Our Missoula Personal Injury Lawyers Genuinely Care About Our Clients

Montana’s law gives you three years from the cause of action to file most personal injury claims, generally starting from the accident date. However, you do not want to wait that long to take action. The longer you wait, the easier it may be for witnesses to forget important information and critical evidence to be lost. Working with a skilled personal injury attorney can help you make a timely claim and protect your interests.

The best way to start a personal injury claim is by speaking with a skilled attorney as soon as possible after your accident. They can evaluate the facts of your situation and understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case. They can also help you understand the value of your claim based on the extent of your injuries. Finally, they have the skills to identify all possible sources of compensation, which may not be immediately obvious. Your attorney will contact the other party’s insurance company on your behalf and try to negotiate a fair settlement. When that isn’t feasible, they can pursue litigation.

In Montana, the state’s modified comparative negligence rule allows you to file a personal injury claim so long as you are not 51% or more at fault for your injuries. However, any damages you are due will be reduced by whatever percentage of fault is allocated to you. For example, if your claim is worth $100,000 and you are 20% at fault for the accident, you would only be due $80,000 in compensation.