The Alabama Department of Labor says those workers who are injured on the job can receive the medical care and benefits that will allow them to make the fullest recovery possible. If your family member was killed in a workplace accident, workers’ compensation law in Alabama even has workers’ compensation benefits for the deceased’s dependents through death benefits.
Once a business reaches a certain size, employers are mandated to carry workers’ comp insurance. In Alabama, any employer with five or more employees is required to have workers’ compensation coverage. Certain employers, like those involved in construction or agricultural work, might be eligible to opt out of state workers’ comp programs.