Ark. Code Ann. § 11-9-909: Action against self-insurer

(a) Each corporation is also authorized to take all necessary action, including bringing an action at law or in equity, to seek any available relief as against any workers' compensation self-insurer, whether the self-insurer has paid all assessments levied by the Workers' Compensation Commission on behalf of the corporation.

(b) If a corporation is required to bring an action at law or in equity to enforce any obligations, rights, or duties as regards a workers' compensation self-insurer, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to that corporation.