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Understanding Light Duty and Return-to-Work Offers Under Montana Workers’ Compensation
After a workplace injury, many Montana workers are eager to recover and return to their jobs. Employers and insurance carriers often offer light duty or modified work as part of the workers’ compensation process. While return-to-work programs can be beneficial, they...
Who Is at Fault in Winter Driving Accidents on Icy Montana Highways?
Winter driving in Northwest Montana is not just inconvenient—it can be dangerous. Highways connecting Polson, Ronan, and Kalispell are frequently impacted by snow, ice, freezing fog, and sudden weather changes. Even careful drivers can find themselves involved in...
Recorded Statements After a Crash in Montana: Should You Talk to the Insurance Company?
After a car accident in Montana, insurance adjusters often request a recorded statement. While it may seem routine, these statements are designed to protect the insurance company’s interests, not yours. In most cases, you are not legally required to give a recorded...
Montana Car Accident Claims: How Long Do You Really Have to File?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Montana, time is not on your side, even if it feels like you have plenty of it.Montana law strictly limits how long you have to file a car accident claim. Miss the deadline, and you may permanently lose your right to...
Montana Work Comp Light Duty – When You Have to Go Back to Work (and When You Don’t)
Montana Work Comp Light Duty – When You Have to Go Back to Work (and When You Don’t) One of the most stressful moments in a Montana workers’ compensation case is when the adjuster or employer suddenly says: “We’ve got a light duty job for you. You have to come back,...
Independent Medical Exams in Montana – What You Need to Know Before You Go
Independent Medical Exams in Montana – What You Need to Know Before You Go If you’ve been hurt in Montana and you’re getting workers’ comp benefits or pursuing an injury claim, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually get a letter saying you have to attend an...
Understanding Your Rights: Montana Workers’ Compensation Explained
A workplace injury can turn your life upside down—physically, emotionally, and financially. Montana’s workers’ compensation system is designed to provide support, but the process can be confusing and intimidating. At Duckworth Law, we believe every injured worker...
Why Hiring A Local Montana Attorney Makes A Difference In Your Case
Local Isn’t A Slogan - It’s Strategy “Local” isn’t a marketing slogan in Montana—it’s a strategic advantage that shows up in evidence,medicine, negotiation, and courtroom outcomes. Knowing the courts, clerks, and mediators across theFlathead Valley and Lake County...
Top Mistakes To Avoid When Dealing With Insurance Companies After A Montana Accident
The Adjuster’s Playbook—And How I Shut It Down Within 24–48 hours of a Montana crash, an adjuster will usually call, ask for a “quick recordedstatement,” and send over a broad medical release; that’s not customer service—that’s the start of aplaybook designed to...
What to Do After a Car Accident in Montana: A Step-by-Step Guide
Car accidents are stressful, disorienting, and often overwhelming. In Montana, where weather, wildlife, and rural roads add unique risks, knowing exactly what to do after a crash is critical—not just for your safety, but for your legal and financial protection. At...
Montana Arbitration – What Does Deflategate Have to do with Montana Law?
On April 25, 2016, the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reinstated a 4 game suspension of Tom Brady, then Patriots QB, for his role in Deflategate. The original decision for a 4 game suspension came from NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, via an arbitration...
Montana Construction Injury – Now What?
A common setting for injuries in Montana is on construction sites. Construction is one of the bigger current industries in Montana, thus lots of people are working in and around construction sites. This article discusses issues pertaining to legal claims for a...
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