When you go to work, you trust that your employer and coworkers will maintain a safe environment. Every employer should protect its employees from harm.
While every employer should protect its workers from injury and harm, many do not. After a serious injury, your employer may not always be on your side. Their insurance company will likely try to minimize, delay, or deny your claim to avoid paying you what you deserve.
At Blackwell Law Firm, we are committed to protecting your rights and securing the compensation you need. Our experienced attorneys have represented injured workers through every stage of the legal process—from medical care and mediation to trial and appeals. We work closely with our clients to navigate the medical system so they can get necessary medical care. We fight to get our clients the maximum compensation provided under Alabama law.
We are located in Athens and Huntsville, but we serve all of Alabama. Our skilled legal team has successfully advocated for workers in courtrooms across the state. We have won and hold some of the key decisions issued by our courts protecting workers and providing them with important workers’ compensation benefits. We also have extensive experience and relationships within the medical community. If you’re looking for a trustworthy and experienced workplace accident lawyer near you, contact Blackwell Law Firm.
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Our Experienced Lawyers Will Help with Your Workplace Accident Case
You need expert legal counsel when entering settlement negotiations or stepping into a courtroom. Workplace accident law is too complex to navigate alone—thankfully, you don’t have to. The award-winning attorneys at Blackwell Law Firm have stood with workers like you for decades.
Our team, headed by Jeffrey G. Blackwell and Jennifer L. McKown, is highly respected among Alabama law firms. We are frequently asked to teach legal seminars to other practicing attorneys and assist with their cases. We are proud that some of the most important decisions by The Alabama Supreme Court and Alabama Court of Civil Appeals providing valuable workers’ compensation benefits to injured workers were argued and won by our lawyers. At the Blackwell Law Firm, we know the courtroom. We put that knowledge to work maximizing the compensation in every case.
At Blackwell Law Firm, we prioritize your well-being and your best interests. We meticulously prepare every case for trial, ensuring you receive the financial compensation you deserve. Hard Work. Preparation. Dedication. That is how we approach every case. We believe better preparation leads to better results in both settlements and trials.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition from prestigious organizations, including SuperLawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and The Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Our commitment to excellence has earned us requests to teach and educate other lawyers. Most importantly, our commitment to excellence has earned us respect and thanks from our clients.
The team made everything more peaceful and went above and beyond to help through this situation they also were more like family I would recommend in the future
Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We understand the concerns and questions created by a serious injury. Our entire team is devoted to providing the answers you need while building your best case for maximum compensation. We focus completely on accident and injury cases so that we can provide the best help possible. We are so grateful we could help you through this situation! If you ever need anything, call us right away.
Blackwell Law Firm cares about you AND your case. Danielle was so helpful and always there when I had any questions. Highly recommend!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We are so happy we could help. Danielle cares deeply about our clients. We know the legal process can be challenging. So, our entire team works hard to help our personal injury clients every step of the way.
Working with Jeff and his team is seamless. Jeff takes a truly informative, personal approach from start to finish. I highly recommend Blackwell Law Firm.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We believe in providing the best possible answers and solutions to people who need legal help. I'm so grateful for our entire team that works tirelessly to help our personal injury clients.
Common Workplace Accidents in Athens, AL
Unfortunately, workplace accidents are common across Alabama. Injuries can occur on any site, including office buildings, construction sites, factories, and roads.
Our firm can earn you compensation if you have suffered any of the following:
1) Slips and Falls
A lack of signage, guardrails, and other safety measures can lead to a serious slip and fall injury. Common slip and fall injuries include concussions, fractures, and back injuries. These injuries can lead to high medical bills, lost wages, and disability.
2) Strains
Strains often occur if a company fails to train its employees in safe lifting and transportation practices. Strains can lead to lost wages and a lower quality of life.
3) Repetitive Use Issues
If an employee performs repetitive tasks over a long period but does not have adequate breaks or ergonomic support, they can suffer a repetitive use injury. Repetitive use injuries are common in some of our area assembly plants. These injuries can impede an employee’s ability to work and enjoy life.
4) Severe Cuts
Cuts can occur in any workplace. These injuries will become an issue if office equipment is not kept in proper shape or if employees lack training with dangerous equipment. Cuts and burns can quickly become infected and lead to progressive disability if not treated properly. .
5) Collisions
Collisions are an issue in workplaces with heavy machinery or company vehicles. Whether it’s in a local factory on a forklift or driving for work on an area road, collisions can result in fractures, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other serious injuries. Blackwell Law Firm works every case to help you navigate the medical system and to obtain every dollar of available compensation.
Understanding Your Rights After a Workplace Accident
If you were injured due to a workplace accident, you may feel helpless against the company and its insurers. They hold power over you, right? Wrong. With Blackwell Law Firm by your side, you can pursue justice and earn proper compensation for your workplace injury.
Submit a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Employees enjoy a series of legal protections, including the right to file a claim with their employer’s workers’ compensation insurer. When you file a claim, you deserve full medical care and full compensation for your injuries. We know the tricks used by insurance companies to avoid providing workers’ compensation benefits. We are dedicated to preparing your claim for its maximum compensation.
Seek Medical Care
When you are hurt on the job, you should receive medical care. Do not let your employer or its insurance company keep you from receiving needed medical treatment. While Alabama’s workers’ compensation laws allow your employer to pick the initial doctor, you still have rights! We understand those rights. We fight so that our clients receive the medical care they need.
