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Telecommunications workers help keep Montana connected. Whether you’re installing fiber optic cable, replacing utility poles, maintaining communications equipment, or working on broadband expansion projects, the job comes with serious risks. A single mistake by another contractor, negligent driver, equipment manufacturer, or property owner can leave you with injuries that change your life in an instant.
While workers’ compensation may provide certain benefits after a workplace injury, it is not always your only path to financial recovery. If someone outside your employer contributed to the accident, you may have the right to pursue a third-party personal injury claim. At Conner, Marr & Pinski, we’ve represented Montana families since 1974, helping injured workers recover compensation from the parties responsible for their injuries.
Many telecommunications projects involve multiple companies working together on the same job site. Utility providers, subcontractors, construction companies, equipment suppliers, and property owners often share responsibilities throughout a project. When one of those parties creates an unsafe condition, an injured worker may have legal options beyond workers’ compensation.
Third-party claims may arise when injuries are caused by:
Unlike workers’ compensation, a successful third-party claim may allow you to recover damages for pain and suffering, future medical expenses, the full value of lost income, and other financial losses.
Telecommunications crews face hazards every day while working on utility infrastructure throughout Montana. Projects often require crews to work at elevated heights, near active roadways, around heavy machinery, or alongside multiple contractors. When proper safety practices are ignored, the consequences can be devastating.
Common accidents include:
These incidents frequently result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, crush injuries, severe burns, and permanent disabilities that prevent workers from returning to their trade.
Determining liability after a serious job site accident often requires a detailed investigation. While your employer may provide workers’ compensation coverage, another company or individual may also share responsibility for what happened.
Depending on the circumstances, liability may extend to a general contractor, utility company, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, rental equipment provider, property owner, or another contractor working on the same project. In some cases, a careless driver who enters a marked work zone may also be responsible for the injuries that follow.
At Conner, Marr & Pinski, we investigate every available source of liability. Our legal team reviews maintenance records, safety reports, contracts, witness statements, equipment inspections, and accident reports to identify every party that may be responsible for your injuries.
Telecommunications projects continue to expand throughout Montana as communities invest in broadband, fiber optic networks, and communications infrastructure. From projects in Great Falls and Kalispell to work sites near Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, Helena, and communities across the state, telecommunications crews play a critical role in keeping businesses and families connected.
Conner, Marr & Pinski is proud to represent injured workers throughout Montana. We’re a local law firm, not an out-of-state corporation looking for quick settlements. Since 1974, we’ve stood beside Montana families, farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and hardworking men and women whose jobs help build and maintain the infrastructure our communities depend on.
If you suffered serious injuries while installing fiber optic lines, working on communications towers, replacing utility poles, or performing telecommunications construction, don’t assume workers’ compensation is your only option. A third-party claim may provide compensation that better reflects the full impact your injuries have had on your life. The attorneys at Conner, Marr & Pinski have decades of courtroom experience representing injured Montanans and holding negligent parties accountable. We offer free consultations to evaluate your case and determine whether you have a claim beyond workers’ compensation. Contact Conner, Marr & Pinski today and let our family fight for yours.
