§ 25-5-110 Definitions
§ 25-5-111 Right to compensation for death or disablement
§ 25-5-112 Presumptions as to applicability and acceptance of provisions of article
§ 25-5-113 Manner of compensation, etc., provided by article exclusive
§ 25-5-114 Rights and remedies of employees, etc., under article exclusive; civil and criminal liability of employers, etc
§ 25-5-115 False written representation to employer as to previous compensation for occupational disease
§ 25-5-116 Which employer liable for compensation of employee; contribution
§ 25-5-117 Limitation period for claims or actions for compensation
§ 25-5-118 Rights and remedies as to exposures to hazards of occupational disease occurring prior to September 1, 1971
§ 25-5-119 Computation of compensation and benefits payable under article
§ 25-5-120 Presumptions and burden of proof as to right to compensation
§ 25-5-121 Settlements between parties; determination of disputed compensation claims
§ 25-5-122 Applicability of article
§ 25-5-123 Applicability of other provisions of chapter to article
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Terms Used In Alabama Code > Title 25 > Chapter 5 > Article 4 - Compensation for Occupational Diseases

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • month: means a calendar month. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • preceding: means next before. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1