Arkansas has one of the highest rates of worker injury and death.

IN 2019, MORE THAN

24,000

suffered some kind of  workplace accident

EMPLOYEES

What is Workers' Compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance providing a safety net for workers who are injured or fall ill at a workplace.

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This means that the state uses the National Council on Compensation Insurance to figure out workers' compensation rates and oversee the assigned risk in the state.

Arkansas is a NCCI state

are employer's required to have workers' comp?

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Employers can be penalized & potentially lose workers' compensation protections under state laws if they do not carry workers' comp insurancfe.

In Arkansas, workers' compensation is a policy bought by the company.

what to do if you were injured at work

Do these following steps immediately to ensure you get a good start filing your workers’ compensation claim.

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1

Immediately notify your employer, supervisor or Human Resources about your accident or illness.

Do it verbally and in writing, and keep a copy of all written documents for your files.

2

Fill out an injury or illness claim form as quickly as possible.

Include witness names, contact information, time and location of the accident.

3

Seek medical assistance right away.

Inform your doctor that were injured at work, follow medical advice and get a note from the doctor if the injury prevents you from working.

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Get legal advice quickly.

Discuss your case with a trusted workers’ compensation lawyer to protect your legal rights and help you navigate the workers’ compensation process.

what type of disability can i claim?

There are two types of workers’ compensation: medical coverage benefits & income-replacement benefits.

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Medical coverage benefits

Benefits include standards costs such as:

- Emergency room treatment

- Follow-up doctors’ appointments

- Physical or occupational therapy

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Prescription drug Reimbursement for travel to  healthcare appointments Prosthetic devices Surgeries

Income Replacement Benefits

- Temporary Partial Liability Benefits

- Temporary Total Disability Benefits

- Permanent Partial Disability Benefits

There are four types of income replacement benefits under the Arkansas workers’ compensation system:

- Permanent Total Disability Benefits

For non-serious injuries, you can opt for limited assistance from the Arkansas Worker's Compensation Commission.

However, if your injuries are serious, legal representation can go a long way toward ensuring you get appropriate compensation for your situation.

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