Attorney Lauri Thomas Secures 50 Percent Wage-Loss Award in Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Case
Attorney Lauri Thomas from the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield has successfully secured a significant permanent partial disability award for a client involved in a workers’ compensation case in Arkansas. The claimant, who worked as a program assistant for the Arkansas Department of Human Services, suffered a compensable back injury in 2018 after falling in a parking lot. Despite undergoing extensive treatment, including surgeries, the claimant's ability to earn wages was significantly impacted. The judge awarded permanent partial disability benefits equal to 50 percent for the body as a whole, recognizing the claimant's reduced capacity to compete in the labor market. Additionally, an attorney fee of 25 percent of the indemnity benefits was awarded, split between the carrier and the claimant. 
