1. Basic facts
- Your name, phone number, and city in Alabama.
- Date of injury or best estimate.
- Employer name and job title.
- How the injury happened.
- All body parts injured, even if one part seemed worse at first.
2. Medical treatment
- Names of doctors, clinics, hospitals, and physical therapy providers.
- Whether treatment has been approved, denied, or delayed.
- Whether you have been told MMI, impairment rating, FCE, permanent restrictions, surgery, MRI, or pain management.
3. Work, wages, and return-to-work facts
- Whether you are working now.
- Whether you tried light duty and failed.
- Whether the employer has a permanent job within restrictions.
- Your approximate weekly wage before the injury.
- Whether you have applied for or are considering Social Security Disability.
4. Red flags and five alarm fires
- You were in a truck or car accident on the job.
- You were fired, pushed out, written up, or pressured after the injury.
- You are being asked to settle, resign, or close future medical care.
- The insurer is denying treatment or saying only part of the injury is work-related.
- You may not be able to return to any realistic work.
5. Helpful documents
- Accident report or written notice.
- Doctor notes, work status slips, restrictions, FCE, impairment rating.
- Emails or letters from the employer, adjuster, nurse case manager, or defense lawyer.
- Termination letter, resignation papers, or light-duty offers.
- Photos, witness names, and insurance information if a vehicle crash was involved.
6. Contact Powell & Denny
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Email: info@powellanddenny.com
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