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Missoula Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Help After A Work Injury In Montana

A job injury can leave you facing medical visits, missed paychecks, and pressure from an employer or insurer. If you were hurt at work in Missoula or anywhere in Western Montana, a workers compensation lawyer at Bulman, Jones & Cook can guide you through the claim process. We focus on protecting your benefits so you can focus on healing.

How Montana Workers' Comp Is Supposed To Work

Workers' compensation is designed to pay for medical treatment and part of your lost wages when you are injured on the job, no matter who was at fault. In exchange, you usually cannot sue your employer directly, except in rare situations. Benefits can include medical care, temporary wage loss, permanent disability payments, vocational help, and death benefits for families.

Common Workplace Injuries We See

We represent construction workers, health care staff, office employees, drivers, and many others who are injured while working in and around Missoula. Claims often involve falls, lifting injuries, repetitive stress, equipment accidents, and vehicle crashes during work duties. Bulman, Jones & Cook understands how different jobs create different risks and how those injuries affect your ability to earn a living.

Why Injured Workers Call A Lawyer

Insurers sometimes deny claims, delay approval of medical treatment, or cut off wage benefits before you are ready to return to work. You might be pushed to accept a settlement that does not reflect the full impact of your injury or told to return to a job you cannot safely perform. Our firm steps in to organize records, meet deadlines, and push back when the system is not treating you fairly.

Appeals, Mediations, And Settlements

If your claim is denied or limited, we can request mediation through the Montana Department of Labor and, if needed, present your case to the Workers' Compensation Court. We gather medical opinions, work history, and wage information to show why more or continued benefits are justified. When settlement is on the table, Bulman, Jones & Cook evaluates long term needs so you do not give up important rights for a short term payment.

Workers' Compensation FAQs

  • What should I do right after a work injury?

    Report the injury to your supervisor as soon as possible and ask for a written record or incident report. Get medical attention and tell your provider that the injury happened at work. Then consider talking with a lawyer, especially if the injury is serious or your employer seems reluctant to report it.

  • Can I choose my own doctor for a Montana workers' comp claim?

    At the start, your employer or insurer may direct you to a particular provider. Over time, there may be options to change doctors with approval. We can advise you on how to get appropriate care while staying within workers' comp rules.

  • What if my workers' comp claim is denied?

    A denial is not the end of the road. You have the right to challenge that decision through mediation and, if needed, court review. We help gather additional evidence and present your side so the denial can be reconsidered.

  • Can I also bring a personal injury claim?

    In many cases, you cannot sue your employer, but you can pursue a separate personal injury claim if a third party caused your work injury. For example, if you were hurt in a car crash caused by another driver while on the job, you may have both workers' comp and a personal injury claim. We coordinate these cases so your overall recovery is maximized.

  • How are workers' comp lawyers paid in Montana?

    Workers' compensation attorneys are usually paid a percentage of the benefits or settlement they help you obtain, subject to approval by the comp system. You do not pay upfront fees. At Bulman, Jones & Cook, we only get paid if we improve your result.

Talk To A Missoula Work Injury Lawyer

If you were hurt working in Missoula, Hamilton, Polson, Plains, Thompson Falls, or elsewhere in Western Montana, you do not have to take on the workers' comp system alone. Bulman, Jones & Cook brings decades of experience with Montana work injury claims and understands what local workers face. Call 406 721 7744 or send a message to schedule a free consultation with a Missoula workers' compensation lawyer.