Foley, AL -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/29/2014 -- An Alabama law firm recently updated its blog to offer essential facts about workman's compensation claims. Getting injured at work can be difficult to deal with. Knowing the laws that effect people in Alabama makes it easier to know what to do if you get injured at work.
There are three major laws to know when a personal needs to make a workman's compensation insurance claim after getting injured at work. Noel B. Leonard Attorney, LLC covers them in its blog entry, “3 Things to Keep In Mind With Workman's Compensation Claims in Alabama.”
The first thing to find out is whether you are covered by an employer's workman's compensation insurance policy. For example, an independent contractor is typically not covered by an employer's insurance policy. Many employees are covered. Ask the employer to see if you are covered.
The second step is to seek medical treatment. All injuries and illnesses should be reported to your employer. It is crucial to get medical attention as soon as you sustain an injury at work. Waiting to get medical treatment can reduce your possibility of being covered by an employer's workman's compensation insurance policy.
The third thing to consider is whether the medical providers you visit are approved by your employer’s insurance policy. Check with your employer prior to getting medical care. Verify you are visiting a medical professional on the list of approved medical providers. This makes it much easier to file a workman's compensation insurance claim.
Getting coverage and filing a workman's compensation claim can be challenging. Make sure you get everything you deserve by consulting with an Alabama attorney first. Contact Noel B. Leonard, Attorney LLC to get help with a workman's compensation claim in Alabama.
About Noel B. Leonard, Attorney LLC
Noel B. Leonard, Attorney LLC is a law firm based in Alabama representing clients for various claims including workman's compensation and personal injury as well as auto accidents and 18-wheeler accidents.
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Noel B. Leonard, Attorney, LLC
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Foley, AL 36535
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