A forklift without a simple guard. A shuttle car missing a safety bar. One decision in a claims office that delays a needed surgery. Samuel Maples has spent five decades turning those moments into accountability and today he lays out a clear, practical roadmap for lawyers and injured workers navigating Alabama’s workers’ compensation and third-party claims.

We unpack the core differences between workers’ comp and personal injury, why comp remains a bench trial with tight statutory limits, and where a third-party claim can move the fight in front of a jury with broader damages. Samuel explains the first steps after a workplace accident, the 90-day reporting trap, and how employer-controlled medical care shapes outcomes, especially for high wage earners who hit caps fast.

If you advise injured workers or run a firm serving blue-collar communities, this is a masterclass in spotting third-party angles, managing medical disputes, and presenting compelling stories that move decision-makers. Follow and share the show, then leave a quick review to tell us what you’d change first about the workers’ comp system.

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