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Montana Workers' Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n
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Whether you work in downtown Billings or in the heart of Glacier National Park, every Montana employee is at risk of being injured or falling ill. Fortunately, the Treasure State requires employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance<\/a>. Worker’s comp covers work-related injuries and occupational diseases regardless of fault, although it also prohibits an employee from filing a lawsuit against the employer<\/a> in most cases. If you’ve suffered a work-place injury or illness here, you should learn about your rights and obligations for pursuing workers’ compensation in Montana.<\/p>\r\n

The table below outlines key aspects of the workers’ compensation laws in Montana, including some types of benefits and important timelines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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