Split Court Changes Deadline for Requesting Additional Benefits

A divided Arkansas Court of Appeals overruled its own precedent to find that the continued payment of indemnity benefits will extend the statute of limitations for additional medical benefits. Case: Wynne v. Liberty Trailer, No. CV-20-699, 10/06/2021, published. Facts: Terry Wynne worked for Liberty Trailer. He injured his right shoulder while at work in November 2015. Wynne underwent surgery on Feb. 2, 2016, and again on Feb. 17, 2017, because his condition had not improved. He complained that the second surgery had not helped his condition, and he was sent to physical therapy, which also ...