There are numerous ways to prevent falls in the construction industry, yet they remain a leading cause of death and serious injuries for construction workers. They are a major problem year in and year out, and all workers and employers alike need to understand what...

As a rule, employees who are in car wrecks when they are traveling to and from work aren’t considered eligible for workers’ compensation for those injuries. This is usually called the “going and coming rule.” However, like most rules in the law, there are plenty of...

If you’re working somewhere and your employer doesn’t offer you the personal protective equipment that you need to work safely, you may automatically assume that you don’t need it for the task. Unfortunately, an employer’s lack of safety knowledge or general oversight...

Whether you work in a factory, on a ranch or out in the oil fields, workers' compensation benefits can protect you if you get hurt on the job in Montana. Those with job-acquired medical conditions can take a leave of absence while receiving disability benefits and use...

Companies across Montana and other parts of the country will often take the time to host events outside their respective buildings. Some may be picnics for their employees and their families whereas others remain focused on work, such as an expo or training seminar....

No one goes to work expecting to be injured. Yet, that is exactly what happens to a large of number of Montana residents each year. As a result, these injured workers are forced to miss out on their opportunity to earn a wage at a time when their medical care and...