In Alabama, you have 2 years to file a comp claim. However, medical benefits are open for life and there is no time limit. An aggravation of a pre-existing condition is considered a new injury and your time starts to run all over again. If you recently were doing something at work to aggravate your shoulder condition, you may have a new claim for comp. If it's a flare up, it's considered the old injury. Ask your Dr. if it's a flare up or aggravation. If the latter, make a new claim. If they won't help you, look for a lawyer who does comp cases.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 9:56 AM