No one goes to work expecting to be injured. Yet, that is exactly what happens to a large of number of Montana residents each year. As a result, these injured workers are forced to miss out on their opportunity to earn a wage at a time when their medical care and rehabilitation needs are extensive. This can be a stressful time in their lives. After all, no one wants to face financial instability, especially as they are trying to cope with the physical and emotional pain and suffering associated with a workplace injury. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits may be available to s ..read more

Companies across Montana and other parts of the country will often take the time to host events outside their respective buildings. Some may be picnics for their employees and their families whereas others remain focused on work, such as an expo or training seminar. Nevertheless, the risk of injury is still present. Thus, the question begs, if you are injured during one of these invents, can you still file for workers’ compensation? Volunteer versus work hours Perhaps the biggest factor that will come into consideration when filing a workers’ comp claim is if the injury occurred duri ..read more

Whether you work in a factory, on a ranch or out in the oil fields, workers’ compensation benefits can protect you if you get hurt on the job in Montana. Those with job-acquired medical conditions can take a leave of absence while receiving disability benefits and use workers’ compensation insurance to pay for their medical treatment. Benefits include full medical coverage and a replacement of a portion of the wages someone can’t earn during their recovery. If an injury is serious enough, workers may need to take weeks off to recover. Who determines when an injured worker is ready to get back ..read more

Confusion and stress are common responses to car crashes. It can take people a few minutes to even understand what happened. The moments right after a crash are essential, especially if the other driver is at fault. Taking the right steps can make it easier for you to file an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit. Your first instinct will probably be to check yourself and the other people in your vehicle for injuries. You will also need to call for medical care or police assistance. What else should you do once you have assessed everyone for serious medical concerns? Start documenting t ..read more

If you’re working somewhere and your employer doesn’t offer you the personal protective equipment that you need to work safely, you may automatically assume that you don’t need it for the task. Unfortunately, an employer’s lack of safety knowledge or general oversight could lead to serious injuries that leave you seeking workers’ compensation. Did you know that your employer is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to protect you against workplace hazards? Your employer is required to provide you with PPE as well as the training needed to use it correctly. W ..read more

If you’re involved in a car accident or a fall at work, and you suffer a traumatic brain injury, there are a few things you need to know about your path to healing. There are treatment options that can be used, and some TBIs will heal entirely. But some of them do have a lot of trouble healing and may never return to the state that they were prior to the accident. This is why it’s important to meet with a medical team quickly once you suffer the TBI. You want to get started on treatment and rehabilitation. Much of the time, healing happens in the first few days, weeks or months. But there may ..read more

As a rule, employees who are in car wrecks when they are traveling to and from work aren’t considered eligible for workers’ compensation for those injuries. This is usually called the “going and coming rule.” However, like most rules in the law, there are plenty of exceptions. Your time on your travels may not always be your own. When it’s not, you may have a valid claim for workers’ compensation in addition to any civil injury claims you might pursue. Was your injury incurred during the course of your employment? Just because you were on the road and away from the main office, that doesn’t me ..read more

As a rule, employees who are in car wrecks when they are traveling to and from work aren’t considered eligible for workers’ compensation for those injuries. This is usually called the “going and coming rule.” However, like most rules in the law, there are plenty of exceptions. Your time on your travels may not always be your own. When it’s not, you may have a valid claim for workers’ compensation in addition to any civil injury claims you might pursue. Was your injury incurred during the course of your employment? Just because you were on the road and away from the main office, that doesn’t me ..read more

If you’re involved in a car accident or a fall at work, and you suffer a traumatic brain injury, there are a few things you need to know about your path to healing. There are treatment options that can be used, and some TBIs will heal entirely. But some of them do have a lot of trouble healing and may never return to the state that they were prior to the accident. This is why it’s important to meet with a medical team quickly once you suffer the TBI. You want to get started on treatment and rehabilitation. Much of the time, healing happens in the first few days, weeks or months. But there may ..read more

There are numerous ways to prevent falls in the construction industry, yet they remain a leading cause of death and serious injuries for construction workers. They are a major problem year in and year out, and all workers and employers alike need to understand what safety systems they should have in place to prevent them to the best of their ability. Reducing this risk, even by a small amount, could save lives. To “start small,” ladder safety training is a good place to begin. Workers need to know how to set a ladder up on a proper surface, what angle to use, what weight limit a ladder has and ..read more