Your employer is obligated to provide a safe work environment. When that doesn't happen and injuries occur, it's your livelihood that is impacted, not the company's bottom line.
That's where we come in.
WHY WORKERS' COMPENSATION IS IMPORTANT
Alabama workers’ compensation law requires all employers that regularly employ five or more employees to have workers’ compensation coverage. Statistics reveal that the average American worker who works from age 20 to 65 will work a total of approximately 90,000 hours in his or her life. It is no surprise that workplace injuries are common and inevitable. Attorney Matt White has been practicing in the area of workers’ comp law for over 20 years.
WHAT WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERS
When a worker is injured on the job or develops an illness due to workplace conditions, the injured worker is entitled to three types of benefits:
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Medical benefits, which cover 100% of the worker's medical bills
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Compensation benefits, which pay the worker two-thirds of their gross pay for lost wages, and
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Disability benefits, which pay the worker for any permanent disability.
However, employers sometimes dispute the validity of a claim. That's when you need an experienced workers' compensation attorney.
WHEN TO HIRE A WORKERS' COMP LAWYER
When you are injured on the job in Alabama, your injuries are most likely covered by workers’ compensation insurance. If you have a serious injury such as a back or neck injury or your employer is giving you a hard time in pursuing workers’ compensation for those injuries, we can help. In Alabama, disputed workers' compensation claims are resolved in court. You need an experienced workers' comp lawyer to get the benefits that you deserve.
LITIGATION EXPERIENCE
In Alabama, disputed workers' compensation claims are resolved in court. You need an experienced advocate to ensure that you get the benefits that you deserve.
Attorney Matt White focuses a large percentage of his practice on workers’ compensation litigation. A thorough understanding of Alabama law and the litigation process is essential for any lawyer representing workers in a workers’ compensation case. Attorney Matt White has been practicing in the area of workers’ compensation law for over 20 years.
COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES
Some of the more common workplace injuries include:
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Amputations
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Back Injuries
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Burn Injuries
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Cuts or punctures
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Death
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Disfigurement
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Equipment Malfunctions
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Explosion Accidents
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Falling Objects
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Fractures
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Head Injuries
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Highway Incidents
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Improper Equipment
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Improper Training
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Inflammation
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Ladder Accidents
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Neck Injuries
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Paralysis
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Permanent Disability
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Repetitive Motion Injuries
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Scaffolding Accidents
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Slip & Falls
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Strains and sprains