Richardson Maples, P.C.2 hours ago2 minPermanent Total Disability in Workers CompensationWorkers’ compensation is generally the only compensation employees are allowed for on-the-job injuries. Under workers’ compensation,...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Apr 192 minCan I get workers’ compensation when working from home?COVID-19 has caused many changes in the workplace. One of the biggest impacts is how a workplace is defined. Many jobs routinely done at...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Mar 162 minIs workers’ compensation all that I can get?Workers’ compensation is generally the only compensation employees who are injured on the job are entitled to. How workers’ compensation...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Feb 182 minCan workers’ comp force you to see their doctor?If you are injured at work or on the job, you are probably entitled to workers' compensation benefits, including medical treatment,...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Jan 182 minShould I settle my workers' comp claim without a lawyer through Ombudsman/Benefit Review?Every year, thousands of injured workers wrongfully choose to resolve their workers' compensation claim through the Benefit Review...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Oct 12, 20212 minWait, That's My Money!Imagine this. You finally obtain a worker’s compensation award or are negotiating a settlement and you learn that someone else has a...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Aug 25, 20213 minCan an Employer Require that FMLA be Used While on Workers' Comp Disability?We are frequently asked whether an employer can require an employee out on workers' comp disability to use leave under the Family and...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Aug 19, 20212 minGrowth in Employment & Growth in On-the-Job InjuriesHuntsville has overtaken Birmingham as Alabama’s largest city, with a population of 215,006, according to the U.S. Census Bureau....
Richardson Maples, P.C.Jul 14, 20212 minOh No, We're Back at Work! What That Means for Workers' Comp ClaimsCOVID-19 has been devastating on so many levels. Over four million are dead worldwide. Businesses have shuttered. Jobs have been...
Richardson Maples, P.C.May 26, 20212 minMost Common Summertime Work InjuriesSummer is always a time for increased work-related injuries. More people are generally employed during the summer, especially in...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Apr 20, 20212 minWorkers' Compensation for COVID-Related InjuriesA big question on the minds of many is whether COVID-related illnesses, symptoms, and complications are eligible for workers’...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Feb 18, 20212 minShould I Sign This Release?When it comes to legal documents, many have old the old adage, “It’s not worth the paper it’s printed on.” Nothing could be further from...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Sep 22, 20202 minWhat To Do If You're Hurt At WorkWhile a lot has changed as a result of COVID-19, how to respond to on-the-job injuries has not. While every case is, to a certain extent,...
Richardson Maples, P.C.Jul 22, 20201 minWorkers' Comp in Times of COVIDCOVID-19 has had a significant impact on the workplace. It has also affected insurance companies, healthcare, and our court system, thus...