How Much Is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Workers Comp Claim Worth in Montana?
A plain-language estimate based on Montana benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
Estimated Settlement Range
$26,700 – $80,000
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
Here's the math: Montana's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claims typically resolve.
Montana pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1137/week. For a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 20 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 2.0x–6.0x. 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 20-week recovery window for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), that's $13,334 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 2.0x–6.0x range is what produces the $26,700–$80,000 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
This range doesn't include several things that can meaningfully change a real settlement: your specific impairment rating once you reach MMI, whether the case is disputed, and any future medical treatment beyond the initial injury.
Surgery is common for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and a surgical case typically settles toward the higher end of this range — or above it — since surgery usually means a longer recovery and a higher permanent impairment rating.
About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Claims
Traumatic brain injury claims carry some of the highest settlement values in workers comp, reflecting the wide range of severity — from a mild concussion to permanent cognitive impairment.
Common causes: Falls, being struck by objects, vehicle accidents
Surgery likelihood: high
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 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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
Is there a time limit to file a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 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.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for a Montana workers comp case?
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's the average settlement for a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claim in Montana?
Estimated range for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Montana: $26,700–$80,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.