Alabama Workers' Comp Blawg

  • 16
  • Oct
  • 2020

World Renown Birmingham Orthopedic Surgeon Suspended for Hoarding Bones

  We make no bones about it; this is one of the stranger stories to be posted on the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Blawg.  It was recently reported by WorkersCompensation.com t…

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  • 22
  • Sep
  • 2020

The Alabama Workers’ Compensation Blawg Turns 13

  In a year that has given us a global pandemic, violent demonstrations and protests, wildfires, locust swarms, murder hornets, and devastating hurricanes, it is appropriate t…

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  • 21
  • Aug
  • 2020

Alabama Supreme Court Pandemic Emergency Response Orders Extended Through End of 2020

  On August 14, 2020 the Alabama Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 8 which extended its previous orders concerning workers’ compensation and taking witness testimo…

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  • 03
  • Aug
  • 2020

Alabama not Likely to Create COVID-19 Presumptions via Executive Order

  As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, governors in various states have issued executive orders which purport to create a presumption that COVID-19 is a compensable occupational…

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  • 08
  • Jul
  • 2020

WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19

  On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive …

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  • 01
  • Jul
  • 2020

Alabama Workers’ Compensation Rate Change Effective July 1, 2020

  As of July 1, 2020, the maximum workers’ compensation payable is increased to $920.00 per week and the minimum is increased to $253.00 per week.  The memorandum regarding the ne…

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  • 22
  • Jun
  • 2020

WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19

  On Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive w…

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  • 10
  • Jun
  • 2020

WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19

  On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive w…

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  • 07
  • Jun
  • 2020

WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19

  On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive we…

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  • 28
  • May
  • 2020

WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19

  On Monday, June 1, 2020 at 11:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different regions of the United States will present a t…

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  • 04
  • May
  • 2020

Presiding Judge of Alabama County Enters Virtual Court Proceeding Order Which Applies to Non-Jury Trials and Other Proceedings In Light Of COVID-19

    On April 24, 2020, the presiding judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit of Alabama, Jefferson County, entered an Administrative Order concerning the holding of non-jury court …

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  • 30
  • Apr
  • 2020

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Extends all Prior Orders and Deadlines Concerning COVID-19

  On April 30, 2020, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Tom Parker, issued an Order which extended all previously issued administrative orders related to COVID-19.  As a result,…

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  • 10
  • Apr
  • 2020

WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host the Second of a Series of Free Webinars Regarding COVID-19

  On Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different regions of the United States will present a tim…

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  • 03
  • Apr
  • 2020

WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host a Series of Free Webinars Regarding COVID-19

  On April 6, 2020 at 10:00am (CST) Minnesota attorney, Mark Kleinschmidt, will present a timely and comprehensive webinar entitled "COVID-19: FACTS and FEAR for a Workers' Co…

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  • 27
  • Mar
  • 2020

Alabama Governor Issues Proclamation Regarding Notaries and Witnesses

  On March 26, Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation that temporarily allows notaries who are licensed attorneys or operating under the supervision of a licensed attorney to not…

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  • 20
  • Mar
  • 2020

Questions and Answers Regarding Alabama Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19

  New Jersey lawyer and nationally recognized workers’ compensation guru, John Geaney recently posted a COVID-19 Q&A on his award winning Blog site.  The questions are…

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  • 19
  • Mar
  • 2020

April 2020 Alabama Department of Labor Workers’ Compensation Division Seminars Cancelled

  The Alabama Department of Labor Workers’ Compensation Division seminars scheduled for April 9th in Orange Beach and April 23rd in Birmingham are cancelled.  Per Director, Steve …

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  • 19
  • Mar
  • 2020

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Issues Temporary Rules Regarding Workers’ Compensation Settlements

  On March 18, 2020, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Tom Parker, issued an Order setting forth temporary rules regarding workers’ compensation settlements.  Per the Order…

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  • 18
  • Mar
  • 2020

Alabama Occupational Diseases and COVID-19

  In Alabama, an occupational disease is defined as “a disease arising out of and in the course of employment… which is due to hazards in excess of those ordinarily incident t…

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  • 18
  • Mar
  • 2020

Director of Alabama Department of Labor Workers’ Compensation Division Issues Memorandum Concerning Ombudsman Program

  On March 18, 2020, the Director of the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Workers’ Compensation Division, Steve Garrett, released a Memorandum concerning the Ombudsman Progr…

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