By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published July 13, 2022 | Posted in Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: What is Willful Misconduct, workers compensation |
Alabama Workers Compensation What is Willful Misconduct
Alabama Workers Compensation What is Willful Misconduct If you work in Alabama and have suffered a work injury, you are probably entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation laws; however, if the injured worker was injured as a result of engaging in willful misconduct, then the injured worker will be prevented from Read More
Read MoreAlabama Workers Compensation Lawyers Afraid of being fired
Alabama Workers Compensation Lawyers Afraid of being fired Alabama Workers Compensation Lawyer Afraid of being fired? Not long ago I was reading the results of a study which indicated a decent percentage of injured workers feared being fired specifically because they had suffered a job injury. This fear causes some injured workers Read More
Read MoreFrom the Files of Powell and Denny
From the Files of Powell and Denny Today in “From the Files of Powell and Denny” I am reviewing a workers compensation case we handled in Madison County 20 years ago. Our client was an employee of Third Base Sports Grill in Huntsville, AL, where she worked as a waitress. On the date in question, Read More
Read MoreThe VA says I’m Disabled-so why was my claim denied
The VA says I’m Disabled-so why was my claim denied Alabama Disability Attorney-The VA says I’m disabled, isn’t that enough? We have dealt with this question, or something similar, many times. Those who suffered a disability associated with their service to the country generally first apply for VA disability benefits before applying for Social Security Read More
Read MoreAm I eligible for SSI benefits?
Am I eligible for SSI benefits? Am I eligible for SSI benefits? Chances are, if you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you will be asked if you are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI); these are disability benefits available-for children, or for disabled persons who have not worked long enough in the last Read More
Read MoreFrom the Files of Powell and Denny
From the Files of Powell and Denny Today in “From the Files of Powell and Denny” I am discussing a workers compensation case that we tried in Montgomery, Alabama twenty years ago. Our client worked for Woolard Brothers, Inc., out of Montgomery, as a laborer hanging sheetrock, metal studs and doing ceiling work. Our client Read More
Read MoreAm I eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Am I eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits? Am I eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits? Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) are those benefits available for persons who have-through work and payment of their Social Security taxes, have earned a sufficient number of credits and who are legally disabled. In order to be entitled to Read More
Read MoreJob Injury Claims are being filed earlier-and that’s good news
Job Injury Claims are being filed earlier-and that’s good news According to the attached AP new report, last March a study of workers’ compensation claims made over the last 10 years revealed that on average, more workers are suffering job injuries earlier in their careers than in the past. Initially, one might read this and Read More
Read MoreFrom the Files of Powell and Denny
From the Files of Powell and Denny This morning in “From the Files of Powell and Denny” I am discussing a workers compensation case that arose out of a car wreck out client was involved in back in the late 90’s in Jefferson County, Alabama. Our client was an employee of Ard Contracting, Inc. in Read More
Read MorePit Falls to look for in an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Settlement
Pit Falls to look for in an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Settlement We have previously posted that no one is entitled to a settlement; a settlement is a meeting of two minds, and as long as you do not control the actions of both parties, then you can’t force a settlement. Having stated this, the truth Read More
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