Most employers in Alabama are required to provide workers’ compensation to cover injured employees. However, workers often have questions regarding exactly what types of injuries are covered, which can include a range of circumstances. With a reputation for fierce representation of clients, Carey & Hamner, P.C. will strive to provide you with a solid legal strategy to garner the best results.

These attorneys can also use their impressive legal knowledge to answer your most pressing workers’ compensation questions. The following are just a few important points to keep in mind should you experience an injury related to your place of work.

Determining Compensable Injuries

For you to be eligible for coverage, an injury or ailment must be considered work related. That does not always mean that an injury has to take place within a given workplace. For instance, a worker injured in a trucking accident may be eligible for coverage if the incident occurred while performing duties on behalf of an employer.

Additionally, injuries can take place at a wide range of workplaces. Along with traditionally hazardous industries like construction, office workers can also suffer from a debilitating condition such as repetitive stress injuries. Emotional or mental maladies related to a work environment can also be covered.

When Injuries May Not Be Covered by Workers’ Compensation

In some instances, an injury may not be eligible for coverage. Your employee classification can play a role in eligibility, as independent contractors are typically not afforded coverage. Other types of workers may also not qualify for coverage, including those employed in a seasonal capacity or domestic workers. As for injuries sustained during a lunch break, compensation would only be afforded if the worker was on the employer’s premises or at a work-related function.

When it comes to workers’ compensation, Carey & Hamner, P.C. will inform you of your rights in order to help you pursue the benefits you rightly deserve. Take advantage of their personalized legal approach by calling (855) 435-4797, or visit them online for more information. Now serving clients in Dothan, Ozark, and Enterprise, AL.