On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Feb 12, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Mining has never been a safe industry in which to work. Every miner knows that accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. But new data from the United States Department of Labor and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) indicates that mining is getting a...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Sep 9, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
If you work with caustic chemicals on a regular basis, you’re at risk of experiencing chemical burns. Chemical burns can be painful even if they’re minor, but they can also cause serious injury in some cases, such as when a caustic chemical is...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Aug 2, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Many types of injuries are common in the workplace, such as falls on construction sites, while others are relatively rare. Regardless of the way in which someone is hurt while performing their job duties, however, their life may be shattered in any number of ways. In...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | May 26, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Many workplaces in Alabama are brimming with hidden risks. Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are just one example, which can be caused by computer use, hand tools, or even working on an assembly line. Over time, these injuries make it more difficult to perform...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Apr 20, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
In Alabama, workers are injured on the job every day. Fortunately, most employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance that allows for the worker to receive compensation if certain requirements are met. One important way for workers to avoid...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Mar 26, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
With the opioid epidemic sweeping across the country, including Alabama, there are many moves by government agencies to make changes to prevent further addiction issues. One area where many states are making major changes is within workers’ compensation with the...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Feb 13, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
When you file a workers’ compensation claim in Alabama, every but of information you provide is checked into. This is to prevent fraud. Some people will make claims about false injuries just to get money or time off work. The system has to be hard on fraud....
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Jan 20, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Many workers throughout Alabama risk their lives on a daily basis. Suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is just one possible consequence of a workplace injury, which can have short and long-term consequences. The Mayo Clinic offers the following information...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Dec 16, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
The injury you suffered at your job in Alabama required you to file a claim to receive workers’ compensation. Now that you are past the initial recovery process, you are feeling more confident about being able to return to your job and undertake your...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Nov 4, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Having a job is something to be proud of especially if your abilities and competencies are relied upon to help a department and company function successfully. Depending on the industry you work in, the hazards you face each day will be unique and require a degree...
