- 01
- Jan
- 2020
Happy 100 Years of WC Alabama!
Today marks 100 years since the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act went into effect. Back then, it was known as the Alabama Workmen’s Compensation Act. While it has been expand…
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- Dec
- 2019
In Alabama, For Statute of Limitations Purposes Simply Filing a Complaint Does Not Commence an Action
On December 6, 2019, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in James Brooks v. Austal USA, LLC. The undisputed facts were that while the Complaint was filed…
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- Dec
- 2019
Alabama Court of Appeals Upholds Trial Court’s Order Requiring Employer to Provide a Second Panel of Four Pain Management Doctors or Negotiate the Closure of Medical Benefits
On December 6, 2019, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in Colby Furniture Company v. Belinda Overton. In Overton, the employer sought the termination …
Read More- 04
- Dec
- 2019
In Alabama, Attorney Evaluation Still Privileged Even if Reasonableness of Third Party Settlement is at Issue
On November 27, 2019 the Alabama Supreme Court released its opinion in Ex parte Dow Corning Alabama, Inc., et al. In this case an employee was injured while working…
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- Nov
- 2019
In Alabama, Absent Supporting Medical Evidence, “Substantial Evidence” is Necessary to Prove Causation
On November 15, 2019, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion inEx parte Sea Coast Disposal, Inc., in response to a Petition for Writ of Mandamus. The employer a…
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- Nov
- 2019
Alabama DOL Ombudsmen will Continue to Offer set Schedule for Benefit Review Conferences in 2020
Ombudsmen Patricia Fraley and Ted Roose plan to continue to keep regular office hours on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month from 9-12 and 1-3 for anyone who wants to su…
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- Nov
- 2019
Alabama Supreme Court Declines to Extend Immunity to Employer’s Parent Company in Deadly Accident
The Alabama Supreme Court recently released its opinion addressing the issue of whether a parent company of an employer is immune from suit based on the exclusivity provisions o…
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- Oct
- 2019
Alabama Court Rules Return to Work May Not Prevent Vocational Disability
On October 4, 2019 Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in AMEC Foster Wheeler Camtech, Inc. v. Jimmy Chandler wherein it upheld the Trial Court’…
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- Sep
- 2019
The Alabama Workers' Compensation Blawg is 12 Years Old!
As we celebrate 100 years of Alabama Workers’ Compensation, the Alabama Workers' Comp Blawg celebrates its 12th year. We would like to thank all of our readers who have hel…
Read More- 09
- Sep
- 2019
Alabama Workers' Compensation Blawg Voted 2019 Best Blog
We are pleased to announce that the Alabama Workers' Comp Blawg was named a WorkersCompensation.com Best Blog for 2019! This is the third time we have received this award i…
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- Sep
- 2019
Alabama Hearing Loss Claim Allowed to Proceed Despite Continued Exposure
On September 6, 2019, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion inEx parte Warrior Met Coal, Inc. In Warrior, the employee continued to work for employer when he …
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- Sep
- 2019
Lawyers More Cutthroat than Pirates When it comes to Workers’ Compensation
When you think of pirates of the 13th Century, images of fierce sword-wielding warriors engaged in bloody ship to ship sea battles immediately come to mind. It may shock yo…
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- Aug
- 2019
Alabama Workers’ Compensation Celebrating its Centennial Anniversary
Today marks 100 years since Governor Thomas Kilby signed bill 26-1 into law thereby creating what is now known as the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act. Back then, it was kn…
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- Jul
- 2019
Alabama Senate Approves Workers’ Compensation Bill
One hundred years ago today, the Alabama Senate approved bill 26-1 which, when enacted into law the following month, became what is now known as the Alabama Workers’ Compens…
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- Jul
- 2019
Alabama Workers’ Compensation Rate Change Effective July 1, 2019
Beginning July 1, 2019, the maximum workers’ compensation payable will be raised to $892.00 per week and the minimum will be raised to $245.00 per week.https://labor.alabama.gov…
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- Apr
- 2019
In Alabama, Impairment Assigned by Doctor Just a Factor Judges Consider When Assigning Physical Disability
On April 19, 2019, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in Tuscaloosa County v. Chaka Beville. In Beville, the employee sought benefits for a wrist injur…
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- Mar
- 2019
Alabama Appellate Court Reverses Pain Management Order
On March 29, 2019, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in Ex parte Trusswalk, Inc. wherein it addressed a trial court’s ability to order pain management …
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- Mar
- 2019
Joint Alabama and Georgia Workers' Compensation Conference Coming Soon
Fish Nelson & Holden is joining forces with Georgia firm, Levy Sibley Foreman & Speir to put on a joint AL/GA workers' compensation conference on May 16, 2019. It w…
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- Mar
- 2019
In the Race for WC Reform, Georgia is the Hare and Alabama is the Tortoise
In May of 2017, we reported that an Alabama Circuit Court Judge issued an Order declaring the entire Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act unconstitutional. In June of 2017, we…
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- Mar
- 2019
Record Setting Retaliatory Discharge Verdict Upheld by Alabama Supreme Court
On March 1, 2019, the Alabama Supreme Court issued its opinion regarding the largest retaliatory discharge jury verdict ever recorded in Alabama. Nota…
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