Billings Workplace Injury Attorneys
Workplace Accidents in Montana
In most cases, experienced workers understand that they have rights under the Montana workers' compensation system whenever an accident on the job leads to a lost-time injury. Injured employees are also generally aware that the workers' compensation system is supposed to serve as their exclusive remedy for work-related injuries. This means that they can't sue their employers or fellow workers for additional damages.
However, in our experience at Edwards & Culver, many workers don't know that a workplace accident might still support a personal injury claim. An application for benefits can proceed at the same time as a negligence lawsuit against a third party. If you can show that someone other than your employer caused your injury, you should be able to collect both personal injury damages and workers' compensation.
Contact our experienced workplace accident attorneys in Billings today at (406) 215-4735 to secure the compensation you deserve!
Personal Injury Lawsuit vs. Workers' Compensation Claim
The most common example of a work-related injury suitable for personal injury or wrongful death litigation is an accident suffered by a truck driver or other commercial vehicle operator, where the accident was caused by a negligent driver.
Our work accident lawyers also investigate claims that might apply to:
- Mining accidents
- Oil rig accidents
- Logging accidents
- Railroad accidents
- Warehouse or freight yard accidents
- Grain elevator injuries
- Factory or food processing injuries
- Construction site accidents
- Work injury claims related to chemical exposure or environmental hazards
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