Our Personal Injury Legal Blog
If your Alabama workers’ compensation claim is denied, it’s essential to act quickly. You can file an appeal to dispute the denial. However, you will need to meet numerous requirements and strict deadlines. That’s why you should seek help from an experienced Alabama workers’ compensation attorney. At Gartlan…
Injured workers expect their employer to be there for them after an accident. Unfortunately, many employers and insurance companies search for every possible loophole to deny injured workers’ rightful claims to workers’ compensation benefits. If you received a denial from your employer’s insurance company for workers’ compensation benefits,…
If you work for an employer with at least five employees in Alabama, you’re likely covered by workers’ compensation insurance. This type of insurance is required by Alabama law to provide coverage to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Unfortunately, claiming workers’ comp benefits is rarely simple….
If you were injured while riding in the vehicle of a driver who caused a crash, you might naturally think you may be entitled to compensation from that driver. However, in Alabama, claims for compensation filed by passengers are subject to the Alabama Guest Statute, an arguably outdated…
If you’ve never been injured at work and had to navigate the Alabama workers’ compensation system, it can be confusing and overwhelming. It’s no wonder many injured workers have questions about what benefits they may be eligible for, how to apply, how to appeal a rejection, and so…
If you’ve been injured in an accident at work or suffered a repetitive stress injury on the job, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for your medical expenses, partial replacement of the wages you’ve lost because you’re unable to work, and the costs of your ongoing…
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence in Alabama, nothing is more frustrating than waiting for an insurance company or court to decide whether you deserve compensation. As medical bills pile up and you’re still too hurt to return to work, time may seem like it’s…
As a driver in Alabama, you are probably comfortable knowing that if you are in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, insurance should cover your losses. You know you would file a claim with your insurer after being injured in a car accident and expect the…
U.S. service members, veterans, and contractors who were injured in the Iraq War or their families may be able to recover compensation from multiple organizations identified as sponsors of terrorism during nearly a decade of combat in Iraq. Many veterans, contractors and Gold Star families harmed by acts…
Accidents involving large commercial trucks are more complicated to resolve than collisions between two cars. Tractor-trailer accidents typically cause more serious injuries. The truck driver and trucking company may have separate liability insurance coverage. Other individuals and businesses such as cargo shippers may have liability in a truck…