Workers' Compensation Attorney - Birmingham, Alabama

Why Hire a Lawyer?

Workers’ comp benefits are based on the extent of your disability. The laws in Alabama are not favorable to the employee. If the disability is partial, you get a maximum of 300 weeks of compensation—about 6 ½ years. If the disability is permanent and total, you could get benefits for life.

In order to receive the benefits you need to pay your bills and provide for your family, you need to have a knowledgeable attorney on your side. An attorney can ensure that the calculations for your benefits are correct. There is a physical impairment rating and a vocational impairment rating. The law states that you are entitled to be compensated based on the impairment on your ability to earn, not just your physical impairment rating that is usually given by the doctor. However, the insurance company may try to pay you solely based on your doctor’s physical impairment rating. That usually results in a much lower settlement offer. A lawyer can help your properly evaluate your case by taking ALL factors allowed by law into account. The attorney’s fees are limited by statute in Alabama. You cannot afford not to have an attorney if you have suffered a permanent injury on the job. Click here for a free report on what you need to know about workers’ compensation in Alabama.

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