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A question that has come up recently is: what happens if someone contracts COVID in the workplace? If it is as straightforward as that, it's easy, and there is a valid workers' compensation claim. But the real world is never that straightforward. The workers'...

There are many forms of legal claims for injury, often based on the concept of "negligence." Negligence is generally described as the failure to use reasonable care, causing harm. This is not an exclusive list of all scenarios, and please call if you have questions...

One of the most emotional situations we encounter is sexual assault claims. Sexual assault victims often feel like they have nowhere to turn for help, and no way to hold the perpetrator responsible. According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), only 5...

I am very excited to announce the opening of the new Duckworth Law Office, in Polson, coming in May. I recently made the difficult but necessary decision to move Duckworth Law Office to a new location, at 51145 Highway 93 in Polson. The building was recently remodeled...

When one of our clients suffer a compensable injury, whether workers' compensation of personal injury, it can have a devastating effect on financial security. A serious injury often means you cannot work for some period of time, and may even mean that you lose your...

We all have car insurance (or should!) but many people do not know exactly what they are paying for. Liability insurance is mandatory in Montana, liability coverage is only the minimum. There are other coverages that are critical if you are injured in a car crash:...

The Montana Workers' Compensation Act (often called "The Act") is considered the grand bargain, or "quid pro quo," between Montana employers and workers. Generally speaking, qualifying injured workers are afforded benefits regardless of fault, and employers are free...

Keeping our community safe and prosperous for our children is paramount. Everyone deserves a fair shot, yet sometimes that is not the reality. Bad things can happen, but it's critical that we as a community correct our mistakes and at least make it less likely that...

Our clients at Duckworth Law suffer serious, life-changing, injuries. Sometimes there is nothing they can do to prevent injury -- anyone can get in a car accident tomorrow -- but I have seen extraordinary recoveries due to determination and an eye towards overall...