Way Down South: Every State Is Different. The View From Alabama.

Let’s go way down south to Alabama. As we know, Workers’ Compensation systems can vary from state to state. In this episode, we’ll explore the Alabama system with Birmingham-based Workers’ Comp attorney David Nomberg, a partner in the Nomberg Law Firm.  In Alabama, the system operates uniquely as the only state without an administrative Workers’ Comp system to settle differences. If there is a dispute or denied claim, the case goes directly to the Circuit Court, the same judges that would hear other civil cases. This means attorneys may have the extra duty of explaining the issue to judges who may not be familiar with Workers’ Comp. Nomberg shares insights into the importance of communication. Not only with judges, but also with clients who may be surfing the internet and finding information from law offices in other states, where different laws apply. But as Americans, we all share some similarities, too. We all want to help workers injured on the job become whole and live their best lives. Nomberg sees some nationwide areas where we can all do better, including caring for an aging workforce, mental health and PTSD, heat-related claims, and changes in technology. Jump in for this fascinating dive into the complicated web of Workers’ Compensation in an ever-changing environment. If you have thoughts on Workers’ Comp law or an idea for a topic or guest you’d like to hear, contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Mentioned in This Episode: Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group Previously on Workers’ Comp Matters, “’A Patriotic Obligation’: Kenneth Feinberg and the 9/11 Fund,” with guest Kenneth Feinberg “Worth,” trailer YouTube “The Looming Tower,” trailer YouTube Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI)