Note: The following is a fictional scenario created for illustrative purposes to help our readers in Oklahoma and Arkansas understand the process of how workers comp works. Introduction Workers’ compensation serves as a crucial safety net for employees who find themselves injured on the job or suffering from work-related illnesses. This system is designed to … Read more

Note: The following is a fictional scenario created for illustrative purposes to help our readers in Oklahoma and Arkansas understand the types of bankruptcies and how to take advantage. Introduction In the realm of financial distress, bankruptcy offers a hopeful path to relief for individuals and businesses overwhelmed by debt. Despite the stigma it may … Read more

Note: The following is a fictional scenario created for illustrative purposes to help our readers in Oklahoma and Arkansas understand the process of proving medical malpractice. Introduction Seeking medical treatment involves placing significant trust in healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose conditions, prescribe appropriate medications, and conduct surgeries with precision. Yet, when this trust is breached … Read more

Note: The following is a fictional scenario created for illustrative purposes to help our readers in Oklahoma and Arkansas understand when to sue for personal injury. Introduction In the aftermath of an accident, victims often find themselves navigating a whirlwind of physical pain, emotional distress, and financial uncertainty. Personal injury cases serve as a beacon … Read more

Local worker on a job site with a mask on.

Navigating an Arkansas Workers’ Compensation case can be incredibly challenging for injured workers. Many employees believe they can handle the process of a workplace injury claim on their own, thinking it will save them time and money. However, this assumption often leads to mistakes and missed opportunities to recover all the benefits they are entitled to under … Read more

One of the biggest factors affecting the outcome of an Arkansas Workers’ Compensation cases are medical opinions. These can come from many sources, those include medical records, testimony, and written opinion letters from providers. It is important for Claimants who are proceeding with a Workers’ Compensation Claim to have solid medical evidence backed by solid … Read more

Employers and their insurance providers will often request to take the depositions of Claimants in Workers’ Compensation cases. This is essentially a formal question-and-answer session where the employer’s attorney takes sworn testimony from the injured worker (Claimant). The testimony is recorded by a court reporter, and a transcript is prepared for the record. Depositions play … Read more

A person with a broken arm from an injury.

Arkansas divides. workplace injuries into two categories; Scheduled and Unscheduled Injuries. This distinction is very important in determining what rights and benefits you have with your workplace injury claim. Many injured workers’ are surprised to find out the limitations posed by scheduled injuries. What is a scheduled injury? It is fairly straightforward with Arkansas Law … Read more

One of the frequent issues we encounter at the Law Offices of Craig L. Cook is employers who fail to maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance. While this situation can complicate the process for injured employees seeking compensation, it is by no means the end of the road. Arkansas law provides remedies for workers when their employers neglect to carry … Read more

A couple upset about the wrongful death of a loved one.

A very common question claimants have following a workplace injury is why their weekly wages are so low. The purpose of workers’ compensation is simple: to provide financial support to workers injured in a work-related accident. Arkansas law provides that claimants are owed only a portion—specifically, two-thirds—of their average weekly wage while being off work, … Read more