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The trucking industry is crucial to Montana’s infrastructure, facilitating the movement of goods and services in and out of the state and supporting Montana’s other vital industries, including manufacturing, mining, and agriculture. Unfortunately, commercial trucks are also immense vehicles that tower over standard family cars and outweigh them by as much as 76,000 pounds. Around…

Montana has the unfortunate designation as the worst state in the U.S. for drunk driving, with more than two-fifths of traffic fatalities caused by drunk drivers. The state’s record for underage intoxicated drivers is also the highest in the nation. Montana has one of the country’s highest numbers of drunk driving arrests, with 450.50 DUI…

Truck accidents in Montana can cause catastrophic injuries, significant property damage, and long-lasting financial consequences. Whether your crash happened on I-90, a rural county road, or in downtown Bozeman, preserving evidence is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your rights. At Beck, Amsden & Stalpes, PLLC, our Bozeman truck accident…

A car accident is a traumatic and terrifying experience, especially when it ends in serious injuries as well as property damage to your car. In fault-based insurance states like Montana, the distress continues long after the accident, when an injury victim seeks fair compensation for their damages, like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and…

A car accident is terrifying and traumatic, especially when it results in serious injury to you or a loved one. While the initial concern is safety and emergency medical treatment, after the initial trauma subsides, car accident injury victims in Montana face the additional distress of a car accident claim under the state’s fault-based insurance…

No one prepares for a sudden, life-altering event like a serious car accident. Unfortunately, Montana’s rural roadways, inhospitable weather conditions, and speeding drivers contribute to the state’s high number of car accidents. Montana ranks second in the nation for car accident fatalities. Fortunately, not every accident ends in a fatality, but many accidents cause serious…

Montana is a fault-based insurance state. Under the state’s modified comparative negligence system, a car accident victim may recover compensation for their accident damages by filing a claim against the driver who caused the accident. Under this law, drivers in Montana protect themselves against personal liability after an accident by carrying at least the minimum…

When an individual suffers an injury to their “person” and someone else’s negligence caused the injury, they have a right to file a claim for compensation against the at-fault party under Montana’s modified comparative negligence laws. Most claims include requests for compensation for both economic damages like medical expenses and lost wages and non-economic damages….

Montana, like many other states, has minimum insurance requirements for drivers. These requirements ensure that car accident victims have funds available to cover the effects of a car accident, including property damage and personal injury. Beyond minimum requirements, there are additional coverage options available for Montana drivers. Montana’s Minimum Car Insurance Requirements Under Montana law,…

With its captivating mountaintops and surreal sceneries, Montana is home to many drivers. The responsibility of driving in Montana comes with an obligation to adhere to minimum liability insurance requirements. While many insurance coverage plans are optional in Montana, specific mandatory insurance requirements exist. Understanding your legal obligations can ensure peace of mind and help…