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Summer Road Trip Accident
Thursday, June 14th, 2018Summertime always means fun in the sun, along with the occasional road trip to a vacation destination. However, there are few things that can create a problem during a summer outing like an auto accident. Whether it is a fender bender in an urban area or an accident out on the open highway, the fallout […]
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When Workers Compensation Isn’t Enough
Friday, June 1st, 2018Employers are required to carry workers compensation for all of their full-time employees. It is designed to compensate a person who has become ill or gotten injured on the job. Workers compensation is designed to provide money for medical bills, lost time at work, pain and suffering. There are five main types of workers compensation […]
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Insurance Bad Faith Workers Compensation Claims
Thursday, May 24th, 2018Insurance companies are well-known in the legal industry for using any technicality they can find to deny or lessen the value of an insurance claim, and workers compensation is no different. In fact, workers compensation insurance companies are among the worst when it comes to bad faith claims processing because the employee often has little […]
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Survival Action, What is it?
Thursday, May 17th, 2018When someone dies due to negligence, it can be an extremely frustrating situation for everyone involved. Family members are likely going to be extremely angry about what happened and will often want some sort of compensation, so that they feel that justice for the unnecessary death has been served. For this purpose, there are both […]
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When to Settle my Personal Injury Case
Thursday, May 10th, 2018If you have been injured, you likely already have a lot that you were dealing with. Not only are you dealing with physical pain, but you might also be dealing with stress as well. It is possible that you will have to miss work because of your injury, and you might end up having to […]
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Preventing Drowsy Driving
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018When a person drives while drowsy, that is a recipe for an accident. Drowsy drivers are responsible for thousands of accidents each year in the United States. Many are killed as a result of the irresponsible actions of drowsy drivers. It is important that you don’t drive while drowsy on the fast highways of Montana. […]
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Who Does the Montana Workers Compensation Act Cover?
Monday, March 19th, 2018Workers’ compensation insurance is a very important topic for many people with employment all over the country. The laws vary from state to state, which is why it is important to know the laws that apply to your specific state. If you are familiar with the law as it applies to this type of insurance, […]
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What are Workers Compensation Benefits?
Monday, March 12th, 2018Every worker has the right to leave work in the same condition that they arrived in. If during the course of your work you experience an illness or injury related, either directly or indirectly, by your working conditions you could be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Bulman Law Associates is a Montana Workers Compensation Attorney […]
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How and When Do I Receive Workers Compensation Benefits?
Monday, March 5th, 2018If you have been injured or have suffered an illness during the course of your work, you should seek workers compensation benefits through your employer. Workers compensation benefits provide coverage for medical costs and/or wages lost from the inability to perform regular or modified work duties caused by the injury. If you’ve experienced a work-related […]
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Social Media Don’ts when it comes to Workers Compensation
Monday, February 26th, 2018Sadly, social media has the power to completely destroy a person’s workers compensation case. Information that is stored on your social media profile(s) is at risk of being used at any time by your employer to debunk your case and ultimately deny your claim. This is why it’s incredibly important to handle yourself appropriately online […]
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Workers Compensation Injuries that Increase in the Winter
Wednesday, February 14th, 2018Workers Compensation Injuries that Increase in the Winter Workers compensation injury claims are many like personal injuries in the fact that the type of injuries changes with the seasons to some degree. While many summertime injuries are related to hot working conditions, wintertime job responsibilities can produce specific types of injuries as well, especially when […]
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Winter Car Emergency Kit: Be Prepared
Wednesday, February 7th, 2018Winter Car Emergency Kit: Be Prepared Snowy weather can cause you to get stranded in your vehicle. The thought of being stuck in your vehicle can be scary. Fortunately, if you know what to do ahead of time, then it will be easier for you to prepare for an emergency. You need to put together […]
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Montana Winter Driving Tips
Friday, January 5th, 2018Five Essential Montana Winter Driving Tips At Bulman Law Associates in Missoula, Mont., we want you to drive safely in the winter. Most of this state is sparsely populated, and when you are traveling, it is often on a country road or busy highway. Use these winter driving tips in Montana to prevent an accident […]
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Slip and Fall while Christmas Shopping? What are your Rights?
