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Can I Sue My Employer for Negligence if I Get Hurt on the Job?
Short answer: Not in Arkansas. Long answer: In Arkansas, workers’ compensation benefits are what we call an exclusive remedy. That means if you get hurt on the job and receive workers’ compensation benefits, that’s what you get from your employer. Period. At first...
Something a little different and fun – a Podcast!
We try to keep these posts focused on our practice areas, but this one will be a bit different. I was recently interviewed by Zuza Kosteka for her podcast, "Law Bound." I spoke with Zuza about my law school experience, being an Arkansas attorney, and how I wound up...
Social Security Disability Benefits: What’s the Difference Between Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income?
The United States Federal Government has two programs that provide monetary assistance to disabled individuals: Social Security Disability Insurance (also known as SSDI or Title II benefits) and Supplemental Security Income (also known as SSI or Title XVI benefits)....
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...
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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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