By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published February 10, 2026 | Posted in Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: injured worker, wear and tear, workers compensation |
It’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
Read MoreCan 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
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