Friday, December 22nd, 2017You Slipped and Fell While Christmas Shopping? What are Your Rights? The owners of a mall or any business inside of that mall have a duty to take precautions to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition. If an individual or entity breaches that duty and fails to remove accumulations of water or other […]
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Advanced Car Consoles–Are They Aides or Distractions?
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017Advanced Car Consoles–Are They Aides or Distractions? Some drivers might wonder whether they need to be an electrical or computer engineer to go to the grocery store. Advanced car consoles are intended to assist drivers with a wide variety of tasks, but what can come to issue is whether they increasingly distract drivers from their […]
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Montana Workers’ Compensation Settlements – Are they taxed?
Wednesday, December 13th, 2017Montana Workers’ Compensation Settlements – Are they taxed? A workers compensation settlement provides financial relief during one of the most trying times in your life. As beneficial as this lump sum of money is, you may wonder if the state of Montana will require you to pay taxes on it. In most instances, injured workers […]
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Motorcycle Helmet Laws In Montana
Wednesday, December 6th, 2017Why Helmets are Important One of the most important things that you can do to protect yourself while riding a motorcycle is to wear a helmet. You will greatly reduce your risk of a head injury by wearing a helmet. It is estimated that 70 percent of motorcycle accident fatalities are caused by head injuries. […]
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Knee Sprains: One of the most Common Injuries in Montana
Wednesday, November 29th, 2017Knee injuries and sprains in auto accidents are quite common in Montana. Typically, the victims suffer long-term disabilities. It is helpful to consult a Montana personal injury lawyer when a car accident causes the damages below: • Sprains and strains: Auto accidents can result in the twisting of the knee or damage to the soft tissue, tendons, cartilages, ligaments […]
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Missoula Distractions and Cell Phone Laws
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017In 2016, the Missoula City Council passed a law that banned all cell phone use while driving. There was already a law that banned texting and talking while driving. The law that was recently passed now forbid all cell phone use. However, you can still use hands-free devices while you are driving. The city council […]
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5 Common Factors in Truck Accidents
Thursday, November 2nd, 2017There are government regulations that have been passed to ensure truck drivers keep themselves and everyone else on the road safe. However, truck accidents are still a common occurrence. There are a number of factors that play a role in truck accidents. Overloaded Trailers The Department of Transportation has put an 80,000-pound weight limit on […]
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What to Do with Your Phone When You’re in a Car Accident
Thursday, October 26th, 2017Your cell phone is one of the best tools that you have for protecting yourself in the aftermath of an automobile accident. Your first call after a wreck should be to 911. Emergency services will dispatch the helpers that you need to treat injuries and to clear away cars and debris. However, when the police […]
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The Role Social Media plays in an Accident
Thursday, October 19th, 2017Social media has invaded every aspect of our lives, from helping us stay in touch with family and friends to advancing our careers through networking and new opportunities. While social media can be a remarkable tool, it’s also proving to be a danger to life on the roads. A look at recent traffic accident trends […]
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How Montana Wildlife Affects the Roadway
Thursday, October 12th, 2017Navigating the roadways in Montana can be challenging. Drivers must share the streets with cyclists, pedestrians, and wildlife. Collisions with wildlife are common in the fall, but a collision can happen any time of year. Staying Safe on the Roadways Wild animals can leave the woods and stray onto highways. When animals are frightened […]
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Teenage Driver Safety Tips
Thursday, October 5th, 2017Montana has one of the worst records for teen drivers and this disturbing trend is something that affects everyone. As we look to the causes, it becomes necessary to remind our area teen drivers of the importance of roadway safety. An accident can happen at any second and can have repercussions that last a lifetime. […]
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