Arkansas § 11-9-524 - Compensation for disability — Disfigurement.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-524 — Compensation for disability — Disfigurement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-9-524. Compensation for disability — Disfigurement.
The Workers' Compensation Commission shall award compensation for serious and permanent facial or head disfigurement in a sum not to exceed three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500). No award for disfigurement shall be entered until twelve (12) months after the injury.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-9-524
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-524 cover?
Section 11-9-524 ("Compensation for disability — Disfigurement.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 11-9-524?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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