Where the employer and employee are subject to this chapter, the disablement or death of an employee caused by the contraction of an occupational disease, as defined in Section 25-5-110, shall be treated as an injury by accident, and the employee or, in case of his death, his dependents shall be entitled to compensation as provided in this article. In no case, however, shall an employer be liable for compensation by reason of the contraction of an occupational disease, as defined in Section 25-5-110, or for disability or death resulting therefrom unless such disease arose out of and in the course of the employment and resulted from the nature of the employment in which the employee was engaged.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.
Chapter 5 - Workers' Compensation.
Article 4 - Compensation for Occupational Diseases.
Section 25-5-110 - Definitions.
Section 25-5-111 - Right to Compensation for Death or Disablement.
Section 25-5-112 - Presumptions as to Applicability and Acceptance of Provisions of Article.
Section 25-5-113 - Manner of Compensation, etc., Provided by Article Exclusive.
Section 25-5-116 - Which Employer Liable for Compensation of Employee; Contribution.
Section 25-5-117 - Limitation Period for Claims or Actions for Compensation.
Section 25-5-119 - Computation of Compensation and Benefits Payable Under Article.
Section 25-5-120 - Presumptions and Burden of Proof as to Right to Compensation.
Section 25-5-121 - Settlements Between Parties; Determination of Disputed Compensation Claims.
Section 25-5-122 - Applicability of Article.
Section 25-5-123 - Applicability of Other Provisions of Chapter to Article.