Workers' Compensation

What Is A Second Injury Fund?

If you have ever filed a Workers’ Compensation claim, you may be familiar with the “Second Injury” Fund. The Second Injury Fund is a fund maintained by the State, which is subsidized by a surcharge imposed on the Employer’s Workers Compensation premiums. The purpose of the fund is to provide additional benefits to injured workers, under specific situations. Our...

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Personal Injury

Personal Injury or Workers’ Comp Claim – Which Should I File?

When workers get hurt on the job in Missouri or Arkansas, they face an important decision regarding their legal options for seeking compensation. Generally, there are two avenues to pursue legal action. While workers’ compensation provides immediate benefits (like medical coverage), personal injury claims allow for the pursuit of additional compensation. When choosing between a claim for workers’ comp...

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Workers' Compensation

Can Surgery Increase Your Workers’ Compensation Settlement?

The short answer is yes, surgery can increase a workers’ compensation settlement. However, surgery is just one factor that can affect the final settlement amount. Undergoing surgery has very real physical and emotional impacts. Above all, when considering whether to undergo surgery, it’s important to make the right choice for your health—not for the possible increase in payout. How...

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Workers' Compensation

What To Do If Your Spouse Dies While Receiving Worker’s Comp Benefits

The purpose of Workers’ Compensation is to provide benefits to covered employees who suffer a job-related injury.  Under the Workers’ Compensation system, the employee is not required to prove fault in order to receive benefits, as long as that employee releases potential legal claims against the employer for that injury.  In the event of a worker’s death, workers’ compensation...

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Workers' Compensation

Can I Still File a Workers’ Comp Claim If I’ve Given Two Week’s Notice?

There 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...

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Workers' Compensation

Stipulation Agreement in Workers’ Comp Cases

In some workers’ compensation cases, the injured employee has suffered some form of permanent disability, as the result of a complex injury. In those types of cases, the injured employee’s medical condition is likely to change as time passes, often in unforeseen ways. In these situations, where there is a question or concern about the future status of your...

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Workers' Compensation

What Conditions Are Covered Under Workers’ Compensation in Arkansas?

Most employers in Arkansas with three or more employees are required by law to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage, although there are some exceptions to this general rule. Even though Arkansas workers’ compensation law protects you, getting the benefits rightfully yours can be challenging. Having an experienced and knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney guide and assist you through the process...

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Workers' Compensation

Appealing a Missouri Workers’ Compensation Denial

If you are in Missouri and your workers’ compensation claim is denied, you will want to seek the representation of a knowledgeable and experienced Missouri workers’ comp attorney. Whether your claim is denied or you are unsatisfied with the benefit amount, you have the right to appeal the determination. Unfortunately, denials are common. There are multiple levels to the...

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Workers' Compensation

Missouri Workers’ Compensation Chart

In 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 workers’ compensation 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 benefit offered....

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Workers' Compensation

Statute of Limitations for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in Arkansas

In Arkansas, if you are injured as a direct result of your job, you may need to file a claim for workers’ compensation. However, there are important deadlines you must meet to be eligible for workers’ comp. These deadlines include a statute of limitations, which governs how long you have to file a claim for workers’ comp after you...

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