[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"In Alabama, you should report the injury to your employer within five days of the incident. However, you have up to 90 days to report an accident if your injuries prevent you from notifying your employer sooner. If you fail to report your injury within the state\u2019s deadlines, your workers\u2019 comp claim may be denied.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-injured-on-job\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Except for initial emergency medical care, you must get treatment from an employer-approved physician or medical center. Your treating doctor must be on your employer\u2019s approved list for your employer\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation insurance company to pay for your treatment.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-injured-on-job\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Your benefits can include coverage of your medical expenses and wage replacement benefits if you miss more than three days of work to recover from your injuries. Surviving family members are also eligible to seek death benefits if a loved one dies because of a workplace accident.  To calculate your weekly compensation benefits, multiply your average weekly wage for the 52 weeks before the accident by 66.66 percent. However, there is a cap on the maximum weekly benefits. If your total is higher than the cap, you\u2019ll receive the state maximum benefit amount each week.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-injured-on-job\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"In Alabama, an injured worker may seek compensation in a third-party action in addition to filing for workers\u2019 comp benefits. For instance, you may be in an accident caused by a third party while you were either on your work site or acting in your job duties, like while driving for job-related reasons. If you were injured by a party that isn\u2019t a fellow employee or your employer, you can also pursue a claim against the third party.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-injured-on-job\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"In some cases, you can file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits while you\u2019re out of work for a workers\u2019 comp-covered injury. However, filing for SSD can impact your workers\u2019 comp benefits and vice-versa. You may benefit from legal advice about what to claim and when.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-injured-on-job\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Alabama\u2019s statute of limitations on workers\u2019 comp claim filing limits the amount of time you have to file your claim. You have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. 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