About Jill Melissa Gerdrum
Jill Melissa Gerdrum is a distinguished civil litigation attorney with a focus on personal injury defense, transportation, products liability, and insurance defense. She is well-versed in representing employers in wrongful discharge and discrimination matters. Her expertise in products liability defense and commercial litigation has earned her recognition by Best Lawyers, and she holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Before embarking on her legal career, Jill served as Montana’s Deputy Commissioner of Insurance and Securities. In this role, she managed the regulation of insurance and securities industries, led a state agency, and engaged in legislative lobbying.
During her law school years, Jill was actively involved as a member of the trial team and worked as a law clinic clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge Leif Erickson at the University of Montana.
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 Jill Melissa Gerdrum specialize in?
Jill specializes in personal injury defense, transportation, products liability, and insurance defense.
What recognition has Jill Melissa Gerdrum received?
She is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in products liability defense and commercial litigation.
What was Jill Melissa Gerdrum's role before becoming a lawyer?
Jill served as Montana’s Deputy Commissioner of Insurance and Securities.
What activities was Jill involved in during law school?
Jill was a member of the trial team and worked as a UM law clinic clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge Leif Erickson.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Jill Melissa Gerdrum 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 Jill for a free case review
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