Contributor: Bernard Nomberg

Bernard Nomberg is one of the founding members of Nomberg Law Firm, where he has served clients in the greater Birmingham area for more than 25 years. Focusing on the areas of workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, and personal injury claims, Bernard has earned the respect of his clients and peers.

In 2020, Bernard was a recipient of the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG) Rising Star Award. He has also been selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, a “Top-Rated Attorney” by B-Metro Magazine, and a “Top Attorney” by Birmingham Magazine. He is, however, most proud of his client reviews, which attest to the time and effort he puts into every case to ensure the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Most SSDI Winners Were Denied First… Here’s Why

If you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and were denied, don’t give up hope. You’re not alone, and your ... Read more

Are Ring Doorbells Private? What Alabama Homeowners Should Know

Smart doorbells and home security cameras are everywhere. They promise peace of mind. You can screen visitors from your phone, ... Read more

Alabama Court Weighs COVID-19 Exposure and Workers’ Comp

Ever since COVID-19 appeared in early 2020, claimants have attempted to hold employers responsible for their illness exposure. Lawsuits ... Read more

How the New Alabama Educator Injury Law Differs from Workers’ Compensation

There’s some good news for Alabama public school employees (in addition to summer breaks and the occasional snow day). In April 2025, ... Read more

Do College Athletes Qualify for Workers’ Comp?

In October 2024, Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. suffered a traumatic brain injury during the Magic City Classic against ... Read more

Alabama Long-term and Occupational Illness Workers’ Comp Claims

We know that Alabama workers’ compensation is intended to provide benefits to a person who suffered injury from an accident or illness ... Read more

Alabama Cannabis Industry Employees Can Get Workers’ Comp

Years ago, you might associate marijuana with hippies, skaters, or others who were seeking a “high” through weed, pot, grass, dope... ... Read more

Five Common Misconceptions Surrounding Workers’ Compensation in Alabama

Workers’ compensation can be a confusing area of law. To make matters worse, the Internet is flooded with misinformation. In this post, ... Read more

Does the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act Cover Mental Injuries?

The sirens wail as first responder James McAlister races toward the scene of a horrific accident. Having devoted more than a decade of ... Read more

Survivors of Victim of Work-related Death Can Claim Workers’ Comp Benefits

No matter what type of job or profession you’re in, or how much you love what you do, everyone feels the sense of “daily grind” ... Read more

What Is Alabama’s Guest Passenger Statute?

On a humid night in Birmingham, Hannah climbs into Jacob’s Acapulco blue 1969 Ford Mustang. It’s their 2nd date, and Jacob is going to ... Read more

Birmingham Bankruptcy Laws

How to file for bankruptcy (and whether you should) Alabamians looking for financial relief after an accident may want to ... Read more

Birmingham Workers’ Compensation Claims

What you should do if you suffer a work injury in Birmingham or elsewhere in Alabama There are some critical steps you must take ... Read more