The Nomberg Law Firm

09/02/2026

We appreciate our friends Alan and Jud Pierce for inviting David on their podcast to talk about work comp!

Way Down South: Every State Is Different. The View From Alabama. - Legal Talk Network

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09/02/2026

A Guide to Alabama Workers’ Comp Benefits After a Crush Injury
Learn how Alabama workers’ comp claims work after a serious crush injury in Birmingham.

https://nomberglaw.com/alabama-injury-compensation-guide/crush-injury

08/31/2026

Communication Matters in a Workers’ Compensation Claim

When you are injured at work, you quickly discover that a workers’ compensation claim involves a lot of people: doctors, employers, insurance adjusters, lawyers, nurses, therapists, and sometimes vocational professionals.

From the injured worker’s perspective, one of the most important parts of the process is also one of the simplest: communication.

Your lawyer needs to know when your medical condition changes. If a doctor takes you out of work or changes your restrictions, say something. If your employer offers you a job you are unsure you can perform, call your lawyer. If you receive a letter you do not understand, send it over. If your weekly check stops arriving, do not assume someone else knows.

Communication works both ways. Your lawyer should explain what is happening with your claim, what decisions need to be made, and what you should reasonably expect next. You should feel comfortable asking questions—even the same question more than once.

Workers’ compensation claims can last months or even years. During that time, circumstances change. Medical treatment changes. Jobs change. Families face financial pressures. What seemed clear six months ago may look very different today.

A successful attorney-client relationship does not require constant communication. It requires meaningful communication at the right times.

When something changes, speak up. When you do not understand, ask.

In a workers’ compensation claim, good communication does more than prevent misunderstandings. It helps everyone make better decisions.

-Bernard

08/28/2026

BBQ and Kicking off College Football season today with our friends at Carlile’s BBQ. Big thanks to everyone who supported our food drive. 250+ pounds donated to Birmingham area food banks!

08/27/2026

Be Mindful of a Potential Conflict between Work Comp and Social Security Disability!

If you already have an active application or plan to apply for Soci...

08/24/2026

Knowledge Matters in a Workers’ Compensation Claim

When you are injured at work, you suddenly find yourself in a system you probably know very little about.

Your employer and its insurance company, however, deal with workers’ compensation claims every day. They know the process, the rules, the deadlines, and the decisions that can affect your claim.

That difference in knowledge matters.

As an injured worker, you need to understand more than whether your medical bills are being paid. You should know who controls your medical treatment, how your weekly benefits are calculated, what happens if you are released with permanent restrictions, and what rights you may be giving up if you settle your case.

You also need to know what not to do. Missing appointments, ignoring work restrictions, failing to report changes in your condition, or agreeing to something you do not fully understand can have consequences.

Knowledge does not mean becoming an expert in workers’ compensation law. It means asking questions, understanding your options, and making informed decisions instead of simply reacting to whatever happens next.

One of the most important questions an injured worker can ask is:

“What does this mean for me six months or a year from now?”

A workers’ compensation claim can affect your health, your income, and your ability to work.

The more you understand the process, the better prepared you are to protect your future.

-Bernard

08/22/2026

Today was Annabel Davis’ last day with us. She is returning to Nashville to start her third year of law school at Vanderbilt University Law School.

Annabel stayed busy drafting complaints and motions, conducting legal research on compensability and prepping clients for depositions and mediations.

“I am forever grateful to the Nomberg Law Firm for welcoming me and offering me guidance and professional experience. I am leaving the firm a more confident (and more competent!) future-attorney. “A huge thank you to everyone at the firm!”

She will be missed! Good luck with your last year of law school, Annabel!

08/20/2026

Coffee or tea? ☕️
BBQ or seafood? 🍖🦐

We put David Nomberg on the spot with a rapid-fire round of This or That.

Some choices were easy. Others… might start an argument.

Watch David make his picks and then tell us which answer he got completely wrong. 👇

08/17/2026

Patience: One of the Most Important Parts of a Workers’ Compensation Claim

When someone is injured on the job, they understandably want answers, treatment, and financial stability as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the workers’ compensation process rarely moves as fast as anyone would like. That is why patience is not simply a virtue—it is an essential part of achieving the best possible outcome.

As an attorney, I often remind clients that meaningful recovery takes time. Physicians need the opportunity to evaluate injuries, monitor progress, and determine whether additional treatment is necessary. Rushing the medical process can result in an incomplete understanding of the injury and may affect both the quality of care and the value of the claim.

Patience is equally important during the legal process. Medical records must be gathered, benefits verified, experts consulted when necessary, and negotiations conducted with complete and accurate information. While delays can be frustrating, careful preparation often leads to stronger results than quick decisions made with incomplete facts.

Patience does not mean inactivity. It means continuing medical treatment, following your physician’s recommendations, communicating with your attorney, and allowing the process to develop as the evidence unfolds.

In my experience, the clients who approach their claim with patience, consistency, and trust are often the ones who achieve the best long-term outcomes. Workers’ compensation is not a sprint. It is a process designed to protect injured workers, and sometimes the best results come to those willing to let that process work as intended.

— Bernard

08/13/2026

Its AC’s first day! We welcome Anna Claire Pledger, who is going to be working at the Nomberg Law Firm this year.

AC is a senior at Mountain Brook High School. Anna Claire became interested in law through her Business and Legal Concepts class. She is a part of National Business Honor Society as well as the National Honors Society. Outside of those activities, Anna Claire serves at Church of the Highlands, plays lacrosse, and is a member of many clubs, including Civitan Club and Key Club.

Welcome aboard, AC!