Alabama Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Alabama Workers’ Compensation & Workplace Injuries

Every year, thousands of Alabama workers suffer workplace injuries or illnesses without warning. While some injuries are mild, others may be life-altering and even deadly.

Workers who are hurt on the job or suffer from a work-related illness are usually covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Every business in AL must have workers’ comp insurance, with a few exceptions.

Typically, these benefits pay for the employee’s medical expenses and a portion of their wages until they can get back to work.

In some cases, workers may be able to hold a third party accountable for their injuries, like property owners, contractors, or product manufacturers.

Our experienced workers’ compensation lawyers in Alabama can investigate your accident, determine who is at fault, and pursue compensation on your behalf — at no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Common Injuries at Work

Certain industries, like construction, manufacturing, health care, and retail, experience higher rates of workers' compensation claims due to the nature of their work.

However, regardless of the industry you work in, an employment-related accident can occur and result in serious injuries or illnesses.

Common work-related injuries include:

• Back injuries from overexertion
• Burns from fires and explosions
• Disfigurement
• Electrocution
• Fractured or broken bones
• Head and brain injuries
• Illnesses caused by exposure to hazardous substances
• Loss of limb or severe lacerations
• Noise-induced hearing loss
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Vision loss
• Death

After suffering a serious injury, you shouldn’t be further burdened with expensive medical bills.

Filing a workers’ comp claim in Alabama can help you afford the care you need while protecting your financial future.

Alabama Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Depending on your injury or illness, you may be able to access multiple types of workers’ compensation.

Alabama workers’ compensation benefits can include:

• Medical Care: Workers’ compensation may cover surgeries, medical services, medications, and supplies for work-related injuries.
• Permanent Partial Disability (PPD): If your injury results in lasting impairment but doesn’t prevent you from all work, you may qualify for PPD. This includes injuries like the loss of a finger or hearing.
• Permanent Total Disability (PTD): If your injury leaves you unable to perform any gainful employment, PTD benefits may be paid until medical evidence shows you’re no longer totally disabled.
• Temporary Partial Disability (TPD): TPD benefits are paid when you return to work with restrictions and earn less than you did before your injury. You can receive up to 300 weeks of TPD.
• Temporary Total Disability (TTD): If your injury prevents you from working at all for a set period of time, you may receive TTD benefits beginning on the fourth day of disability. If you’re out for more than 21 days, you’re also paid for the first three days.
• Death Benefits: If an employee passes away due to a work injury, compensation may be available for their dependents and funeral expenses.

These benefits aim to provide financial stability, access to necessary medical care, and support for families affected by work-related injuries or illnesses.

How a Workers’ Comp Attorney in Alabama Can Help

Unfortunately, around half of all injured worker claims are disputed by an insurer or employer.

When you work with Sokolove Law, we can determine whether the actions of your employer or the negligence of a third party played a role in your injuries, all while fighting for the compensation you deserve.

If you have a case, our workers’ comp attorneys in Alabama can handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your well-being. Find out more about the steps to file a workplace injury claim.

1. Contact Sokolove Law

At Sokolove Law, we provide free case reviews to determine if you may be eligible to file an Alabama workers’ compensation claim.

During this time, we’ll ask you a few questions about the circumstances surrounding your injury, so we can better understand the specifics of your situation.

2. We’ll Gather Evidence to Support Your Case

If your injury qualifies, we’ll collect medical records, insurance claims, testimonies from experts, accident reports, and anything else needed to show that you have not been given enough workers’ compensation.

The evidence we collect will also help us determine who is at fault for your injury or illness. Workers’ compensation claims can be filed against employers, insurance companies, and third parties like property owners or contractors.

3. We'll File Your Alabama Workers' Comp Claim

Your Alabama workers’ comp lawsuit must be filed within the statute of limitations, which is a set of laws that limit how long you have to file a claim.

Once these deadlines pass, you won’t be able to file a claim or pursue compensation for your suffering ever again.

Call (800) 995-1212 now to make sure your claim is filed on time.

4. We'll Negotiate a Workers’ Comp Settlement

Our Alabama workers’ compensation lawyers will try to negotiate a settlement with the defendant(s), which may include your employer, their insurance company, or a third party responsible for your injuries.

Receiving compensation from a workers’ compensation lawsuit in Alabama can help with the cost of medical treatments and ease the financial strain of being unable to work.

If a settlement is unable to be reached, an Alabama workers’ compensation lawyer with Sokolove Law is prepared to present your case in a trial and fight for a verdict on your behalf.

Our Past Alabama Workers’ Comp Settlements & Verdicts

At Sokolove Law, our attorneys have recovered over $10.1 Billion total on behalf of our clients across the country, including many impacted by workplace injuries in Alabama.

Our past work injury settlements and verdicts include:

• $2 Million to a worker who fell off a forklift and needed several surgeries
• $1.42 Million for a man who was injured at work
• $804,000 to a delivery driver who needed back surgery after being forced to pack up a load without his equipment
• $80,000 for a Birmingham man who suffered a severe facial injury after a pipe broke at his job
• $125,000 to a woman who was injured at work
• $500,000 for a nurse who dislocated her ankle while helping a patient
• ​$120,000 to a Brighton man hurt at work
• $1.15 Million for a worker who was injured on the job

Alabama workers’ compensation settlements are determined by a number of factors, including the severity of your injury, the extent to which another party’s negligence played a role in your injury, and lost wages.

While there's never a guarantee of results, your workers’ compensation attorney in Alabama will fight hard to get you everything you're entitled to.

Let Our Alabama Workers’ Comp Lawyers Fight for You

At Sokolove Law, our Alabama workers’ comp lawyers are dedicated to holding those responsible for your suffering accountable.

We’ll work to make the legal process as easy and stress-free as possible for you and your family.

Our team has already secured over $10.1 Billion for families across the country, including many in Alabama.

Additionally, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Alabama workers’ comp attorneys. We only get paid if you do, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.

Let us fight for the compensation you deserve. Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to get started with a free case review.

Workers’ Comp Lawyer in Alabama FAQs