About Craig Hensel
Craig C. Hensel has been practicing law in Billings, Montana since 1996. He is admitted to practice in all state courts in Montana, all state courts in North Dakota, and the Federal Court for the District of Montana. Craig spent more than a decade as a prosecutor, gaining substantial courtroom and jury trial experience by trying hundreds of cases to verdict.
In addition to his prosecutorial work, Craig has extensive civil litigation experience. He initially represented defendants and insurance companies in personal injury cases. However, he later chose to represent injured individuals, using his knowledge of insurance company tactics to better advocate for fair compensation.
Craig states, “I used to work for insurance companies and saw how they would prolong cases unnecessarily. This insight motivated me to represent injured individuals, helping them secure medical bill payments, lost wages, and fair compensation to return to their lives swiftly.”
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Montana Car Accident Laws
Understanding Montana's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$20K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Craig C. Hensel practice?
Craig C. Hensel specializes in personal injury law and has extensive trial experience.
Where is Craig C. Hensel licensed to practice law?
He is licensed in all state courts in Montana and North Dakota, and the Federal Court for the District of Montana.
What experience does Craig C. Hensel have in courtrooms?
Craig has over a decade of experience as a prosecutor, having tried hundreds of cases to verdict.
Why did Craig C. Hensel switch from representing insurance companies to injured individuals?
He wanted to use his knowledge of insurance tactics to better advocate for fair compensation for injured individuals.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Craig Hensel for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Craig for a free case review
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