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Alabama Workers Compensation Questions: (45) What if I was fired after suffering a Job Injury?
What can I do if I was fired after suffering a Job Injury? Unfortunately, it is not unusual for our attorneys to receive a phone call from a worker who, after suffering a job injury, was fired. A lot of the times, the termination (or layoff) was for legitimate reasons–things are tough all over in Read More
Read MoreAlabama Workers Compensation Questions: (44) Do I have a workers compensation claim if my injury occurred while I was in the Parking Lot?
Do I have a workers’ compensation claim if my injury occurred while I was in the Parking Lot? Alabama Workman’s Comp benefits are not limited solely to workers who were hurt at work while they on the clock. Under Alabama’s Workers’ Compensation law, “’employment is not limited by the actual time when the workman reaches Read More
Read MoreAlabama Workers Compensation Questions: (43) What if I work through a Temp Agency and suffered a Job Injury?
What if I work through a Temp Agency and suffered a job injury? Many people believe that they would be able to pursue workers compensation benefits through their employer-the Temp Agency-and sue the company where they are actually working under a general tort theory such as negligence; however, this is not how workers compensation works Read More
Read MoreProfessional Truck Driver Among Most Dangerous Jobs in U.S.
Professional Truck Driver Among Most Dangerous Jobs in U.S. If you are a truck driver for one of Alabama’s numerous transit companies (Alabama Freight, AMX Trucking, Boyd Brothers, Baggett Transportation, BPI Transportation, Malone Freight, etc.), you already know that you are a professional who performs a job necessary for our Nation; you probably also feel Read More
Read MoreAlabama Workers Compensation Questions: (42) Can I file for workers compensation benefits if I was only a part time employee?
Can I file for workers compensation benefits if I was only a part time employee? Through the years the Alabama Job Injury attorneys at Powell and Denny have spoken to numerous injured workers who thought that their work injury would not be covered under Alabama’s workers compensation laws because they were a part time employee. Read More
Read MoreAlabama Workers Compensation Questions: (41) Is the Company Nurse allowed to be present during my doctor visit?
Is the Company Nurse allowed to be present during my doctor visit? No, they are not. You have the right to ask them (politely) to wait outside while you are evaluated and discussing your injury with the doctor. The law allows the insurance company to have a nurse speak with the doctor about your treatment, Read More
Read MoreAlabama Workers Compensation Questions: (40) Can I still bring a claim for workers compensation benefits if I did not immediately file an Injury Report?
Can I still bring a claim for workers compensation benefits if I did not immediately file an injury report? First off, it is not an accident report that is to be filed, it is an INJURY report. This is not just a matter of semantics. Per Alabama law, employers are to file an injury report Read More
Read MoreAlabama Workers Compensation Questions: (39) Can I still bring a workers compensation claim if I tested positive for drugs?
Can I still bring a workers compensation claim if I tested positive for drugs? Taking illegal drugs, or misusing prescription drugs, is against the law–we all know this. If you suffered a job injury because you were under the effects of an illegal drug, or because you were abusing a legally prescribed drug or alcohol, Read More
Read MoreThe High Cost of Workers Comp
The High Cost of Workers Comp Alabama Workers Compensation Lawyers The High Cost of Workers Comp: Earlier this month I spoke on the the phone with one of my workers compensation clients; they informed me that the stress and financial problems he and his family have been forced to go through during the pendency of Read More
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