The Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act requires most employers to provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees who are injured while working. These laws protect employees from losses such as medical bills, lost income and funeral expenses when they are injured on the job. Employees do not pay for workers’ compensation coverage.

The Alabama Workers Compensation Act requires employers to provide workers’ compensation benefits for their employees.

The Alabama Workers Compensation Act requires employers to provide workers’ compensation benefits for their employees. It is a state law that protects an employee who was injured while working and ensures that they receive the care they need to get better.

 Workers’ Compensation laws protect employees from losses such as medical bills, lost income and funeral expenses when they are injured on the job.

You are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits when you are injured while performing your job. You do not have to pay for your own worker’s compensation coverage, and you are not required to use your health insurance to cover the cost of your injuries.

Employees who suffer from a work-related injury may be entitled to receive medical treatment, rehabilitation and disability compensation as part of their workers’ compensation claim.

Employee waivers of workers’ compensation benefits are illegal in Alabama.

It is against the law for an employee to waive his or her rights to workers’ compensation benefits. If you have already signed a waiver, but now regret doing so and want to fight it in court, your employer cannot legally enforce it because it would violate state law.

An employee cannot waive rights to workers’ compensation benefits.

The employer cannot force an employee to sign a waiver of benefits provided by the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act. It is against the law for an employer to require you to sign any form that waives your right to workers’ compensation benefits. This includes any employment contract, handbook or other documents that have provisions that operate to waive your right to workers’ compensation benefits.

If your employer asks you to sign a waiver of these benefits, you should seek legal advice before doing so.

If your employer asks you to sign a waiver of these benefits, you should seek legal advice before doing so. You should never sign anything that you don’t understand or feel is unfair. You should also never sign anything that you think might be illegal.

If you have already signed a waiver but now regret doing so, an experienced attorney can help you fight it in court.

A waiver is a document that allows an employer to waive certain legal rights, such as the right to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits.

You may have been pressured into signing a waiver by your employer. However, not all waivers are legally binding, and you may be able to fight them in court if they were coerced out of you or if they were signed without proper notice.

If you have already signed a waiver but now regret doing so, an experienced attorney can help you fight it in court and get compensation for your injuries.

Workers’ compensation is a legal right in Alabama.

In Alabama, workers’ compensation is a legal right. Employees cannot waive their rights to receive medical and other benefits when injured on the job..

It is important for employees who have been injured in an accident at work to know that they have access to these benefits regardless of whether or not they signed a waiver form before being hired or during employment.

You have a right to workers’ compensation benefits and should not be asked to waive them. If you have already signed a waiver, an attorney can help you fight it in court. Fortunately, we have a team of experienced attorneys at Deakle, Sholtis & Hamil.

If you have been hurt or injured on the job, you may be able to qualify for both workers’ compensation as well as disability benefits. To receive these payments, you will need to qualify for both, which comes with their challenges; and, if you do qualify for both, you must understand that receiving disability benefits may affect the amount you can collect from your workers’ compensation claim. 

For a better understanding of these benefits, as well as how they may work together, we should look at the differences between workers’ compensation and disability insurance. 

Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance your employer purchases to cover any worker who gets seriously injured at work. In most states, employers are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance if they employ three or more regular employees. Once the insurance is purchased, it covers all full-time employees from their first day at work if they get hurt on the job. Workers’ compensation claims may be filed to cover an employee’s medical costs and to supplement income if they are unable to work for a period of time. You must be injured at work to receive this compensation, and, in some instances, employee’s received worker’s compensation after being injured as they were traveling for work. 

Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability (SSD) is a federal program provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSD is founded to provide for you if are or have become disabled and prevents you from working. However, this disability does not have to result from work-related accidents or injuries. Those who wish to qualify for SSD must have earned credit credits for the past 10 years, paid into SSD with their previous employment, have a condition recognized by the SSD as disabling or have been unable to work for at least a year. 

How to Collect Both of These Benefits

Since workers’ compensation and SSD are separate entities, you are allowed to receive both. Workers’ compensation is usually a helpful supplemental income for employees who become disabled and are waiting to qualify for SSD benefits. However, the income you collect from workers’ compensation and disability benefits may not equal over 80% of your previous salary. Otherwise, your disability benefits could potentially be cut. Workers’ compensation is usually provided for a more temporary period than SSD; so, if you lose your workers’ compensation benefits while you are on SSD, you will need to let the SSA know. 

If you wish to find out more about collecting both Social Security Disability Benefits and workers’ compensation, we recommend contacting a lawyer with experience dealing with both SSD and workers’ compensation claims. At Deakle, Sholtis & Hamil, we will help you file your case, and gather evidence that supports your case and represents your interests at all times. Talking with our lawyers comes with zero risks and no obligations because our goal is to help you succeed and win your case. Contact us today to find out more information concerning our services and how we can help you win the money you deserve.