Lawyer Successfully Advocates on Behalf of Injured Police Officers

Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. takes great pride in representing injured police officers on the job. Jason has successfully tried four cases for workers’ comp in 2021. Jason recommended that police officers get additional medical treatment than was denied by their workers’ compensation insurer. Each case involved police officers being denied the medical treatment recommended by their doctors. Jason, as an advocate for frontline workers at the Arkansas Workers’ Comp Commission, was able ensure that the injured officers were treated properly following their injuries in the line of duty.

Claimant Police Officer against the City of Bentonville- Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission #H001634

After her lower leg injury during a training session as a police officer, the claimant’s doctors recommended that she receive spinal cord stimulation. After the claimant’s condition had not improved after other procedures, including nerve blocks and weeks-long physical therapy, this medical treatment was recommended. Insurance denied coverage for the additional medical treatment that was recommended. This was based on an opinion from a doctor not affiliated with the claimant’s treating physician. Jason proved that the claimant was entitled to additional medical treatment for her compensable injuries as recommended by her treating doctors.

Claimant Police Officer in v. City of Gentry- Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission #H005187

The claimant was a police officer who sustained a left knee injury during training. After other treatments failed to treat the injury, his treating physician recommended a costly transplant procedure. His condition deteriorated further. The insurance company refused coverage, arguing that the additional medical treatment was neither necessary nor reasonable. Jason successfully represented the police officer. The Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission ruled that the claimant had the right to additional medical care that included the recommended surgery.

Claimant Police Officer against the City of Searcy- Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission #H000818

After being struck by a pick up truck, the claimant sustained multiple injuries while directing traffic as a police officer. The injuries he sustained included lacerations to the spleen and a torn shoulder rotator cuff. He also suffered bruising between his elbows and his shoulder. The claimant still suffered pain and limited movement in his left arm despite receiving extensive physical therapy. The insurance company refused to provide additional medical treatment when the claimant asked to see his doctor again. To get further treatment, the claimant used his personal insurance. He also received injections to relieve the pain. Jason proved that the claimant was entitled for shoulder surgery. Credible evidence proved that the additional medical treatment required was causally related to the work-related injury and reasonable. Additional medical treatment, including surgery, was provided by the Arkansas Municipal League and the city.

Claimant Police Officer against the City of Eureka Springs- Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission #H000818

After a high-speed chase that ended in a collision, the claimant officer sustained injuries. The claimant suffered pain in his left wrist and left knee as well as his shoulder. Initial refusal by the insurance company to cover the claimant’s shoulder injury in workers’ compensation was not acceptable. To pay for treatment for his shoulder injury, the claimant used his insurance. The claimant received physical therapy, imaging and surgery to fix a ruptured tendon at his bicep. Jason was hired by the claimant to help him obtain worker’s comp benefits for his shoulder injury case. Jason was hired by the insurance company to help him obtain worker’s compensation benefits for his shoulder injury claim. The company also paid for his left shoulder surgery and lost wages through temporary total disability benefits (TTD). Jason proved that the insurance company was responsible for attorney fees incurred by them in denying benefits and resulting litigation.

Compensation for Injured Officers

Police officers are more vulnerable to injuries at work because of the dangers involved in their job. This includes physical assaults, routine training, and apprehending suspects. Officers are also often injured in serious motorcycle and car crashes. These injuries include rotator-cuff tears in the shoulder, meniscus tears in the knee, and herniated disks of the back and neck. These injuries can have a devastating impact on law enforcement careers. The Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield takes pride in representing injured officers and providing top-of-the-line medical care to help them return to active duty.

You will need to understand the workers’ compensation system if you are a law enforcement officer and have suffered a serious injury while on duty. This includes lost wages, overtime, issues involving light-duty and medical care as well as medical expenses. Our Arkansas workers’ compensation lawyer can help police officers and state troopers who are injured on the job to understand the benefits they have.

Jason has seen it all. There is the misplaced belief that officers who are injured in the line of duty receive sufficient medical support and benefits for work comp. Unfortunately, this is not always true. As police officers serve and protect, their lives are at risk every day. They should be able to receive the support that they need.

Contact an attorney who specializes in Arkansas Worker’s Comp law

Arkansas workers’ compensation law is a very specialized area of personal injury law. You should work with an attorney who understands workers’ comp law. Jason Hatfield has the legal experience and knowledge to assist with police officer injury work claims in Arkansas. He can help claimants get the benefits they need to help their families deal with the financial and physical hardships associated with these injuries.

Jason Hatfield is determined to minimize the financial and physical impact on officers and their families. He works tirelessly to ensure a positive outcome for those who protect our communities. The Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield (P.A.) Call (479) 361-3575 for a free consultation. Jason takes care of the legal aspects while the officer who was hurt is able to focus on healing.

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