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Should I get Legal Advice from Reddit or Other Internet Forums if I get Hurt at Work?
It’s safe to assume my answer to this question is a firm “NO,” but I think I should explain why. Reddit has a pretty famous subreddit called /r/AskALawyer. You might be able to find some helpful tidbits there, but if you’ve been hurt at work in Arkansas, that’s not...
What is a Fair Workers Compensation Settlement in Arkansas?
It is difficult to say what a fair workers compensation settlement would be in Arkansas because there are several factors to consider. Medical Benefits To begin the process, you need to be aware of the benefits provided under the Arkansas Workers Compensation. ...
Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they've contracted the illness even if they feel fine. While the virus has existed in the...
If I Caught COVID-19 on the Job, Can I Collect Workers Compensation Benefits?
The COVID-19 pandemic has opened up a whole new avenue of potential workers' compensation claims. If you believe you were exposed to coronavirus and caught the virus while on the job, then you might be able to collect workers' compensation benefits. As we're still in...
Drop in Car Crashes, Spike in Bicycle Accidents Linked to Coronavirus
Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail business and personal travel, but many stopped going to their workplaces. That...
Workers Compensation – Do I have to use the company doctor?
If you have been injured on the job, then your employer will normally send you to a doctor of their choice. Under Arkansas Statute 11-9-514, if the employer selects the initial physician, the injured employee then has the right to petition the commission one time for...
Determining Fault in Arkansas Personal Injury Cases
After a car accident, truck wreck, fall or other Fayetteville area injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Arkansas law allows victims of accidents and injuries to recover damages when they can prove that the other party was negligent. Damages are awarded based...
Eligibility for Social Security SSDI and SSI Benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are government programs to provide injured or disabled Americans with income when they cannot work. Both of these are administered by the Social Security Administration, which uses...
Understanding Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Payments
For many people suffering from long-term injuries, their first question about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is how much they will receive each month in benefits. The exact amount you will receive if you qualify is based on a few factors. Additionally,...
Recovering Compensatory and Punitive Damages After an Arkansas Injury
After an accident in Fayetteville, you may wonder how you will pay for all your sudden costs. Arkansas law provides victims of negligence and malpractice with recourse in the form of personal injury lawsuit damages. There are two main types of damages available in...
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If you have suffered a personal injury anywhere in Arkansas or the surrounding states, contact the Martin Law Firm at 800.633.2160 or online to schedule a free initial consultation. We offer evening and weekend appointments. We handle all cases on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
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Martin Law Firm is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and serves clients in and around Springdale, West Fork, Fayetteville, Greenland, Farmington, Prairie Grove, Lincoln and Washington County.
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