MONTGOMERY, Ala. (October 19, 2023) – Ball Ball, Matthews & Novak is pleased to announce a successful outcome in a recent workers' compensation case involving the City of Abbeville in the Circuit Court of Henry County, Alabama.
The case centered around a plaintiff who alleged that his employment with the City of Abbeville Police Department led to the development of chronic hypertension, ultimately resulting in multiple strokes. The plaintiff sought compensation under Alabama workers' compensation laws, asserting that the strokes were work-related.
Following a trial, Circuit Court Judge Todd Derrick delivered a verdict in favor of Ball Ball's client, the City of Abbeville. The Judge determined that the plaintiff did not sustain a compensable injury within the confines of the Alabama Workers Compensation Act. This decision underscores the firm's commitment to vigorously defending the interests of its clients.
In a statement, Ball Ball expressed satisfaction with the outcome and emphasized their dedication to providing top-notch legal representation. The firm remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering excellent results for clients facing complex legal challenges.
With offices in Montgomery and Mobile, including attorneys licensed to practice in Florida and Mississippi, Ball, Ball, Matthews & Novak offers a practice throughout the Southeast, defending suits in state and federal courts involving product liability, medical malpractice, professional liability claims, industrial accidents, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, construction matters, automobile and personal injury, governmental entity defense, aviation litigation and trucking defense.