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Myth #3: Most Lawsuits Are Frivolous

by Aaron Gartlan

March 19, 2023 | Personal Injury

Goliath is not opposed to hitting below the belt in his quest to disparage personal injury lawyers. Here are famous examples. Several years ago, news services lit up with reports about a man who got hit by a baseball at...

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The Giant’s Gentle Disguises: Exposing And Refuting Goliath’s Nine Great Myths

by Aaron Gartlan

March 10, 2023 | Lawsuits

It’s high time that you got the truth about Goliath. He and his cohorts have done an effective job creating and spreading around myths about “tort reform” and personal injury lawsuits. These exaggerations, half truths, and outright lies have become...

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Can I Collect Both Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits in Alabama?

by Aaron Gartlan

March 7, 2023 | Workers Compensation

Can you get workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability benefits at the same time? Yes, it’s possible to collect both types of benefits at once if you have a qualifying disability. Your Social Security Disability benefits may be partly offset...

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Your Personal Injuries Are Not That Bad, Are They?

by Aaron Gartlan

February 24, 2023 | Your Case Value

Let us clear two things up, right off the bat:  Your personal injury and bodily injury insurance adjuster is not your physician or treatment provider, and  Doctors working for an insurance company are not objective doctors These doctors are –...

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What To Do if You Are Denied Workers’ Compensation in Alabama

by Aaron Gartlan

December 19, 2022 | Workers Compensation

If your Alabama workers’ compensation claim is denied, it’s essential to act quickly. You can file an appeal to dispute the denial. However, you will need to meet numerous requirements and strict deadlines. That’s why you should seek help from...

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Appealing an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Denial

by Aaron Gartlan

December 12, 2022 | Workers Compensation

Injured workers expect their employer to be there for them after an accident. Unfortunately, many employers and insurance companies search for every possible loophole to deny injured workers’ rightful claims to workers’ compensation benefits. If you received a denial from...

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How Long Does It Take to Settle a Workers’ Comp Case in Alabama?

by Aaron Gartlan

July 25, 2022 | Workers Compensation

If you work for an employer with at least five employees in Alabama, you’re likely covered by workers’ compensation insurance. This type of insurance is required by Alabama law to provide coverage to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses....

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Understanding the Alabama Guest Statute

by Aaron Gartlan

March 25, 2022 | Personal Injury

If you were injured while riding in the vehicle of a driver who caused a crash, you might naturally think you may be entitled to compensation from that driver. However, in Alabama, claims for compensation filed by passengers are subject...

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Workplace Accident FAQs

by Aaron Gartlan

January 12, 2022 | Workplace Injury

If you’ve never been injured at work and had to navigate the Alabama workers’ compensation system, it can be confusing and overwhelming. It’s no wonder many injured workers have questions about what benefits they may be eligible for, how to...

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Top Work Injuries

by Aaron Gartlan

November 29, 2021 | Workers Compensation

If you’ve been injured in an accident at work or suffered a repetitive stress injury on the job, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for your medical expenses, partial replacement of the wages you’ve lost because you’re unable...

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