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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Montana: 3 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 30 days; formal claim within 1 year
3 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 30 days
Where to File in Montana
Montana applies comparative fault. Montana has a unique workers' compensation structure — the Montana State Fund is a competitive state fund providing workers' comp insurance, but private insurers and self-insured employers also participate. Federal OSHA governs Montana construction sites. Billings, Missoula, and Bozeman are the primary construction markets, with oil and gas adjacent construction in the Williston Basin corridor relevant to eastern Montana. Montana District Courts handle civil construction accident claims.
Exposure in Montana
Source: Montana State Fund — Montana Workers' Compensation
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — Montana