Workers Compensation Cases Montgomery AL | Attorney Richard F. Matthews, Jr.

If you find yourself in need of an experienced workers compensation Attorney, contact The Law Office of Attorney Richard F. Matthews, Jr., an Attorney representing workers compensation cases in Montgomery, AL.

No matter how carefully industrial employers maintain their job sites and equipment, injuries can and sometimes do occur – especially high-risk job sites like construction sites or manufacturing plants.  On-the-job injuries, however, are not just limited to industrial work sites. Workplace accidents and injuries can occur in practically any workplace environment, and victims are typically entitled to compensation through Alabama’s workers’ compensation law. The law office of Richard F. Matthews, Jr. handles workers compensation cases in Montgomery, AL and will fight for your rights.

If you have suffered a workplace injury or illness, you should not delay in seeking legal counsel to represent you in making your claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Alabama law provides for several different types of workers compensation benefits. First, you may be able to be compensated for all of your accident-related medical bills. Secondly, you may be entitled to recover compensation for two-thirds of your average weekly wage for the time period when you were not able to work at your job. You might also qualify for compensation for any permanent injuries that prevent you from returning to your prior job altogether. Finally, if you suffered an on-the-job injury due to the negligence of some third party or because of your employer’s intentional act, you could file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. 

A workers compensation attorney at The Law Office of Attorney Richard F. Matthews, Jr., LLC, can assist you with pursuing the temporary or permanent benefits you need in your workers' compensation case in Montgomery, AL. Our knowledgeable legal team represents victims of workplace accidents that occur in the State of Alabama, including Montgomery County, Pike County, Elmore County, Autauga County, and the River Region of Alabama, including Montgomery, Troy, Wetumpka Prattville, Selma, and Tuskegee. Call us today at 334-398-8408 or contact us online, to learn more about how we could assist you throughout your workers’ compensation case in Alabama.

If you have suffered an injury while you were working at your job, your employer – or your employer’s insurer – is responsible for compensating you for all medical care and treatment that is related to your accident. Since the employer is paying for all of this treatment, State law allows the employer/insurer to decide on the doctor or medical facility where the injured accident victim must receive his or her treatment. As a result, most employers will select a doctor who is routinely conservative and who will not likely recommend costly surgeries or other expensive medical procedures if they can reasonably be avoided. 

As you can imagine, the employer/insurer’s main goal is to try and get the injured worker back to his or her job, while paying as little money as possible for the injured worker’s care and treatment. However, the employer/insurer is responsible for paying for all related medical treatment – and for as long as the treating doctor relates the need for medical treatment to the workplace accident. In cases where an injured worker is not satisfied with the treatment provided by the workers’ compensation doctor, then he or she may be able to choose from a panel of alternative doctors which the insurance carrier provides.

Even though injured workers in Alabama can only make a claim for workers compensation against an employer, the injured worker may be able to take legal action against others, such as a machine manufacturer or some other third party, following an injury. At The Law Office of Attorney Richard F. Matthews, Jr., LLC, we can help you determine your legal options and assist you with deciding on the best option or options for your case.

To schedule a free case evaluation and legal consultation with an Alabama workers’ compensation attorney, please call us today at 334-398-8408 or contact us online today.