Workers' Compensation is a complex and specialized area of the law which few attorneys in Arkansas are willing to handle. With over 30 years of experience, including ten as an Administrative Law Judge with the Workers' Compensation Commission, C. Michael White and the White Law Firm are uniquely prepared to handle the complicated issues that may arise in the course of your claim.

What benefits am I entitled to receive?

When you are injured on the job, you may become entitled to several different kinds of benefits, depending on your situation. First of all, your employer is liable for the medical treatment you receive to treat your workplace injury. If you miss more than fourteen days (two weeks) from work because of your injury, you are also entitled to temporary total disability benefits for the period you can't work. Once you return to work, if you suffered a permanent impairment, you will be entitled to permanent partial disability benefits. And, in the event that your injury is so severe that it completely prevents you from ever working again, you are entitled to permanent and total disability benefits. You learn more about the available benefits here.

Do I need an attorney for my workers' comp injury?

If you're injuries are minor, like a cut, bruise, or sprain, and you only miss a few days from work with no expectation of longer-term health problems, you might not need an attorney. However, if your injury is more severe and results in you missing more than two weeks from work, or affects your health or ability to work in the future, you need someone to look out for your interests. From almost the moment you filed your claim, your employer's insurance company will have been working to build a case in order to minimize the amount of money they have to pay. An attorney on your side will fight back and ensure that you receive all of the benefits guaranteed to you by the law. To find out more about what we can do to protect your interests, contact us for a free consultation.