Attorney Who Got Air Ambulance Provider's Bill Paid Can't Sue for Fee

The Arkansas Court of Appeals last week ruled that a claimants' attorney couldn't proceed with a civil action against an air ambulance company for payment for the fair value of the work he had done in order for the company to get paid. Arkansas law limits an attorney to a fee representing 25% of a worker's indemnity benefits, up to a maximum of $500 on appeals to the Workers' Compensation Commission, and $1,000 if the case goes to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court. While attorneys are specifically prohibited from taking a portion of worker's award for medical...