Facing discrimination in Montana? Understand how the Human Rights Act protects you against discrimination and how to file a claim with the Human Rights Bureau. Experiencing discrimination can be deeply unsettling, but knowing your rights and the steps to take can empower you to seek justice. Under the Human Rights Act, Montana residents are protected against discrimination based on factors like race, sex, disability, and more. This legislation ensures your right to work and live without prejudice and offers legal pathways to address grievances.  If you believe you’ve been discriminated a ..read more

Understand your rights under Montana law after an injury at work What does it mean to say a state is a right-to-work state? ​​Saying a state is a “right-to-work” state means that the state has laws preventing employers and unions from requiring employees to pay union dues or join a union or as a condition of getting or keeping a job.  Essentially, workers in these states have the choice to support or join a union, but it’s not mandatory for employment. Is Montana a right-to-work state? No, Montana is not a right-to-work state. Here’s an analogy: Think of a union like a sports team. In a ..read more

Reckless driving crashes and wrongful death lawsuits Former University of Georgia football star Jalen Carter, 21, has made headlines for his involvement in a deadly car crash that killed both a teammate and a staffer. On January 15, 2023, Carter and two others were driving “in a manner consistent with racing” in the early hours of the morning, with their speeds topping 100 miles per hour. The other driver also had a blood-alcohol level of 0.197. After a crash that claimed the lives of Devin Willock, 20, and Chandler LeCroy, 24, Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing. What is reck ..read more

Workplace injuries include everything from muscle strains and sprains to severe chemical burns and lacerations. The majority of work-related accidents are preventable when employers are committed to a safe working environment in which workers are provided with proper safety training and equipment. Unfortunately, accidents still happen due to negligence, and they can leave a person with serious injuries that require expensive medical care and threaten their ability to return to work or maintain their current standard of living. Some work injuries can even lead to fatalities, especially when th ..read more

Finding legal counsel for any task can be difficult, but it can be even more painstaking when it involves a personal injury or workers’ compensation case. One place that many people turn to for help in their search is the National Trial Lawyers organization. Membership in the National Trial Lawyers organization is by invitation and only offered to the top attorneys in each state who meet stringent requirements. This group of lawyers exemplify excellent leadership skills and trial results and have distinguished themselves in either civil plaintiff or criminal defense law. Membership is reserve ..read more

Here at Murphy Law Firm, we believe that it takes a village to support our clients in personal injury, wrongful death and workers’ compensation cases. Often, our individual attorneys get featured for their outstanding work representing injured folks across the state of Montana—which is well deserved. But we appreciate that it’s the hard work and dedication of our amazing legal team behind the scenes that makes our firm’s success possible. For this reason, we’re thrilled to share that our staff was awarded the 2021 “Top Injured Workers Legal Staff Advocacy Award” by the Workers’ Injury Law &am ..read more

In September 2021, Murphy Law Firm prevailed in a week-long trial in Montana’s Workers’ Compensation Court in the case of a woman seeking benefits for lower back injuries from her employer’s insurance company. In Candida Krezelak v. Indemnity Ins. Co. of North America, 2021 MTWCCC 16, Matt Murphy succeeded in exposing flaws in the medical opinions of the doctor hired by the insurance company, successfully securing significant benefits for Mrs. Krezelak and her family. Candida (“Candi”) Krezelak, a married mother of 4, was working as a nurse in September 2009 when she suffered low back strain ..read more

Nobody looks forward to needing a workers’ compensation attorney. But if you are in this position because your workers’ compensation claim was denied or you’ve suffered a life-changing work injury or illness, it’s vital to seek help from a professional who is qualified, honest and trustworthy. With so many legal practitioners out there, this can be a difficult task, especially if you’ve never had to hire an attorney before. When searching for the best attorney, a good place to start is by reviewing prospective attorneys’ accolades and awards from authoritative organizations—not to congratulat ..read more

When searching for the “best lawyer” for your case, the question becomes what makes an attorney the leading expert in their field. On top of relevant experience and legal association memberships, honors and awards from reputable third-party organizations are an important indicator of an attorney’s skills and qualifications. At Murphy Law Firm, we aim to provide each and every client with the best legal representation in Montana—which is why we are proud to announce that Tommy Murphy has been awarded the Montana Trial Lawyers Association’s 2021 Outstanding New Lawyer Award. Tommy was chosen fo ..read more

When hiring a lawyer, one of the best measures of their expertise is their recent history in litigating cases similar to yours. So if you are looking for experienced legal counsel regarding employment and disability discrimination in Montana, look no further than Tommy Murphy. Tommy recently obtained a judgment and award of attorney fees in a disability discrimination case known as Pederson v. Fred’s Appliance, Inc. Pederson v. Fred’s Appliance, Inc. Mr. Pederson was a delivery driver for Fred’s Appliance in Missoula, Montana. Following a work-related shoulder injury, Mr. Pederson tried to re ..read more