Wren v. Dequeen Sand & Gravel Co.

Terry Crabtree, Judge.

The appellant, Keith Wren, appeals from a decision of the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission which denied his claim to an attorney’s lien. Appellant contends on appeal that the Commission’s ruling was in error. We agree and reverse and remand.

The facts necessary to an understanding of our decision are straightforward. On May 23, 2001, Kevin Wargo sustained an injury while working for DeQueen Sand & Gravel Company. The employer accepted Wargo’s claim as compensable, and he was paid all appropriate benefits until he reached the end of his healing period on August 5,…