All exposures of the employee occurring prior to September 1, 1971, to the hazards of an occupational disease, as defined in this article, while in the employ of the employer, shall be deemed for all purposes to be subject to the provisions of this article, and the employee, his personal representative, parents, surviving spouse, dependents, and next of kin shall be entitled to compensation or other benefits and barred from other rights and remedies as provided in this article for exposures occurring after September 1, 1971.
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.