Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) Workers Comp Settlement in Montana (2026 Estimate)
See how Montana law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$5,300 – $16,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Montana.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with Montana's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claims.
Montana pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1137/week. For a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 8 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.0x–3.0x. See the full methodology for where this range comes from and what it doesn't include.
Here's the actual math: on a $1,000 average weekly wage, Montana's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 8-week recovery window for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim), that's $5,334 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.0x–3.0x range is what produces the $5,300–$16,000 estimate above. Your own number will differ based on your real wage — use the calculator on the homepage to plug in your actual figure.
What This Estimate Doesn't Account For
What's missing from this number: your permanent impairment rating (assigned after MMI), disputed liability, and future medical treatment — all of which can move a real settlement well outside this range.
Surgery is uncommon for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim), so most cases in this category settle without that factor pushing the number higher — though the underlying medical outcome still varies case to case.
About Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) Claims
PTSD and other stress-related claims are compensable in a growing number of states, but the bar for proving the connection to a specific workplace event is generally higher than for a physical injury.
Common causes: Workplace trauma, harassment, first-responder incidents
Surgery likelihood: low
For a deeper look at what specifically drives severity and impairment ratings for this injury — not just how it's calculated in Montana — see the full Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Montana Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 4 days
- Filing deadline: 365 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20% for cases settled out of court; 25% for cases resolved at hearing or trial
- State agency: Montana Workers' Compensation Administration
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Montana?
In Montana, the filing deadline is 365 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide for tolling rules and what happens if you miss it.
Do I need a lawyer for a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim in Montana?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% for cases settled out of court; 25% for cases resolved at hearing or trial of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What can I expect to receive for a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) injury in Montana?
Estimated range for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) in Montana: $5,300–$16,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.