Montana has no ABA-verified burn centers within the state. Severe burn victims are transported to regional burn centers in Salt Lake City or Seattle. Montana law provides a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury burn claims.
Montana residents with severe burns are transported to ABA-verified burn centers in Salt Lake City or Seattle. Treatment records from these facilities are critical evidence in a burn injury claim.
Montana personal injury claims must be filed within 3 years of the date of injury under Mont. Code § 27-2-204. This deadline applies even when treated at an out-of-state burn center.
Montana follows a pure comparative fault system — you may recover damages regardless of your share of fault, but your award is reduced proportionally by your percentage of responsibility.
Montana workers' comp provides exclusive employer remedy, but third-party claims against contractors, equipment manufacturers, and chemical suppliers remain available.
Even if you were treated out of state, Montana law governs your claim if the injury occurred in Montana. You may recover for:
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