Montana Workplace Injury Lawyer

Helping Injured Workers Receive the Financial Support They Deserve

Per capita, Montana has one of the highest incidents of workplace injuries in the country. It follows that many Montana workers face dangerous workplace conditions and suffer injuries as a result of these unsafe job sites. Because workers spend much of their lives in the workplace, most are likely to suffer an injury at some point over the course of their careers.

It is important for injured workers to identify all sources of recovery after they are injured in the work place. This includes not only workers compensation claims, but also personal injury tort claims against third parties.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace accident, our team at Hoyt & Blewett can help you understand all your legal options. Call us at (406) 233-1302.

Proven Results for Injured Workers in Montana

The workplace injury lawyers at Hoyt & Blewett PLLC have represented many workers who have suffered injuries in the course of employment or due to the negligence of third parties. In addition to the numerous verdicts we have obtained for injured railroad workers, we have also obtained verdicts for construction workers in the following cases:

• Client vs. Oftedal Construction, Inc. ~ $11,000,000.00
• Gilchrist v. Cooper Construction, Inc., et al. ~ $1,400,000.00 (Scaffolding fall)
• Olson v. Shumaker Trucking ~ $940,296.00 (Front-end loader accident)
• Rogers v. Howell ~ $330,000.00

Hoyt & Blewett PLLC is ready to provide the legal representation Montana workers and their families deserve following serious workplace injuries and wrongful death.

We handle injury claims involving a variety of work-related accidents including:

• Mining accidents – collapsed tunnel walls
• Products liability – defective products and equipment
• Environmental hazards – industrial waste, toxic substances, chemical burns
• Construction site accidents –scaffolding, ladder and roof falls, electrocutions
• Auto accidents – commercial vehicle crashes
• Oil field and oil rig accidents
• Industrial accidents –heavy equipment injuries and repetitive stress injuries

When Workers' Compensation Isn't Enough

Montana has recently reformed its worker’s compensation laws which have focused on limiting the benefits paid to workers, rather than improving the safety of the workplace. As a result, workers receive some of the most meager benefits in the country and almost always fail to make the injured workers whole for their losses.

If you've applied for workers' comp through your employer but are still finding it difficult to pay your medical bills, your mortgage, or other expenses, you may be able to pursue further compensation through a third-party liability claim.

What is a Third-Party Liability Claim?

Montana’s workers compensation act generally prohibits claims against an employer or fellow employees, however it does not protect third-parties who were responsible for a workers injury.

Common examples of third-party negligence include:

• Defective machinery or equipment
• Dangerous premises
• Work-related motor vehicle accidents
• Negligence from a contractor/contractor's employee

Third party claims are different from work comp claims in that they cover a broader extent of damages including emotional distress, pain and suffering, loss of established course of life, and the full amount of the worker’s lost wages. Hence, workers can potentially obtain far greater compensation from these claims than under work comp.

Unlike work comp benefits which are provided regardless of who was at fault for your injury, a third party personal injury claim requires the worker to prove that their injuries were caused due to someone else’s carelessness. This is why it's so important to contact an experienced workplace accident attorney who can help you prove that negligence occurred.