When a Montana worker is a work accident victim, one of the main concerns that will occupy his or her mind after the fact is the medical issue itself and recovering from it. However, there is also the issue of loss of wages from being unable to work. The recovery from injury can be hindered by rushing back to the…Read More
When a Montana employee is injured on the job, he or she is entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits. The benefits include lost wages and medical expenses with the ultimate goal being to help the worker recover and get back to work. But sometimes an injury is so serious that the worker will never go back to his or her…Read More
An on-the-job injury can leave you feeling stunned and disoriented. As the reality of the injury sinks in, you may start to get worried and ask questions. Will this be covered by workers’ comp? What doctor can I see? Who will pay the medical bills? And finally, how am I going to pay my bills and support my family while…Read More
Working people in Montana will have access to important information about the safety records of their employers and potential employers under a new rule promulgated this month by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Under the new rule, companies with 20 or more employees will be required to submit work injury and occupational disease information to OSHA, which will then…Read More
When a Montana worker is injured on the job, he or she has the right to collect workers’ compensation benefits. One question many injured employees have is whether they can go to their own doctor for treatment after a work-related injury. Unfortunately, in Montana, the worker does not have a say in what doctor they see for ongoing treatment. The…Read More
Railroad work is much safer than it was decades ago. But a railroad track or rail yard is still a very dangerous place to work. Moving rail cars and locomotives can injure or kill anyone who gets in their path. Railroad workers can also fall victim to many of the injuries that occur in other workplaces, including falls, repetitive stress…Read More
Although the worldwide drop in oil prices has slowed the Bakken oil boom, the energy industry is still important to the economy in and around Billings. There are three oil refineries in Yellowstone County, two of which are in the Billings area and one in Laurel. Oil refineries present a number of potential safety hazards for workers. The processing of…Read More
In recent years, when thinking of crude oil extraction and production, we tend more and more to think of the discovery of the Bakken formation in western North Dakota and eastern Montana. This reserve continues to flourish, and many Montanans make their living as a result of this discovery. However, working in the oil fields themselves is, not surprisingly, dangerous.…Read More
The oil industry holds an important place in our economy and way of life. It is also an industry where many Montana residents rely on for employment. While working in an oil field can provide a great source of income, it is also a job that entails many risks and dangers. In addition, because the oil industry is dangerous, many…Read More
For a person in Montana who is a work accident victim, there are many concerns that will come to the forefront. Workers’ compensation benefits are meant to assuage a large number of those worries. However, there are certain factors that must be considered when it comes to workers’ compensation. If there is a disagreement or confusion, it is imperative that…Read More