Birmingham Back & Neck Injury Attorney
Get the Compensation You Need to Recover
Birmingham workers’ compensation attorney Joseph A. Ingram of Ingram Law represents employees in many industries who have been hurt on the job. At our firm, we understand the stress that these accidents may cause, both for an injured person and for his or her family. We work aggressively to pursue the full benefits that victims deserve to help them get back on their feet.
If you were injured at work, our team can:
- Walk you through the claims process
- Negotiate with employers and insurers
- Represent you in an appeal if needed
At Ingram Law, we are always looking out for our clients’ best interest. We believe that you have the right to compensation that will help you recover – and we are ready to fight to help you obtain those benefits.
File your claim today with the help of Ingram Law. Contact us online or call (205) 335-2640.
Establishing Eligibility for Benefits
Many people in Alabama may suffer back or neck injuries on the job. For example, a grocery store clerk may slip and fall in a slick aisle, or a warehouse worker may suffer a forklift accident. These injuries can be severe and often limit a person’s ability to return to work. When this happens, workers’ compensation benefits play a critical role in reducing the financial impact on the employee and their family.
Workers’ compensation is essentially an insurance system. Employers typically pay into a large reservoir of money, which is then available to employees who are injured on the job. State law requires employers with five or more workers to offer these benefits. They typically include money for medical bills and some lost wages.
To be eligible for benefits, you must show that the back or neck injury happened in the course of your job. This means that the accident happened at a place where you could reasonably have expected to be as part of the job and that you were performing job or incidental duties when it happened. A pizza delivery driver, for example, would likely be entitled to benefits for injuries sustained in a car accident while he is directly returning to the store from a delivery. If he takes the long way back so that he can pick up his daughter at school, on the other hand, the situation is a little more complicated.
Fighting Hard on Your Behalf
One of the most common defenses that employers or insurers may raise when trying to avoid paying benefits is that the worker’s injuries were the result of a pre-existing condition. In other words, the employer may say that you should not receive benefits after a car accident on the job because you already had chronic back and neck pain before the crash.
This means that a person seeking benefits needs to gather medical documentation and other evidence to clearly show that any injuries were caused at least in part by the workplace accident. Our experienced workers’ compensation lawyer in Birmingham can help compile this evidence and present it in the strongest possible manner.
With over a decade of experience helping injured employees navigate the benefits process, Ingram Law is ready to help you overcome your struggle. We proudly serve people throughout Jefferson County and Alabama.
Give us a call at (205) 335-2640 to get started on your case.
Get to Know Your Attorney
Learn More About Joe Ingram
Birmingham Criminal Defense Attorney Mr. Ingram is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree from Samford University, he worked for Alabama Power in Corporate Accounting. Mr. Ingram earned his law degree from Birmingham School of Law in 2002. While attending law school, Mr. Ingram worked as a law clerk in the Office of District Attorney for the Tenth Judicial Circuit in Jefferson County, Alabama. He has also served as an Assistant District Attorney in Baldwin County.
Proven Track Record
Hear From Our Satisfied Clients
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"He was very communicative about any and every question I had or any updates he had for me."I definitely would use him again if the need arises for me.- David
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"A wonderful attorney"Mr . Ingram is a very knowledgeable attorney and understanding. He worked out a wonderful deal.- Angela Jackson
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"Absolutely Great!"Mr. Ingram deals with complicated cases and makes you feels at ease with a resolution. He looks out for your best interest. Honest and empathetic to your needs.- Anonymous
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"Definitely a great attorney !"I had a issue that I needed an attorney to help me with. Mr. Ingram was the man to call upon. He answered my calls day and night. I would definitely recommend him!- Joe
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"Excellent, Just Plain Excellent"Joe Ingram was the perfect attorney my wife and I needed as we faced being deposed in our ex-son-in-law’s child custody litigation. His broad experience made it easy for him to walk us through the process, provide guidance on answering questions, and counsel us on the preparation of requested documents. As a result, my wife and I confidently entered the deposition with little or no trepidation. Really, I cannot say enough nice things about him. I just know that if I ever need an attorney or legal advice in the future, he’ll be the one I call first.- Edgar Smith, USAF Retired
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"Gets the Job Done"Thankful I chose to work with Joseph Ingram. He knows the law, made my case a priority and got the job done. Very Competent and trustworthy. I would 100% recommend Joeseph Ingram and work with him again.- GClark Johnson
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"Amazing"If you ever find yourself in need of an exceptional lawyer that goes above and beyond Joe Ingram is that person. I personally found myself calling Joe on weekends, day, night, it did not make any difference. He always made himself available. Joe worked diligently for two years on my husband’s case and through it all kept us calm with continuously assurance “it’s going to be okay”. His case did come out much better than either of us could have imagined. I cannot begin to express my gratitude and appreciation to Joe.- Ms. Franklin
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"Exceptional"My first meeting with Joe I felt as if I could trust him completely. I had a thousand questions and he patiently explained in an understandable way to me the answers. Joe took on my case. I was continually kept in the loop of the progress and of any issues along the way. Joe is an amazing attorney and a super nice person. I would highly recommend Joe if you ever need the best. Thank You Joe K. Franklin- Ken