By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published April 20, 2026 | Posted in Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: alabama workers compensation attorneys, FCE, impairment rating, maximum medical improvement, mmi, ppd, ptd, settlement, What Happens After You Reach Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) in an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Case? |
What Is Mediation in an Alabama Workers Compensation or Disability Case?
What Is Mediation in an Alabama Workers Compensation or Disability Case? If you have a workers’ compensation or other injury-related case in Alabama, you may hear that your case is being scheduled for mediation. For most injured workers, they have no idea what What Is Mediation? Mediation is a structured settlement conference where both sides Read More
Read MoreCan Workers Compensation Deny My Claim Because of a Preexisting Condition?
Can Workers Compensation Deny My Claim Because of a Preexisting Condition? One of the most common—and frustrating—things injured workers hear after a job injury is: “Your condition is preexisting, so your claim is not covered.” “You hurt your back years ago.” “This shows up on your MRI as an old injury.” “This isn’t from work—it Read More
Read MoreHow Long Does an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Case Take
How Long Does an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Case Take? One of the most common questions we hear from injured workers is “How long will my workers’ compensation case take?” The honest answer is, it depends. Some cases resolve in a matter of months, while others can take years. The timeline largely depends on the nature Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding the Role of the Workers Compensation Insurance Carrier
Understanding the Role of the Workers Compensation Insurance Carrier Many injured workers in Alabama assume that once they report a job injury, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier will guide them through the process and make sure they receive the benefits they are entitled to under the law. This is not always the case. Workers’ compensation Read More
Read MoreIt’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 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 MoreAlabama 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 Read More
Read MoreAre Part-Time Employees Covered by Alabama Workers’ Compensation
Are Part-Time Employees Covered by Alabama Workers’ Compensation? Over the years, we have spoken with many injured workers who assumed their injury would not be covered by workers’ compensation because they were employed on a part-time basis. That belief is understandable—but under Alabama law, it is generally incorrect. Alabama’s Workers’ Compensation Act does not distinguish Read More
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