Returning to Work After Being Cleared by a Doctor
After a serious injury, you may be deeply worried about your rehabilitation and return to work. We understand. We have helped clients navigate their medical care, return to work, and disability compensation, for years. Our lawyers have argued and won some of the key return to work cases in Alabama. We are proud of our work winning these appellate cases establishing certain compensation rights for workers injured on-the-job.
Disability Compensation
Some injuries leave employees temporarily or permanently disabled. You can receive payments for both of these classifications, with permanent total disability checks being paid out on an unlimited basis.
Disability compensation is complicated, and most insurers will try to pay you less than you deserve. We prepare our cases for the maximum disability compensation. Our goal is always to get you the maximum possible compensation. Blackwell Law Firm can help you navigate the complexities of disability compensation and secure fair and full benefits for you and your family.
Submit a Claim
Blackwell Law Firm has years of experience advising employees during the compensation process. We have years of experience in courtroom trials of these cases. And, we have years of experience winning these cases on appeal. We can help you determine whether your claim was wrongfully denied or the insurance company offer was too low. If you were wronged by your employer or insurer, we can help..
Legal Representation When Filing Claims
Alabama workers’ compensation law is complex and can be manipulated by an insurer. Insurance company adjusters and their lawyers work to delay, deny, and minimize your benefits. We think that’s wrong. We believe you deserve an advocate who understands the law, who knows the courtroom, and who is willing to fight for you. Blackwell Law Firm serves all of Alabama, ensuring you have access to a trustworthy compensation attorney near you. We will advise and advocate for you every step of the way.
File A Third-Party Claim
What if someone outside your employer or co-workers caused your injury? Sometimes, a third party, such as a manufacturer, property manager, other driver, or visitor, acts negligently. For example, if you are a delivery driver injured by an at-fault driver who ran a red light, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation from your employer as well as all additional damages from the at-fault driver. For another example, if a defective forklift injures you, the forklift manufacturer could be responsible for your injuries. At Blackwell Law Firm, we fully investigate each claim so that we can pursue all available compensation and damages for you. We understand how these various claims can work together in order to maximize your recovery.
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Alabama Workplace Accidents’ Laws
A Blackwell Law Firm attorney can guide you through the ins and outs of Alabama workplace accident law.
We recommend being aware of the following workers’ compensation protections:
- Two workers’ compensation benefits are available in Alabama: medical benefits and disability benefits. Disability benefits can include temporary benefits during your medical care, permanent partial benefits if partially disabled, and permanent total benefits if you are unable to keep working..
- Workers’ compensation disability benefits are calculated based on certain math formulas. Insurance companies often try to use the wrong formula to pay you less. You do not have to accept their calculations. Our lawyers are happy to discuss these calculations so that you know the benefits to which you are entitled.
- While your employer can pick the initial doctor, the insurance company cannot dictate your medical care. You have important medical rights.
- If a third-party negligently caused your injury, you can pursue additional claims against the at-fault party to recover for all your damages.
Time Limits for Filing a Workplace Accident Claim in Athens
You can file a workplace accident claim up to two years from the date of your injury or your final compensation payment. We recommend acting sooner rather than later, as an insurer can deny your claim if submitted outside this statute of limitations.
Our Lawyers Will Guide You Through Your Workplace Accident Case
Workers’ compensation law can seem imposing and complex when approaching it alone. Blackwell Law Firm is here to provide expert counsel. You have options in the legal process, and we want to ensure you make the most of these options.
If you are seeking a workplace accident attorney near you, trust our team to fight for your rights, whether this means standing up to your employer or their insurer. We are proud of our courtroom achievements for clients. Unlike some other firms that handle any legal issue, we only handle personal injury cases. We spend 100% of our time helping injured people recover the maximum compensation or damages available. We focus so that we can be the best possible advocates for our clients.
Why Choose Blackwell Law Firm for Workplace Accident Cases in Athens
Blackwell Law Firm has a longstanding history of protecting Alabama workers. We have real courtroom experience. We have won cases at every level, trial and appeal. We have experience negotiating with insurers across the state, and we never back down from a fight.
Our emphasis on collecting strong evidence, developing watertight arguments, and always being there for our clients has earned us significant recognition from clients and colleagues. We have a 10 out of 10 Avvo rating, being labeled as a “top attorney for workers’ compensation.”
Contact Blackwell Law Firm for Help with a Workplace Accident in Athens, AL
Workers are the backbone of Alabama. Our communities grow and succeed because of the men and women who work hard for their families. They deserve to be protected against injustice in all forms. They deserve full benefits and care when injured. Blackwell Law Firm was created to stop injustice and deliver proper compensation to people and families who need it. We are 100% focused on helping people recover after a serious personal injury.
Clients trust us for our years of experience, timely legal help, and willingness to stand by them through thick and thin. To secure proper compensation, you need a team that works as hard as you do. We are proud to be that team. Contact us for a free consultation today.
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Workers’ Compensation FAQ
What should I do immediately after a workplace accident?
Reporting an injury to your employer should be your first course of action after a workplace accident.
How do I know if I have a valid workplace accident claim?
An experienced workplace accident lawyer near you can serve as your legal counsel.
What types of compensation can I receive for a workplace injury?
You can be compensated for medical costs and disabilities.
How long do I have to file a workers’ compensation claim?
You have two years from the date of injury to file a claim, but we recommend acting sooner rather than later.
How much does it cost to hire a workplace accident lawyer?
Blackwell Law Firm uses a contingency fee system. This means you don’t pay a cent until we win your case. Our fee is deducted from the amount you are awarded. We are always happy to provide consultations and answers to your legal questions for free.
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