Alabama has probably the toughest
worst worker’s compensation laws for an injured worker. We have some of the
lowest payouts for injuries that are based on rates set in the 1980s. A recent
case has come up in our courts that struck down some of the key elements of
these laws. Those issues are currently on appeal. For an interesting read on
some of the extremely low levels of compensation in Alabama, read this story
posted on al.com recently:
http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2017/06/how_much_is_a_leg_worth_in_ala.html
