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I Owe Child Support, Will That Affect My Social Security Disability Claim?

I Owe Child Support, Will That Affect My Social Security Disability Claim? One of the most common questions we hear from disability claimants is “I owe child support. Will that affect my Social Security Disability claim?”  The answer depends upon several factors, including: Whether you are receiving SSDI or SSI benefits; Whether you owe current Read More

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Do I Have to Have Surgery After a Work Injury if I Don’t Want It?

Do I Have to Have Surgery After a Work Injury if I Don’t Want It? One of the most difficult decisions an injured worker may face is whether to undergo surgery after a workplace injury.  Perhaps your authorized treating physician has recommended: Back surgery; Neck surgery; Knee surgery; Shoulder surgery; or Carpal tunnel surgery. You Read More

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Can Social Security Deny My Disability Claim Because I Could Not Afford Medical Treatment?

Can Social Security Deny My Disability Claim Because I Could Not Afford Medical Treatment? One of the most frustrating situations faced by many Social Security Disability claimants occurs when Social Security questions their credibility because they stopped seeing doctors, stopped taking medication, or went months—or even years—without receiving medical treatment.  For many disabled individuals, the Read More

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What Is an Alleged Onset Date and Why Does It Matter in a Social Security Disability Claim?

What Is an Alleged Onset Date and Why Does It Matter in a Social Security Disability Claim? One of the most important dates in a Social Security Disability claim is something known as the Alleged Onset Date, often referred to as the AOD, and many people applying for Social Security Disability benefits misunderstand what this Read More

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What Is an Employee Under Alabama Workers’ Compensation Law?

What Is an Employee Under Alabama Workers’ Compensation Law? One of the first questions that must be answered in any Alabama workers’ compensation claim is surprisingly simple: Was the injured person an employee? Most people assume they know the answer. If they were working when they got hurt, they naturally believe they must be an Read More

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Scheduled vs. Non-Scheduled Injuries in Alabama Workers Compensation Cases: Why the Difference Matters

Scheduled vs. Non-Scheduled Injuries in Alabama Workers Compensation Cases: Why the Difference Matters If you have been injured at work in Alabama, you may hear your attorney, physician, or the workers’ compensation insurance carrier refer to your injury as either a scheduled injury or a non-scheduled injury. Most injured workers have never heard these terms Read More

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What Does Authorized Medical Treatment Mean in an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Claim

What Does Authorized Medical Treatment Mean in an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Claim? One of the most common sources of confusion in Alabama workers’ compensation claims involves something called authorized medical treatment.  Many injured workers assume that because they were hurt at work, workers’ compensation must pay for any doctor, specialist, or medical treatment they choose, Read More

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What Is Medical Causation and Why Does It Matter in an Alabama Workers Compensation Claim?

What Is Medical Causation and Why Does It Matter in an Alabama Workers Compensation Claim? Many injured workers believe that if they are hurt at work, they automatically qualify for workers’ compensation benefits.  Unfortunately, workers’ compensation claims are often more complicated than that. One of the most important issues in almost every disputed workers’ compensation Read More

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How Do I Get Paid While I am Off Work? Understanding Alabama Workers Compensation Benefits

How Do I Get Paid While I am Off Work? Understanding Alabama Workers Compensation Benefits If you have been injured at work and your doctor has taken you off work, one of the first questions you are probably asking is “How am I going to pay my bills if I can’t work?” Fortunately, Alabama’s Workers’ Read More

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What Is Workers Compensation and How Does It Work in Alabama?

What Is Workers Compensation and How Does It Work in Alabama? If you have been injured at work, you are probably not concerned with legal terminology or the history of workers’ compensation laws. You are more likely asking practical questions such as: Who is going to pay my medical bills? Will I receive a workers’ Read More

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