Nothing presented here is legal advice or be relied upon as such, please contact an attorney for accurate information regarding the law.

These questions and answers below are simply some of the most common examples that we see in practice.

• Is it too late for me to make a claim for workers compensation?
  • Not necessarily, the time to file a workers compensation claim will vary depending on the applicable body of law, date of injury, or date of last payment from the Employer/insurance carrier. If you are unsure you can always call us, consultations are free.
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• How do I know if I have a claim or am entitled to some, any, or more benefits than what I am receiving?
  • Generally, an injured worker will be entitled to some form of compensation as required by law. However, it is not always clear cut and may require an attorney to verify that you are being adequately, fairly, and lawfully compensated.
• What is Workers Compensation?
  • Workers compensation is the protection of an injured workers income and coverage for medical treatment in the event of an on-the-job injury. This will often cover 2/3 of the worker’s weekly wage if taken off work and any medical bills associated with treatment required from the injury or course of treatment from an authorized physician.
• Can my employer fire me for getting injured or filing for workers compensation?
  • No, not without possibly incurring more liability. Under a majority of workers compensation statutes an injured worker cannot be fired for filing a workers compensation claim or suit. In the event an employer does fire you, one should seek council for guidance and discussion as the employer may incur additional liability for wrongful termination.
• Why do I need a lawyer even if I am being paid?
  • If you are being paid by the Employer or insurance carrier it is still possible that you are not being paid correctly or may be entitled to additional benefits.
• The workers’ Compensation insurance carrier is offering me money to settle my claim?
  • Settling a workers’ compensation claim is common. However, one should always seek council to ensure that any potential settlement is fair.
• How much does a Workers Compensation attorney “cost”?
  • For a claim falling under Alabama State law the attorney fee is statutorily set at 15% on contingency. This means that you do not pay directly. We only get paid if we recover benefits for you.
  • For a claim falling under the LHWCA “Longshore Act” the attorney fee’s are generally employer paid as determined by law.