By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published June 17, 2026 | Posted in Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: Do I Have to Have Surgery After a Work Injury if I Don't Want It?, free consultation, NO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN |
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
Read MoreCan Social Security Deny My Disability Claim Because I Could Not Afford Medical Treatment?
Can Social Security Deny My Disability Claim Because I Could Not Afford Medical Treatment? One of the most frustrating situations faced by many Social Security Disability claimants occurs when Social Security questions their credibility because they stopped seeing doctors, stopped taking medication, or went months—or even years—without receiving medical treatment. For many disabled individuals, the Read More
Read MoreScheduled vs. Non-Scheduled Injuries in Alabama Workers Compensation Cases: Why the Difference Matters
Scheduled vs. Non-Scheduled Injuries in Alabama Workers Compensation Cases: Why the Difference Matters If you have been injured at work in Alabama, you may hear your attorney, physician, or the workers’ compensation insurance carrier refer to your injury as either a scheduled injury or a non-scheduled injury. Most injured workers have never heard these terms Read More
Read MoreHerniated Discs, Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits
Herniated Discs, Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits Back and neck injuries are among the most common serious injuries we see in Alabama workers’ compensation claims. One of the most frequent diagnoses is a herniated disc, sometimes called a ruptured disc, slipped disc, disc protrusion, disc extrusion, herniated nucleus pulposus, or pinched nerve. For Read More
Read MoreHow Complex Regional Pain Syndrome CRPS Affects Alabama Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims
How Complex Regional Pain Syndrome CRPS Affects Alabama Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims Most people have never heard of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) until they—or someone they love—is diagnosed with it. Often, CRPS begins after what initially appears to be a relatively minor injury: a broken wrist; an ankle fracture; hand surgery; Read More
Read MoreWhy Your Grip Strength Matters in Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims
Why Your Grip Strength Matters in Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims If you have suffered a serious injury to your hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or neck, you may eventually hear someone mention your grip strength. At first, this may not seem very important. After all, squeezing a small device during a Functional Capacity Read More
Read MoreWhy Reaching, Handling, Fingering, and Feeling Matter in Alabama Workers ‘Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims
Why Reaching, Handling, Fingering, and Feeling Matter in Alabama Workers ‘Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims Most people assume that if they can still walk, stand, or lift a few pounds, they don’t have a chance of getting awarded Social Security Disability benefits. Fortunately, Social Security sees the issue differently. Long before deciding whether someone Read More
Read MoreCan a Hip Injury Lead to Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?
Can a Hip Injury Lead to Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits? When people think about workplace injuries, they often think of back injuries, shoulder injuries, or knee injuries. Hip injuries are discussed far less often, yet a serious hip injury can permanently affect the way a person stands, walks, climbs, bends, lifts, Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Can’t Return to My Job After a Work Injury? Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Explained
What Happens If I Can’t Return to My Job After a Work Injury? Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Explained For many injured workers, the goal after a workplace injury is simple: heal, return to work, and move on with life. Unfortunately, that is not always possible. Some injuries leave permanent restrictions that prevent a Read More
Read MoreCan a Knee Injury Lead to Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?
Can a Knee Injury Lead to Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits? Many people think of a knee injury as a relatively routine workplace injury. After all, professional athletes tear their ACL or meniscus every season and often return to competition after surgery. Unfortunately, real life is not always that simple. A serious Read More
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