Falls occurring on the job are among the most frequent Alabama workplace accidents. While the severity of these injuries varies greatly, every employee who has been in one should take specific steps as soon as possible after the mishap to ensure you get your rightful...
Workers’ Comp And SSDI Claims
Addressing Machinery Maintenance Safety Concerns
Manufacturing plants and mills in Alabama are full of people working hard to make a decent living. Unfortunately, dealing with heavy machinery opens up the possibility of accidents and life-altering injuries. Even routine maintenance on factory floors can become...
Eligibility requirements for Alabama social security disability
Qualified Alabama residents unable to work because of a physical or mental condition can possibly receive social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, the SSDI approval rate is low. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), 63 percent of...
There may be third-party claims after a work accident
Residents of Demopolis and other nearby areas of Alabama may want to know more about the possibility of a third-party claim after an accident at work. Injury may happen, and workers' compensation is there to cover it. However, someone else may be at fault, besides...
Top reasons workers’ compensation claims are denied
Most workers in Alabama are covered under their employers' workers' compensation insurance. If someone gets injured at work, he or she can usually file an accident injury claim and pursue financial compensation for some of his or her medical expenses and lost wages....
Second opinions might complicate worker’s comp claims
Alabama job providers must carry worker’s compensation insurance to cover the costs of workplace injuries arising from accidents. The insurance policy protects workers by paying for their medical costs and providing income until they can return to work. It also...
When to file a workers’ compensation claim
Every year, thousands of workers across the country are injured while performing their job duties. For the majority of full-time employees in Alabama, their jobs are their livelihood. It's understandable that an injured employee would be worried when he or she suffers...
Business owner accused of workers’ compensation fraud
There are certain events in life that can prevent employees in Alabama from being present at work. Things such as surgical procedures, major illnesses and serious injuries will undoubtedly require employees to need time away from...
All about workers’ compensation insurance
The reason most people seek employment is to provide financial support for their families and loved ones. However, what happens when a person is injured on the job and can no longer work? Most full-time employees in Alabama have workers' compensation...
Workers’ compensation: Things to consider when filing a claim
For many Alabama residents, full-time employment is not only about the salary, but also about the numerous benefits that come with a full-time job. Most of the time, these benefits include paid time off, health insurance and workers'...