IN 2022, THERE WERE
work-related injuries and illnesses in Arkansas.
You may be eligible for PPD benefits if you have been injured or become ill while performing the requirements of your job.
You may receive benefits if you have suffered a permanent disability but can still work in a different position.
You DO NOT have to be totally disabled You must have a permanent partial impairment The impairment must be identifiable by objective medical evidence
Under Arkansas law, an employer with three or more employees must purchase a workers’ compensation insurance policy.
Income replacement benefits provide compensation for income lost as the result of a workplace injury.
You must be deemed disabled by a physician and not have worked for a minimum of seven days. Your doctor assigns an impairment rating using the American Medical Association’s Guide to Permanent Impairment.
In Arkansas, PPD benefit calculations are based in part on your wages at the time of your injury.
Calculating your Average Weekly Wage (AWW)for the past 52 weeks Knowing the rating your doctor assigned to your injury
Calculate (AWW) from the past 52 weeks. Find the Temporary Total Disability (TTD) rate, which is calculated at two-thirds of the AWW.
The PPD rate is calculated at 75% of the TTD benefit. PPD = 2/3 AWW x .75 In Arkansas, the maximum PPD rate for 2025 is $677.00 per week.
This confirms the insurance company has correctly calculated your PPD benefits.
An attorney can negotiate to get PPD benefits adjusted when calculated incorrectly.
An attorney can compare the impairment rating issued by the doctor with the allowable rating pursuant to the American Medical Association Guides to Permanent Impairment.
An attorney can lead negotiations for lump sum settlements that are in your best interest.
We litigate before both the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission and the Social Security Administration.
If you are having trouble receiving your benefits the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. can help ensure you receive the PPD benefits you are owed.