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…
Read MoreNo 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…
Read MoreMontana 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…
Read MoreWhen 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….
Read MoreIt’s no secret that car accidents can result in serious injuries. While most types of injuries are possible after a car accident, some are more common than others. This post will explore some of the most typical car accident injuries that Montana car accident victims experience. If you or a loved one has been affected,…
Read MoreAccidents involving bicyclist versus motor vehicles are some of the most devastating cases we see. Cyclist and cars have a responsibility to watch out for one another, give each other space on the road and follow traffic laws. These simple steps save lives! If you or a loved one are injured in an accident, the…
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