Legal Question in Personal Injury in Alabama

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Our firm does not primarily handle workers comp cases, but yes, it would appear you are owed a lump sum settlement of weekly wage benefits for your permanent partial disability rating related to your on the job injury. Yes, unless you elect to "close out" future medicals for a one time payment (generally not recommended) then the workers comp insurance carrier will be responsible for your future medical care. Your post did not say how you were injured but if the injury was due to the negligence of a third-party (someone other than your employer) you may have a third party liability claim agaisnt the at-fault or responsible party for additional damages not provided under workers comp. (Note: Generally, under Ala law you are stuck with the wage/medical benefits of comp even if your employer was negligent in causing your injury .) I would agree with Mr Ford's recommendation that you consult an attorney. I am a member of a Statewide list serve of personal injury attorneys in Alabama and if would like, I can try and help locate an attorney for you to consult with in your area. Just send me an e-mail at [email protected] with a summary of how you were injured, where you were injured and the location of your employment at the time of injury and I will forward your e-mail to the Statewide listserve to see if I can help you find an attorney in your area. (no charge)