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Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Workplace Accident?

Posted: 01/23/2025

 Workers Compensation    Insurance  

Don't let the insurance company dictate your recovery. Learn how hiring a lawyer early on can help you secure the medical care you need, maximize your benefits, and ensure a fair settlement.

The Most Common Questions With Maximum Medical Improvements, MMI

Posted: 03/15/2021

 Workers Compensation   Insurance  

At some point during your WC claim the medical providers you’ve seen for your injury will determine you are at maximum medical improvement, MMI. What does that mean and what does it mean for your WC claim?


What happens to my medical benefits when I reach Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)?

Posted: 10/15/2020

 Workers Compensation   Insurance  

Reaching MMI is a critical decision point in the life of a workers' compensation claim. If you need help with your workers compensation claim, we can help!


Average Workers' Comp Settlement for a Herniated Disc

Posted: 08/29/2019

 Workers Compensation   Insurance   Motor Vehicle Accident  

A herniated disc is a painful and often temporarily debilitating back injury that is common in some occupations.


Average Settlement Payout for Whiplash Injury?

Posted: 03/18/2019

 Insurance   Motor Vehicle Accident  

While most whiplash injuries can dissipate within a week after an accident, many victims suffer from chronic pain and limited mobility for months.


How Much Do Insurance Companies Pay for Pain and Suffering?

Posted: 03/15/2019

 Insurance   Personal Injury  

This non-economic damage can be difficult to calculate; however, insurance companies have two methods for determining this payout.


Personal Injury Settlements & Medicare

Posted: 01/04/2019

 Personal Injury   Insurance  

As your medical bills start piling up, you may start wondering who you can turn to for immediate financial assistance. Fortunately, Medicare will cover any medical expenses related to your personal injury claim. However, there are certain rules and procedures you must follow if you want to benefit from this program.


Montana Code Annotated Title 61

Posted: 12/19/2018

 Motor Vehicle Accident   Insurance  

A few of the most important aspects of this Title pertaining to insurance requirements, licensing requirements, and appropriate conduct behind the wheel.


Montana Auto Insurance Laws

Posted: 11/15/2018

 Motor Vehicle Accident   Insurance  

Montana has laws about the minimum amount of auto insurance drivers must carry.