By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published March 25, 2022 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: You Should Know Your Lawyer |
You Should Know Your Lawyer
You Should Know Your Lawyer It is not uncommon for our office to receive calls from injured workers or persons seeking Alabama Workers’ Compensation benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration who are already represented by other attorneys. Once we find out that they already have a lawyer, we tell them that they Read More
Read MoreAlabama Workers Compensation It isn’t Fair
Alabama Workers Compensation It isn’t Fair The other day I was reading an article about where in Nebraska, a bill was submitted which calls for raising benefits received by workers who suffered job injuries because the amount they receive is not enough to cover what they actually loose as the result of a serious Read More
Read MoreSuicidal Thoughts on the Rise with Teens and Young Adults
Suicidal Thoughts on the Rise with Teens and Young Adults The attached article from the Wall Street Journal is especially concerning for me as I am the Father of teenage sons. A June 2020 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that over a quarter (25.5%) of 18 to 24 year olds Read More
Read MoreJob Injuries in Alabama
Job Injuries in Alabama The other day I was reviewing articles on workers compensation claims and came across the attached article. In this news article, it states that Alabama ranks #6 among the States when it comes to job injuries. Remember, with a population of just under 5 million, Alabama ranks 24th in the Nation Read More
Read MorePTSD, Alabama Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability and First Responders
PTSD, Alabama Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability and First Responders Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental condition which develops after a person has experienced a traumatic event. There has been an increase in post-traumatic stress cases due to soldiers in the military returning home from the war front-which is totally understandable, but Read More
Read MoreHurt at Work Nurses, CNAs, Therapist, EMTs, Healthcare Workers Top Job Injury List
Hurt at Work Nurses, CNAs, Therapist, EMTs, Healthcare Workers Top Job Injury List The last two years have been chaotic for us all, but for Healthcare Workers (Nurses, CNAs, Certified Nursing Assistants, EMTs, Emergency Medical Technicians, Therapists, etc.) unbelievably so, and this fact is borne out by the numbers. In November 2021, the U.S. Department Read More
Read MorePTSD and Social Security Disability
PTSD and Social Security Disability The other day I was reading some articles related to Social Security Disability claims, and I came across the attached article detailing how the 7th Circuit Court of Civil Appeals recently reversed and remanded a claim for disability benefits that was denied based on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In Read More
Read MoreSteel and Iron Workers and Alabama Workers Compensation Claims
Steel and Iron Workers and Alabama Workers Compensation Claims Steel and Iron Workers have strenuous jobs and work in conditions where they are exposed to constant peril. This is why steel workers and iron workers jobs consistently rate high in listings of the most dangerous jobs worldwide. Whatever their job, be it a Boilermaker, Welder, Read More
Read MoreNO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN
NO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN Like most Alabamians, the other day I was watching the news when I was hit with a barrage of T.V. lawyer adds, and I was struck by the new ads coming out that talk about how “this” law firm doesn’t take a fee unless they win for their clients; they Read More
Read MoreQuestions to Ask before Hiring an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Questions to Ask before Hiring an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Lawyer If you live or work in Alabama, and you have sustained a workers’ compensation injury, most likely you have a lot of questions. Do I have a claim? Can I see my own doctor? How do I get paid if I am off work due Read More
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