Your Mobile, AL, Workers' Comp Lawyers

• Industrial accidents
• Truck accidents
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Machinery accidents
• Construction accidents
• Falling objects
• Accidents resulting from hazardous work environments

However, worker’s comp doesn’t cover certain injuries and accidents. These include but are not limited to:

• Stress or psychiatric disorders
• Injuries caused by fighting
• Injuries that happen while committing a crime
• Injuries that occur while under the influence of drugs and alcohol
• Injuries that occur while violating company safety policies
• Self-inflicted injuries

There’s a time limit for how long you have to seek compensation for your injuries for all personal injury cases. This time limit is called the statute of limitations. In Alabama, the statute of limitations for workers’ comp is two years from the date of the injury or two years from the date of your last temporary total disability (TTD) payment.

It’s important to discuss your case with an experienced workers’ comp attorney. At Long & Long, we know what you’re going through, and we’re here to ensure you don’t miss any critical deadlines so you can focus on what is most important: recovering.

Our team works on a contingency-fee-basis. That means we don’t require any upfront fees, and we don’t get paid unless you do!

Workers’ comp is a no-fault system, which means you’re entitled to benefits even if you were responsible for your injury. So as long as the accident occurred while you were on the job, you should be entitled to benefits to help cover your medical expenses and part of your lost wages.

The timeline in a workers’ compensation claim is critical. You should inform your employer of your accident as soon as possible. For example, suppose you cannot earn full wages for three or more days due to an occupational injury or illness. In that case, your employer is responsible for reporting your condition to the insurance company and the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) within seven days of the injury, starting your workers’ comp claim.

It’s unfortunate, but many workers’ comp claims get denied the first time around. If you’ve been denied workers’ compensation, then you may need the help of a Mobile, AL, workers’ comp lawyer. A denial doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t get the benefits you need. It just means you will have to appeal your case. However, the appeal process can take a while, and it can be complex. An experienced attorney can help you navigate the process and fight for the benefits you deserve.

In most cases, no. Generally, you’re restricted to the benefits you receive through workers’ compensation, which means you cannot sue for non-economic damages like pain and suffering. However, if your employer intentionally caused an injury or didn’t carry the necessary workers’ compensation insurance and you were injured, contact our team to share the unique aspects of your case.