By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published January 5, 2026 | Posted in Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: Can I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits While Receiving Workers’ Compensation, workers compensation |
Can I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits While Receiving Workers’ Compensation in Alabama?
Can I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits While Receiving Workers’ Compensation in Alabama? One of the most common questions we hear from injured workers whose injury is so severe that they are thinking of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is this: “Can I apply for Social Security Disability benefits while I am receiving workers’ Read More
Read MoreWhen an Adjuster Pushes You to Settle
When an Adjuster Pushes You to Settle It is not uncommon for injured workers to contact our office after being repeatedly pressured by a workers’ compensation adjuster to settle their claim. Most of the time, the worker’s concern is straightforward: Is this offer fair? Unfortunately, many injured workers have no reliable way to answer that Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens After You Report a Job Injury and Request Medical Treatment in Alabama?
What Happens After You Report a Job Injury and Request Medical Treatment in Alabama? After suffering a job injury in Alabama, the first and most important step is to report the injury to your employer and request medical treatment. Once you have done that, many injured workers assume the process will move quickly and smoothly Read More
Read MoreWhat to do After Suffering a Job Injury in Alabama
What to do After Suffering a Job Injury in Alabama Every day in Alabama, workers are injured while performing their job duties. Sometimes the injury is obvious—a fall from a ladder, pain immediately after lifting a heavy object, or a piece of machinery malfunctioning causing injury. Other times the injury may seem minor at first, Read More
Read MoreMy complaints of pain are being ignored
My complaints of pain are being ignored “It feels like no one is listening to me about my pain.” Unfortunately, this is something we hear far too often from Alabama workers who have suffered job-related injuries. After an on-the-job injury, most people want one simple thing: to heal, return to work, and continue providing for Read More
Read MoreWhat Are Your Rights If You Are Totally Disabled After a Work Injury in Alabama
What Are Your Rights If You Are Totally Disabled After a Work Injury? Being described as “totally disabled” under Alabama workers’ compensation law does not mean that a person is helpless or unable to perform any activity. Instead, it is a legal term that refers to an injured worker’s ability to earn a living after Read More
Read MoreWhat If I Work Through a Temp Agency and Suffer a Job Injury
What If I Work Through a Temp Agency and Suffer a Job Injury? Many workers who are injured on the job while working through a temporary agency assume they have two options: file a workers’ compensation claim against the temp agency and sue the company where they were actually working. Under Alabama law, that is Read More
Read MoreMy Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied — What Do I Do Next?
My Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied — What Do I Do Next? If your claim for workers’ compensation benefits has been denied, the most important thing to know is this: a denial is not the end of your case. Many valid Alabama workers’ compensation claims are denied initially, often for reasons that do not hold Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Alabama
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Alabama Injured workers in Alabama who suffer a compensable job-related injury may be entitled to several different types of workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, many injured workers are never fully informed about what benefits are available to them. For that reason, even after a seemingly minor injury, it can be helpful Read More
Read MoreHow much can I expect to get from a settlement of my Alabama workers comp claim
How much can I expect to get from a settlement of my Alabama workers comp claim? One of the most common questions injured workers ask early in a case is simple: “Will I get a settlement—and how much will it be?” The honest answer is that no credible attorney can give a reliable dollar figure Read More
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