by Kiel Duckworth | Dec 12, 2022
When you get hurt on the job and end up missing work for a period of time, you are likely entitled to wage loss benefits from the work comp insurer. But how much do you get paid? This article explains the laws for calculating your work comp wage rate. The amount you... 
by Kiel Duckworth | Oct 7, 2022
Judge Gustafson deserves to be re-elected. Here is why. Judges in Montana are elected, which can give the impression that judges are political, like the executive and legislative branches. It is not true. The Judicial Branch has a very clear, non-partisan,... 
by Kiel Duckworth | May 25, 2022
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported over 5 million traffic accidents in 2021, which was actually a decrease from over 6 million crashes the year before, likely due to COVID-related decrease. The high number of annual crashes means that... 
by Kiel Duckworth | Mar 14, 2022
Some of the more common questions I get are: “When should I settle my car accident claim?” “How much is my case worth?” This article will explain why there are not simple answers to these question. At the risk of this sounding like too much... 
by Kiel Duckworth | Nov 16, 2021
The Constitution should transcend politics, but alas, nothing escapes the ire of partisan politics. Even the Constitution. The 7th Amendment — the right to a jury trial in civil cases — is constantly undermined, attacked, and ignored through legislation.... 
by Kiel Duckworth | Oct 15, 2021
The 2021 Montana Legislature made an under-the-radar change to injury law and medical bills that takes money directly out of victims’ pockets, and puts it back into the pockets of insurance companies, drunk drivers, and other people engaged in generally bad...