Parents of Worker Can't Get Dependency Benefits Despite Widow's Request

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld the denial of dependency benefits to a worker’s parents despite the expressed wish of his widow that they receive any compensation that was payable for his death. Case: Mohammad v. Maverick Transportation, No. CV-24-461, 04/23/2025, published. Facts: Sayel Mohammad worked for Maverick Transportation, and his average weekly wage was $1,100.13. He was killed in a work-related accident in September 2015. Sayel was married to, but separated from, Krystle Martish. He continued to provide her with financial support by paying her rent, covering her y...