Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Alabama
Fighting for Maximum Compensation and Benefits for Injured Workers
Jacob Maples holds an AV Preeminent Rating, a distinction earned by only ~10% of lawyers.
Get the Full Workers' Compensation Benefits You Deserve.
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been injured on the job. You’ve probably missed work, upending your budget. You might be dealing with pain. You’re probably worried about paying your bills. Jacob Maples served as an associate in an insurance defense practice, giving him insider knowledge of how insurance companies evaluate and fight claims. He now uses that defense insight to anticipate their strategies and vigorously represent individuals throughout Alabama against insurance company abuses.
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Workers' Compensation Practice Areas
Construction Accidents
Construction sites are hazardous places, even when everyone follows safety protocols. Jacob Maples brings extensive experience in construction accident law and fights aggressively to secure the compensation and justice you deserve.
Hit & Run Accidents
A hit-and-run accident can leave victims feeling overwhelmed, especially when the at-fault driver flees the scene. Jacob Maples has extensive experience in handling these types of cases and can help identify the responsible party.
Slip & Fall Injuries
Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries, leaving victims with medical bills, lost wages, and long-term pain. It’s crucial to work with an experienced slip-and-fall injury lawyer who can help you navigate the legal process.
What you need to know about your workers' compensation claim
Workers’ comp, also known as workers’ compensation insurance, helps employees who suffer an accidental injury, occupational exposure, or illness while working. The state requires this program to support employees. The workers’ comp system provides lost wage benefits during the recovery period when injured workers cannot work, compensates for permanent disabilities, and offers lifetime medical benefits.
What is and is not workers' comp?
Workers’ comp coverage does not require a work-related injury to have occurred on an employer’s premises. Injuries may have happened during business travel, at a conference or trade show, or while working at a location other than the employer’s premises.
Workers' Comp Covers:
- Medical treatment for work-related illness or injury
- Income replacement while an employee is out of work due to an injury
- Compensation for permanent injuries
- Survivor benefits when a worker is killed at work or in an activity related to work
- Vocational benefits such as retraining
Workers' Comp Does Not Cover
- Injuries sustained as the result of the use of illegal drugs or while intoxitcated
- Injuries from a worker who instigates a fight
- Injuries resulting from an act of God
- Contracting an ordinary disease of life
- Common illnesses considered one-time or individual occurrences, such as a headache or the flu
- Injuries caused by “horseplay” by an employee
- Emotional trauma that does not involve a physical injury or an illness
- Injuries sustained during a willful attempt to hurt oneself or another person
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Things you need to know to make a successful claim:
The process of making a successful workers’ comp claim is complicated. Every state has its laws regulating workers’ compensation, which can differ from state to state. In Alabama, the workers’ compensation laws provide certain benefits – wage loss, permanent disability for serious injuries, death benefits to dependents, and medical benefits – while shielding the employer from tort damages such as pain and suffering or punitive damages. Our Huntsville workers’ comp lawyer can give you guidance about your specific situation and the options you should consider before moving forward. Read on to learn what you can do to help ensure the success of your claim.
Give notice and go to the doctor.
You must immediately report your accident and get treatment for your injury or illness. If you tell your employer verbally, follow up in writing to make sure you’ve got a dated record on file. Once the process has begun, you’re likely to find yourself in a “blizzard” of paperwork. Get copies of all forms and communications exchanged, and keep them until you complete your claim so you can hand them off to an attorney if the claim is denied. The employer controls the choice of physician and will likely send you to an occupational health doctor. If they refuse or if the occupational health doctor is unwilling to help, you’ll need an attorney to help fight for the property medical treatment. Attorney Maples knows how the system works and he can help you. You will have one chance to replace the workers’ comp-selected doctor with another doctor through the panel of four processes. Let us help you with that as we practice in Alabama and have experience with many clients treating with the specialists who typically treat work injuries and illnesses in Alabama.
Don't underestimate the importance of following your treatment plan.
It is important to be honest about your limitations and capabilities regarding your injury. Report all of your symptoms and try to be thorough without exaggerating or overstating. It is also important to be compliant and cooperative with the treatment plan recommended by the treating physician. Take the medications as prescribed and go to all of your physical therapy appointments, even if you doubt these things are making a difference. Every item in your treatment plan is one more point that will support or weaken your claim, depending on whether you adhere to it. Staying diligent about your treatment plan helps you prevent your workers’ comp claim adjuster from successfully accusing you of not being injured, as they might perceive you as capable of more than you claim. This diligence also stops them from accusing you of not doing enough to support your recovery.
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Jacob A. Maples
Your Alabama Injury Attorney
Jacob Fights For You.
He handled my case with speed and efficiency. I couldn’t be happier with his services. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
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My experience with Jacob Maples was great! I appreciate him and his paralegal Lisa! They are easy to talk to, explain detail for detail, and will keep you updated on everything. Hands down great experience!
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Jacob A. Maples
Alabama injury lawyer Jacob Maples holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell; a distinction only held by approximately 10% of all attorneys. His focus is on representing individuals with personal injury claims and insurance carrier disputes. Jacob’s career began in Birmingham, Alabama, serving as an associate in an insurance defense law practice. There he gained valuable litigation experience, honing his skills across the state of Alabama. He became frustrated, however, by the treatment accident victims received and made the decision to switch sides. Jacob now represents individual clients victimized by personal injury accidents and insurance company abuses. His passion is standing up for the rights of people facing these challenges.
