Arkansas workers comp settlement chart
Arkansas's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 75% of average weekly wage, capped at $879/week.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | AR Code § 11-9-521(d) | |
| Neck | - | AR Code § 11-9-521(d) | |
| Shoulder | - | AR Code § 11-9-521(d) | |
| Knee | - | AR Code § 11-9-521(d) | |
| Hand | 150 | $131,850 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(4) |
| Arm | 225 | $197,775 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(1) |
| Leg | 200 | $175,800 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(10) |
| Foot | 125 | $109,875 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(13) |
| Eye | 100 | $87,900 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(16) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 40 | $35,160 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(17)(A) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 150 | $131,850 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(17)(B) |
| Thumb | 60 | $52,740 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(5) |
| index_finger | 35 | $30,765 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(6) |
| middle_finger | 30 | $26,370 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(7) |
| ring_finger | 20 | $17,580 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(8) |
| little_finger | 15 | $13,185 | AR Code § 11-9-521(b)(9) |
Arkansas uses a statutory schedule for certain extremities and senses. For unscheduled body parts like the back, neck, shoulder, and knee, compensation is based on the disability's relation to the body as a whole, as rated by the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Arkansas?
Arkansas's Schedule of Losses uses physician impairment rating (AMA Guides) rather than a fixed back-injury schedule.
What's the lawyer's fee cap on workers comp cases in Arkansas?
Arkansas does not set a flat fee cap; fees must be approved by the Workers Compensation Commission.
Are settlement amounts in Arkansas taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).