SB89 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Orr Senator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Workers' compensation, employer liability for permanent total disability benefits after employee reaches age 65 limited, prompt medical attention required for benefits, Secs. 25-5-57, 25-5-77 am'd.

Description

This bill would revise portions of the workers' compensation law to limit an employer's liability for permanent total disability benefits after the sixty-fifth birthday of the employee, and to limit the obligation of an employer to pay medical benefits if an employee does not seek medical attention for a claimed work injury within a certain time period.

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Subjects

Workers' Compensation