[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"You should report the injury promptly to your supervisor or employer. You should ask your supervisor about which doctor you should see for treatment of your work-related injury. You should go to the doctor as directed by your employer and inform the doctor that you were injured at work.  Workers\u2019 compensation pays for necessary medical care including surgery, medications, and prosthetics. Workers' compensation also provides weekly payments to replace a portion of the injured worker\u2019s lost wages while the worker is disabled and unable to work.  You should follow the doctor\u2019s instructions and keep all follow-up appointments. If you refuse to follow the treatment plan recommended by the doctor or refuse to attend physical rehabilitation, your workers\u2019 compensation coverage may be suspended.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"The Alabama Workers\u2019 Compensation Law requires that notice of the injury must be made within five days. If your employer accepts your workers\u2019 compensation benefits claim, you should start receiving benefits within a matter of weeks.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Workers\u2019 compensation may cover any type of accidental injury on the job. Some of the common injuries cited in workers\u2019 compensation claims include: Back injuries; Traumatic brain injuries; Injuries caused by falls; Repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome; Injuries caused by being struck by objects; Machinery injuries; Electrocution; Exposure to toxic chemicals or fumes; Burns","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Happens After an Alabama Work Injury?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long Do I Have to Report an Injury That Happened at Work?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Are Common Injuries That Result in Filing for Alabama Workers\u2019 Compensation?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Question2"}],"name":"Dothan Workers Compensation Attorney","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Service","hoursAvailable":{"@type":"OpeningHoursSpecification","name":"Hours of Operation","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/#OpeningHoursSpecification"},"additionalType":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Workers%27_compensation_(United_States)","category":"Personal injury attorney","name":"Workers Compensation Attorney","slogan":"Aggressive advocacy. Life-changing results.","disambiguatingDescription":"Nursing home abuse lawyer at Gartlan Injury Law","url":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/","alternateName":"Workers' compensation attorney in Dothan, Al","description":"\"Have you been injured on the job in Dothan or elsewhere in South Alabama? Are you coping with pain and financial stress and having difficulty collecting workers\u2019 compensation benefits? Talk to a knowledgeable workers\u2019 compensation lawyer at Gartlan Injury Law about your legal options and how to proceed.  Most employers in Alabama are required by the Alabama Workers\u2019 Compensation Law to purchase workers\u2019 compensation insurance to provide benefits to employees who are injured on the job. However, if there is a dispute about your eligibility for benefits, the appeals process is complicated. You will need to file a civil lawsuit. You should have a knowledgeable workers\u2019 comp lawyer to guide you through the appeals process.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Service"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Workers’ Compensation","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]