Car Accident Lawyers in Montana

Accident and Injury Lawyers in Montana

Montana's wide open roads, industrial worksites, and harsh winter conditions contribute to thousands of accidents each year. Whether you've been hurt in a car crash on I-90, injured at a logging or mining operation, or lost a family member due to someone else's negligence, Montana law gives you the right to seek compensation. The lawyers listed on this page handle car accidents, truck accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful death, and slip and fall cases across the state.

Montana Injury Laws

Montana sets a three-year statute of limitations for most personal injury and wrongful death claims. The clock starts on the date of the injury, or in wrongful death cases, the date of death. Miss that deadline and the court will almost certainly bar your claim.

Montana follows a modified comparative fault rule with a 51% threshold. You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. If you're found 51% or more responsible, you get nothing. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault — so being 20% at fault means your compensation drops by 20%.

Montana does not cap compensatory damages in most injury cases. However, the state does place a cap on punitive damages, limiting them to $10 million or 3% of a defendant's net worth, whichever is less.

When to Contact a Lawyer in Montana

• You suffered serious injuries in a car or truck accident and the insurance company is pressuring you to settle quickly.
• You were hurt on the job and your workers' compensation claim has been denied or delayed.
• A property owner's negligence caused a slip and fall that left you with medical bills and lost wages.
• A family member died due to another party's recklessness and you need to file a wrongful death claim within Montana's three-year deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana Injury Claims

Does Montana require car insurance, and how does that affect my claim?

Yes. Montana requires drivers to carry minimum liability coverage of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident. Montana is an at-fault state, meaning you file your claim against the driver who caused the accident. If their coverage falls short of your damages, an underinsured motorist policy on your own plan can help cover the gap.

Can I still file a claim if I was partly at fault for my accident in Montana?

Yes, as long as your share of fault is 50% or less. Montana's modified comparative fault system reduces your compensation proportionally. A jury that assigns you 30% of the blame will reduce your total award by that same 30%. If your fault reaches 51%, your claim is barred entirely.