Worker's Delay in Filing Petition Was Fatal to Claim

The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that a worker waited too long to file a claim for additional benefits after she allegedly lost the ability to continue working in 2011. Case: Smith v. Montana State Fund, No. 2017-4009, 09/19/2017. Facts: Debbra Smith fell while at work in December 2009, injuring her left shoulder. The Montana State Fund accepted her injury as compensable. Smith's treating physician placed her at maximum medical improvement as of Dec. 18, 2010. The doctor also cleared her to return to work without any restrictions. On Feb. 9, 2011, Smith quit her...