If you’ve recently reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) after a workplace injury, you may wonder, How long after reaching MMI will you receive your WC settlement? This part of the workers’ compensation process can be confusing, frustrating, and emotionally draining. At the Cottrell Law Office, we understand what you’re going through. With over 32 years of experience helping injured...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been injured at work and have been receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you may eventually reach a stage in your recovery known as Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). But what does that mean for your case and, more importantly, your future? Many injured workers ask, “I have reached MMI, now what?” MMI is a crucial stage in your workers’...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been injured at work in Missouri or Arkansas, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including Permanent Partial Disability (PPD). However, many injured workers are left wondering, How long do you receive permanent partial disability benefits? Understanding the duration of PPD benefits is essential to ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve for your work-related injury....
Continue ReadingYou’re at work, doing your job, when something unexpected happens. A slip, a sudden strain, or an accident involving a forklift. Suddenly, your daily routine turns upside down with pain, mounting medical bills, and the impossible task of proving your injury was tied to your job. Workers’ compensation benefits can ease this burden, but how do you prove a...
Continue ReadingIn this article, we will help you understand how to calculate workers’ compensation benefits in Missouri. Missouri has specific calculations to determine workers’ compensation benefits available to employees using a missouri workers’ comp settlement chart. In the state of Missouri, employers are liable for accidental employee injuries, including cases of fault and negligence. There are different equations for each...
Continue ReadingThere are many different types of claims that may stem from a personal injury. For example, if a worker is injured on the job, then he or she may potentially have a workers comp claim. Many clients wonder, though, what is the difference between a personal injury and workers comp claim? Let our workers comp lawyer explain the difference...
Continue ReadingNot every work injury is a slip and fall or nasty cut from office equipment. Sometimes, work-related injuries develop over an extended period due to chemical exposures. If you develop a long-term injury from a chemical exposure at work, you can likely claim workers’ compensation benefits. Proving that your condition results from workplace substances can be challenging work, but...
Continue ReadingThere are various reasons for employers or workman’s comp carriers to contest an employee’s claim. There may be timeliness issues or injury-related issues that can lead to disputes. But one interesting question asked of our Rogers workers’ comp attorney is whether it is too late to file a claim if you have already given your two-week notice? Here is...
Continue ReadingWorkers’ compensation fraud is a serious offense that undermines the integrity of systems designed to support employees injured on the job. The legal consequences of committing such fraud are severe in Arkansas and Missouri. If you commit workers’ comp fraud, jail time is a strong possibility. It’s a criminal act that not only impacts the financial health of businesses...
Continue ReadingIn Arkansas and Missouri, workers’ compensation is typically the exclusive remedy for employees who suffer injuries on the job. This no-fault system ensures that workers receive medical care and compensation for lost wages without the need to prove their employer’s negligence. Employer negligence lawsuit settlements involve fault-based tort claims, which are generally barred when workers’ compensation benefits apply. However,...
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