If you’ve ever been out on workers compensation, then you know it’s nothing like being on vacation. Some people are jealous when they learn a friend or family member is out on workers compensation. While it’s true that you don’t…
During normal times, the Arkansas workers comp law is pretty clear regarding claims for common illnesses. Workers in Arkansas are not allowed to collect benefits simply because they got sick at work. For example, if someone contracts pneumonia or the…
If you get hurt on the job in Arkansas, you should expect to be covered under workers compensation. Most employers are required to carry workers comp insurance for all of their employees. There are few exceptions to this rule. This…
Governor Asa Hutchinson issued an executive order to help first responders and healthcare workers who’ve been exposed to coronavirus. The order comes amid an increase in the number of new virus cases and deaths in Arkansas. If you or a…
Sometimes the worker’s compensation benefits are denied because the employer or the company’s insurance company will dispute your claim. If this is your case, you can file an appeal with the Arkansas Worker’s Compensation Commission and hire a workers compensation…
If you were driving a company car and got involved in an accident where you crash the company car, you may have an opportunity to file a claim for the accident and get it covered by your company’s insurance. You…
If you get hurt at work, you’re going to have to file a workers’ compensation claim. Your employer is required to carry insurance to take care of workers who get injured on the job. This insurance provides you with medical…
If you get hurt at work, you’ll have to file a worker’s comp claim. This is how you’ll get your medical treatment covered. It’s also the only way you can receive replacement wages. But, in order to qualify for workers…
A workplace injury can be a life-changing experience. Medical treatment for the injury may run up large medical bills. In addition, you may be forced to take time away from work which can result in lost wages. The good news…
Usually, when we think of workers’ compensation, we think of people who do physical labor for a living. It’s not hard to imagine a construction worker getting hurt on the job. It’s not so easy to picture a corporate executive…