Ex Parte City of Guntersville v. Bishop

The central issue presented in this case is whether §25-5-77 (a), Ala. Code 1975, requires an employer and/or its workers' compensation insurance carrier to furnish a disabled claimant with a motor vehicle. That section provides, in part:

"In addition to the compensation provided in this article and Article 4 of this chapter, the employer . . . shall pay an amount not to exceed the prevailing rate or maximum schedule of fees as established herein of reasonably necessary medical and surgical treatment and attention, physical rehabilitation, medicine, medical and surgical supplies, crutches,…