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Alabama Workers' Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Regardless of where you live, if you\u2019re an injured employee, there\u2019s a good chance your state\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation program will cover your injuries<\/a>. Of course, to receive workers\u2019 compensation benefits<\/a> in Alabama, you must prove that you meet specific criteria.<\/p>\r\n

Even if your employer\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation insurance company agrees to cover your claim, you may not know what benefits you deserve. The last thing you want to happen is to have your company take advantage of you, especially when you\u2019re in such a vulnerable position.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll explain how Alabama workers\u2019 compensation laws work. We will also describe the types of benefits you\u2019ll receive.<\/p>\r\n

Who Oversees Alabama\u2019s Workers\u2019 Compensation Program?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The Alabama Department of Labor<\/a> oversees the state workers\u2019 comp program. When there are disputes over whether the insurance company should pay a claim, the claimant files their appeal with the Department of Labor (DOL).<\/p>\r\n

The DOL also specifies the annual adjusted average weekly wages for claimants, employers, and workers. The DOL is also the agency that steps in if an Alabama employer does not provide the office with insurance requirement information.<\/p>\r\n

All employers with five or more employees<\/a> must maintain workers\u2019 comp insurance. If a company does not have the requisite insurance coverage, it will face fines and other penalties.<\/p>\r\n

Alabama Workers Comp Laws at a Glance<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The table and accompanying information below summarize the most critical portions of Alabama workers’ compensation laws.<\/p>\r\n

You can appeal if your employer\u2019s insurance carrier has denied your workers\u2019 comp claim<\/a>. If you choose to do this, you should familiarize yourself with Alabama law. You may also want to consult an Alabama workers\u2019 compensation lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

The chart below highlights Alabama\u2019s workers comp laws, which you\u2019ll find under the Alabama Code<\/a>. This chart will also answer questions you have about your workers\u2019 compensation claim and your rights as an injured worker in Alabama.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Statute of limitations<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Time limits on your workers\u2019 comp benefits<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Every state limits how long a claimant can receive benefits under their employer\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation coverage. Your benefits period will depend on the nature and extent of your injury.<\/p>\r\n

Benefit amount limits<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n