Workers’ Compensation LAWYER IN MOBILE, AL

• Burns
• Concussions
• Eye injuries
• Broken bones
• Amputations
• Strains and sprains
• Bruises and lacerations
• Neck, back, and spine injuries
• Cumulative injuries from repeated stress over time

• Industrial accidents
• Trucking 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:

• Self-inflicted injuries
• 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

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 2 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.

Your workers’ comp benefits should cover the cost of any medical expenses related to your workplace injuries or illness. These can include the cost of medical evaluations, hospital stays, prescriptions, surgeries, and any equipment required to recover, such as a wheelchair or crutches.

Workers’ compensation may also provide payment for disability benefits if your injury or illness limits or prevents your ability to work, replacing a portion of your lost wages. They fall into four categories depending on the severity of your condition.

• Permanent Total Disability – If your injury or illness is so severe that it permanently prevents you from returning to work, you may be entitled to benefits for the duration of your disability.
• Temporary Partial Disability – If you’re still able to work, but your disability causes you to earn less than your usual wages, you may be able to receive temporary partial benefits.
• Temporary Total Disability – This type of disability benefit may be available if you need to take more than five days off from work. When you return to work, or your doctor determines you’ve reached maximum medical improvement, these benefits will cease.
• Permanent Partial Disability – If you’ve suffered a permanent disability that partially hinders your ability to work, you may be entitled to permanent partial disability benefits for a certain amount of time specified by the state.

If the unthinkable happens and your loved one dies from a work-related injury or illness, you may be entitled to death benefits under the workers’ compensation system. These benefits aid the deceased worker’s spouse, children, or other related financial dependents and may even cover funeral expenses.