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Can Pain Alone Keep Me from Working? Understanding Pain in Alabama Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims

Can Pain Alone Keep Me from Working? Understanding Pain in Alabama Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims Pain is one of the most common reasons people stop working, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of both Alabama Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability claims. Almost every work injury hurts initially. Read More

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What Does “Reasonably Gainful Employment” Mean in an Alabama Workers Compensation Case?

What Does “Reasonably Gainful Employment” Mean in an Alabama Workers Compensation Case? One of the most misunderstood concepts in Alabama workers’ compensation law is the idea of reasonably gainful employment.  Many injured workers assume that if they are physically capable of performing some type of job, they cannot be considered permanently and totally disabled, but Read More

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How Can I Be Disabled Under Workers Compensation But Denied Social Security Disability?

How Can I Be Disabled Under Workers Compensation But Denied Social Security Disability? One of the most confusing situations an injured worker can face occurs when they are told: “You are permanently disabled under workers’ compensation,” but later hear: “Your Social Security Disability claim has been denied.” Many people assume this must be a mistake.  Read More

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How Can Social Security Find Me Disabled but Workers Compensation Deny Permanent Total Disability?

How Can Social Security Find Me Disabled but Workers Compensation Deny Permanent Total Disability? One of the most frustrating situations an injured worker can face is being awarded Social Security Disability benefits, only to have their employer or workers’ compensation insurance company argue that they are not permanently and totally disabled under Alabama’s Workers’ Compensation Read More

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What Is a Vocational Expert and What do they do  in My Case?

What Is a Vocational Expert and What do they do  in My Case? Many injured workers and disability claimants are surprised to learn that doctors are not always the only experts involved in their case.  In both Alabama workers’ compensation claims and Social Security Disability cases, another type of expert may play an important role: Read More

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Can I Receive Disability Benefits for Migraine Headaches?

Can I Receive Disability Benefits for Migraine Headaches? Migraine headaches are far more than “bad headaches,” anyone who has experienced a severe migraine knows they can be completely debilitating.  Many migraine sufferers experience symptoms such as: Severe head pain; Nausea and vomiting; Sensitivity to light; Sensitivity to sound; Visual disturbances; Dizziness; Difficulty concentrating; The need Read More

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I Was Seriously Hurt at Work and Can’t Work, Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?

I Was Seriously Hurt at Work and Can’t Work, Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits? One of the most common misconceptions about serious workplace injuries is that workers’ compensation is the only benefit available to an injured worker.  In reality, many workers who suffer severe injuries may qualify for both: Alabama Read More

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What Is Off Task Behavior and Why Does It Matter in a Social Security Disability or Alabama Workers’ Compensation Case?

What Is Off Task Behavior and Why Does It Matter in a Social Security Disability or Alabama Workers Compensation Case? One of the most important concepts in a Social Security Disability case is something many claimants have never heard of: Off-task behavior. In fact, some disability claims are won or lost based not on a Read More

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Do I Have to Have Surgery After a Work Injury if I Don’t Want It?

Do I Have to Have Surgery After a Work Injury if I Don’t Want It? One of the most difficult decisions an injured worker may face is whether to undergo surgery after a workplace injury.  Perhaps your authorized treating physician has recommended: Back surgery; Neck surgery; Knee surgery; Shoulder surgery; or Carpal tunnel surgery. You Read More

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What Is an Employee Under Alabama Workers’ Compensation Law?

What Is an Employee Under Alabama Workers’ Compensation Law? One of the first questions that must be answered in any Alabama workers’ compensation claim is surprisingly simple: Was the injured person an employee? Most people assume they know the answer. If they were working when they got hurt, they naturally believe they must be an Read More

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