Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Montana Injury & Workers' Compensation Lawyers
Duckworth Law Office is a boutique trial lawyer firm founded in 1986, now led by Kiel Duckworth. We specialize exclusively in personal injury, workers' compensation, and insurance law cases across Montana. Our firm prioritizes individualized client attention over case volume, ensuring dedicated representation for every client. With decades of combined experience, we navigate complex legal and medical issues to maximize client settlements.We challenge insurance company propaganda and advocate for injury victims' rights under the 7th Amendment. Our practice spans car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and more, with a proven track record of successful verdicts and settlements. Located in Polson but serving all Montana courts, we combine local community ties with statewide reach.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Insurance Law
Medical Malpractice
Car Accidents
Brain Injuries
Truck Accidents
Environmental Law
Class Actions
Legal Decisions
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Specialize exclusively in injury and workers' comp cases since 1986
- Personalized attention with proven results against insurance companies
- Handled hundreds of successful personal injury and workers' comp claims
- Montana-focused expertise with statewide court access
- Founding family legacy of legal excellence since 1986
What people say
Devastating house fire help
Fair settlement quickly
Expertise and professionalism
Knowledgeable Montana attorneys
Family-focused support
Services
Personal Injury
We handle all types of fault-based personal injuries including car accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace incidents. Our Montana attorneys investigate liability, identify responsible parties, and maximize compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain suffering. With specialized expertise in tort law, we counter insurance company tactics to ensure fair settlements for clients statewide.
Workers' Compensation
Montana workers' compensation specialists helping clients recover medical and wage loss benefits for job-related injuries. We navigate the complex state system to secure rightful compensation for back injuries, occupational diseases, and workplace accidents. Our firm advocates for injured workers against insurers like Montana State Fund and handles appeals when claims get denied.
Car Accidents
Representing Montana car accident victims in liability, uninsured motorist, and underinsured motorist claims. We analyze crash data, reconstruct accidents, and negotiate with insurance companies to cover medical expenses and vehicle damage. Our firm handles severe injury cases involving drunk driving, texting accidents, and commercial truck collisions across Western and Eastern Montana.
Medical Malpractice
Advocating for victims of sub-standard medical care in Montana hospitals and clinics. We handle birth injuries, surgical errors, and misdiagnosis cases against healthcare providers. Despite state damage caps, we pursue full compensation through our experience with Montana Medical Legal Panel processes and courtroom litigation to hold negligent providers accountable.
Insurance Law
Resolving insurance coverage conflicts for auto, home, and life policies across Montana. We challenge bad faith denials and represent clients in litigation against insurers. Our firm has shaped Montana insurance law through landmark cases involving policy stacking, uninsured motorist coverage, and anti-stacking statutes to protect policyholders' rights.
People
Kiel Duckworth
Attorney
Kiel Duckworth leads Duckworth Law Office with specialization in complex personal injury cases. A Montana native and University of Montana law graduate, he handles hundreds of successful claims while maintaining personalized client relationships. Active in Montana Trial Lawyers Association.
Kristen Donovan
Paralegal
Kristen Donovan serves as paralegal with over 15 years' experience supporting Duckworth Law Office's injury cases. A Montana resident since 2004, she provides case management expertise while balancing family life in Polson with her husband and four children.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle all fault-based injuries including car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, dog bites, and construction accidents across Montana.
How are attorney fees structured for injury cases?
Most cases work on contingency fees - we only get paid if we recover compensation for you through settlement or verdict.
Can I file a workers' comp claim without an attorney?
While possible, our experience shows injured workers recover more with legal representation navigating Montana's complex system.
Do you handle cases outside Polson area?
Yes, we represent clients statewide with office locations in Polson and courtroom experience across all Montana jurisdictions.
What if my injury involved a government vehicle?
We've successfully challenged government-owned vehicle insurance exclusions through Montana Supreme Court precedents protecting victim rights.
