Mobile, Alabama Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Injury from any type of accident can be life-changing. You’ll endure physical pain, emotional turmoil, and may suffer financial consequences. This is magnified when you are injured at work, where a different set of rules applies to how you are compensated for your losses.

In most cases, employers in Alabama with five or more employees are required by law to carry Workers’ Compensation coverage. Even if this coverage exists, there is no guarantee that you will receive the benefits you need and deserve after a workplace injury.

If you’ve been injured on the job and need help with your claim, the experienced workers’ compensation lawyers who work with Hawk Legal can help. We are aggressive advocates for the rights of this state’s injured workers. Contact us as soon as possible for a free consultation.

Getting Legal Assistance When You Need It Most

The state’s worker’s compensation system exists so that there are protections in place for workers who are injured on the job. Without this coverage, an injured worker would be forced to sue their employer or rely on health insurance for medical care, which many Americans today find lacking.

When you dedicate so much of your time to an employer, you expect that they will come through in a time of need, particularly if you are injured while in their employ. This isn’t always the case. Too many injured workers not only struggle to understand this system but also to get the benefits they are entitled to by law.

At Hawk Legal, we have over 30 years of experience fighting for the rights of the people of Alabama. Our goal is to help you navigate this complex process and obtain the most favorable outcome possible in your workers’ compensation case. We do this at no upfront cost to you since we are only paid if and when your case settles or concludes through trial.

Common Workers’ Compensation Injuries

No matter where you work, you always have exposure to workplace accidents and injuries. Some industries are more dangerous than others, and a higher number of accidents occur in jobs related to:

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Mining
• Fishing
• Truck Driving
• Auto Repair
• Pipe-Fitting & Welding
• Logging
• Oil & Gas
• Farming
• Powerline & Utility Work
• Warehouses

Some of the most common workplace injuries that are reported include:

• Machinery Accidents
• Slip and Fall Injuries
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Repetitive Motion Injuries
• Being Struck by Objects
• Electrocution
• Overexertion
• Exposure to Toxic Substances

Benefits Under Alabama Workers’ Compensation

Being injured can be a severe hardship for just about anyone. Fortunately, workers’ comp entitles you to a variety of benefits.

• Temporary Disability. These benefits will partially replace your wages (2/3 of your average gross weekly wage) if you miss time from work. You are not paid for the first three days unless you miss at least 21 days from work.
• Permanent Disability. This benefit compensates you for any permanent impairment resulting from your injury. It is determined after you are medically stabilized.
• Other Benefits. Worker’s compensation will also pay for your necessary medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and medical mileage. If there is a work-related death, the benefits include funeral costs and death benefits.

Can Your Claim Be Denied?

If you were injured at work, it’s not your responsibility to prove this or to show that you weren’t responsible for the accident to receive workers’ compensation benefits. One of the things you must do is notify your employer immediately if you suffer an injury at work, even a minor one.

Fault is not a factor, but there are exceptions. If any of the following are true, your claim can be denied:

• The injury wasn’t work-related;
• The injury was the result of the employee’s willful misconduct;
• The employee was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of injury; or
• The injury was the result of the employee’s intention to do harm to themselves or someone else;

Even if your claim is accepted, an insurance company or employer can try to undermine your case in a variety of ways. You might be asked to return to work too soon, have legitimate medical care denied, or have your lost wages undervalued.

Appeals for Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims in Alabama

In some cases, an overzealous employer or workers’ compensation carrier will try to deny your claim for frivolous reasons. Their hope is that you will simply accept this denial at face value. This could be a mistake.

If you were denied benefits because you reported an accident late or even have some pre-existing health issues, these are not necessarily reasons that will stand up to legal scrutiny. In other words, you should fight this, and we can help.

If you have a dispute related to workers’ compensation in Alabama, this must be handled in civil court. This is a complex process that requires handling by a skilled accident attorney. Since there are time limits for pursuing your case, we recommend that you contact us as soon as possible.

Was Another Party At-Fault in Your Accident?

When a workplace accident was caused by a third party, you may be able to take legal action outside the worker’s compensation system. This applies, for example, if you were injured at work due to a faulty piece of machinery or because of the negligence of a subcontractor. In either case, you would have the right to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the party that was responsible for your harm.

Speak with a Qualified Mobile Workers’ Compensation Attorney

When you’ve been injured on the job in Alabama, you have certain rights. Your employer’s workers’ compensation coverage should provide you with the benefits you need to cover medical care, lost wages, and other damages.

This may be a stressful time, and there’s always a chance that you won’t receive fair treatment from either the insurance company or your employer. At Hawk Legal, the Mobile workers’ compensation attorneys that we work with will answer your questions about these benefits, walk you through the process of submitting your claim, and aggressively represent your rights from start to finish.

Contact our office today at (251) 690-7799 to schedule your free consultation or message us through our web contact form.