At Attorneys Inc., P.C., one area of law we emphasize is representing people with work related
injuries. Over the years our lawyers have represented hundreds of Workers' Compensation claimants injured at work.
Attorneys Inc.'s "work comp" practice generally concerns claims with Montana employers, both in Missoula and across
the state. Sometimes the claim concerns an employer located in a different state. Montana Workers' Compensation law may apply
to these claims as well.
This law office handles a wide variety of claims for on-the-job injuries. Some common types include back and shoulder strains,
injuries caused by traumatic accidents, and overuse or repetitive motion injuries (such as carpal tunnel syndrome). Sometimes
the pain and lost income of a work injury causes emotional trauma. This emotional trauma can require medical care and can
interfere with a person's ability to return to work. The lawyers at Attorneys Inc. can help determine if you are entitled to
compensation for this type of emotional trauma....
A work-related injury need not cause permanent injury to receive compensation. Temporary injuries that meet certain legal
requirements are also compensable.
Workers' Compensation insurance is required through the employer, a private insurance company, or the Montana State Fund.
After being reported to the employer, Montana Workers' Compensation claims are filed with the Employment Relations Division at
the Montana Department of Labor. Montana also has a separate Workers' Compensation Court, should a claim go to trial. Attorneys
Inc. lawyers have represented injured employees before the Workers' Compensation Court on many occasions.
A Workers' Compensation claim is not always the only compensation an employee may receive when involved in a work related injury.
Even though non-Workers' Compensation lawsuits are generally not allowed against the employer, in certain situations the employer
or another person (a third party) may be liable for work related accidents and injuries. Although these claims are not Workers'
Compensation claims, Attorneys Inc. often represents clients on these claims in addition to the Workers' Compensation claim.
If you are injured while working, it is most important that you get appropriate medical attention and inform your employer about
the accident right away to protect your Workers' Compensation rights. Claims not filed right away might not be allowed. If you
have a potential claim and would like a lawyer to review the facts, feel free to contact this office.