Alabama § 25-5-63 - Total Dependents - Maximum Compensation.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 25-5-63 — Total Dependents - Maximum Compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-5-63. Total Dependents - Maximum Compensation.
Total dependents shall be entitled to take compensation in the order named in Section 25-5-62 until the percentage of the average weekly earnings of the deceased, during the time and as specified in Section 25-5-60, shall have been exhausted; but the total compensation to be paid to all total dependents of a deceased employee shall not exceed in the aggregate the maximum weekly compensation stated in Section 25-5-68, except as otherwise provided in this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 25-5-63
What does Code of Alabama § 25-5-63 cover?
Section 25-5-63 ("Total Dependents - Maximum Compensation.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 25-5-63?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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