Workplace accident victims deserve full compensation for all losses caused by negligence. Arkansas law recognizes multiple categories of damages in personal injury cases.
Medical Expenses include all treatment costs from emergency care through long-term rehabilitation. This covers hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, medications, medical equipment, and future medical care. Expert testimony often establishes the cost of ongoing treatment for permanent injuries. For catastrophic injuries, lifetime medical costs can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Lost Wages compensate you for income lost during recovery and the inability to work. This includes wages lost during hospitalization, rehabilitation, and any period you cannot return to work. For permanent injuries causing reduced earning capacity, we calculate lifetime lost wages. This calculation often requires vocational rehabilitation experts to assess your future earning potential.
Pain and Suffering Damages recognize the physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life caused by your injury. Severe injuries causing chronic pain, permanent disability, or disfigurement warrant substantial pain and suffering awards. Arkansas courts consider the nature and severity of your injuries when calculating these damages.
Permanent Disability Compensation applies when injuries prevent you from returning to your previous work. This includes vocational rehabilitation costs and compensation for permanent impairment. If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury or brain injury, permanent disability compensation becomes a critical component of your recovery.
Settlement Value depends on multiple factors, including injury severity, liability strength, insurance policy limits, and comparable case outcomes. Our attorneys evaluate each case individually, considering the specific circumstances and damages involved. We review case results from similar workplace accidents to establish fair settlement ranges.
