The Arkansas workers’ compensation lawyers at the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield have outlined the types of workers’ compensation benefits you may receive after suffering a workplace injury or work-related illness in the state.
Arkansas has one of the highest work injury and death rates in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Manufacturing, construction, nursing and food manufacturing are among the most dangerous industries. Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides workers a safety net after an employment-related injury, disability or illness. The two main types of workers’ compensation benefits are medical coverage benefits and income replacement benefits.
Medical coverage benefits provide compensation for medical treatment. Employers are responsible for paying for emergency room care, doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, prescription drugs, surgeries and other additional costs. Income replacement benefits provide compensation for lost income due to a work injury. Four types of benefits are available including temporary partial disability, temporary total disability, permanent partial disability and permanent total disability.
Disability benefits are determined by the level of impairment assigned by a doctor, among other factors. A worker’s Average Weekly Wage over the preceding 52-week period is also considered. For details visit: https://www.jhatfieldlaw.com/springdale/workers-compensation-lawyer/
Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. 1025 E Don Tyson Pkwy Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 361-3575
400 N 6th St, Suite 2 Fort Smith, AR 72902 (479) 777-1206
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