cause in an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Claim You were hurt at work. Your doctor agrees that you have a real medical problem, but the workers’ compensation insurance company says: “That doesn’t mean your job caused it.” This can be Read More
Read MoreAfraid of Being Fired After a Job Injury?
Afraid of Being Fired After a Job Injury? Many injured workers worry that reporting a job injury or filing a workers’ compensation claim could cost them their job. Studies and real-world experience both show that this fear is common—and sometimes it even prevents workers from reporting injuries at all. When injuries go unreported, medical conditions Read More
Read More10 Common Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Alabama Workers’ Compensation Claim
10 Common Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Alabama Workers’ Compensation Claim No one expects to be injured at work. Unfortunately, we have represented enough injured workers over the years to know that many people unintentionally hurt their own workers’ compensation claims—not because they are dishonest or careless, but because they simply don’t understand how the Read More
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I’m Injured at Work in Alabama?
What Should I Do If I’m Injured at Work in Alabama? A workplace injury can be overwhelming. One minute you’re doing your job, and the next you’re wondering: Should I report the injury? Who pays my medical bills? Can I see my own doctor? How do I pay my bills if I am taken out Read More
Read MoreCommon Reasons Alabama Workers Compensation Claims Are Denied
Common Reasons Alabama Workers Compensation Claims Are Denied And What You Can Do to Protect Your Rights One of the first questions many injured workers ask after receiving a denial letter is: “How can they deny my claim? I was hurt at work.” It is a fair question, but simply being injured at work does Read More
Read MoreBipolar Disorder and Social Security Disability Claims in Alabama
Bipolar Disorder and Social Security Disability Claims in Alabama Bipolar disorder—sometimes referred to as manic depression—is a serious mental health condition that can significantly interfere with a person’s ability to maintain full-time employment. The disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including episodes of major depression and periods of mania or hypomania. These fluctuations are Read More
Read MoreTBIs and Social Security Disability Claims
TBIs and Social Security Disability Claims Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most misunderstood conditions in Social Security Disability cases. Because the effects of a brain injury are often invisible, claimants are frequently met with skepticism—even when their symptoms are life-altering. A traumatic brain injury occurs when a blow or jolt to the head Read More
Read MoreWhy Functional Limitations Matter More Than Medical Diagnoses in Social Security Disability and Alabama Workers’ Compensation Cases
Why Functional Limitations Matter More Than Medical Diagnoses in Social Security Disability and Alabama Workers’ Compensation Cases Why Two People with the Same Diagnosis May Receive Very Different Legal Outcomes Throughout this series, we have discussed several mental abilities that are essential to maintaining employment. We have examined the ability to: understand, remember, and carry Read More
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