Columbiana is the county seat of Shelby County in Alabama and has a population of about 4,500 citizens. Located 25 miles southeast of Birmingham, Columbiana is home to the Shelby County Board of Education, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, as well as the Shelby County Courthouse.
The city's motto is "Embracing the future while preserving the past" and is reflected in the fact that the current courthouse has served the county for more than 100 years. Additionally, the city has a rich history from the American Civil War and the American railroad system.
The median household income in Columbiana is about $34,034, and the median family income is $44,798. Males have a median income of $34,350, while females have a median income of $21,193. The per capita income for the city is about $18,000 with 11.5% of the population being at or below the poverty line.
Although a smaller city, workers are just as likely in Columbiana to be victims of a workplace injury as they are in any city. If you were injured on the job in Columbiana or live in Columbiana and were injured on the job, then call the Columbiana workers' compensation attorneys at Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C. for a free consultation. Call us as soon as you can after your injury. In many cases, you are required to initially use a "company" doctor for your first medical visit and if you fail to do so, it can jeopardize your compensation. You can reach us here or at 844.LAW.TALK or 205.324.3600.
Shelby County Worker InformationThe most common employment sectors for those who live in Shelby County are:
The average hourly wage in Shelby County is $20.66. The county has about 80,000 workers with an average weekly wage of $1,064. Alabama as a whole has about 1.9 million workers with an average weekly wage of $964.
Columbiana Workers' Compensation Attorneys Here for YouIf you live or work in Columbiana—whether healthcare, retail, or anywhere—and have sustained a workplace injury, the skilled Columbiana workers' compensation attorneys at Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C. are a short distance away in Birmingham to help with your claim. Our attorneys have a deep understanding and vast knowledge of how Alabama workers' compensation laws are structured and stand ready to help you. Due to the complexity of workers' compensation laws in Alabama, you risk losing compensation without the assistance of a skilled and experienced workers' compensation attorney.
It does not cost you anything to speak with one of our Columbiana workers' compensation attorneys to discuss your claim and the potential recovery. Our law firm doesn't get paid unless we recover for you, and our fees are capped at 15% in workers' compensation claims in Alabama.
Trust the Columbiana workers' compensation attorneys TODAY at Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C. to help you receive the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys have successfully handled numerous workers' compensation claims in the Circuit Court for Shelby County, Alabama and are very familiar with the judges in the area. One thing is for sure: Your employer and the workers' compensation insurance company will have a team of lawyers working for them. As such, you should have the best team possible working on your behalf. Don't let big insurance companies and your employer take advantage of you.
Call us at 844.LAW.TALK or 205.324.3600 or contact us online here.