Overview.
Workers' Compensation is a
form of insurance that provides compensation medical
care for employees who are injured on the job. The
Code of Alabama 1975, states that, Ҥ 25-5-77(a)
Upon approval of the workers’ compensation claim,
the employer is responsible for paying only medical
bills associated with the injury in question.”
Alabama also has a two (2) year statute of limitations
for filing a worker’s compensation claim. This means
that you have two (2) years from the date the injury
occurred, two (2) years from the time you reasonably
discover the injury to file your claim or two (2)
years from the date of the last compensation
payment. Claims filed after the two (2) year statute
of limitations
will be barred.
Employers in the State of Alabama are governed by
the Alabama's Workers' Compensation Act of 1992.
Generally, employers are required to provide
worker’s compensation insurance for their employees,
however, an employer with less than five (5)
employees is exempt from the Alabama’s Worker’s
Compensation Act of 1992. If your employer is
required to carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance
then you must file a claim for your injury. If your
claim is approved your payment will generally be 66
2/3% of your average weekly wage subject to the
maximum and minimum. This is also depending on the
authorized treating physician’s approval of the
missed days from work.
Whether you are going to file a Workers'
Compensation Claim or you have filed and been denied
our experienced attorneys can help. We will work
with you to fight for the benefits you are entitled
to as a result of your work injuries.
For more information regarding Workers'
Compensation in the State of Alabama visit:
http://dir.alabama.gov/wc/.
