Successfully Helping Injured People in Montana for More Than 40 Years
When an accident scars a vehicle’s history, buyers often pay less, even after flawless repairs. That gap, called crash depreciation or diminished value, raises a thorny question in Montana: Who pays for it? Even perfect bodywork cannot erase accident records on...
Legal action is often necessary to recover compensation after a serious Montana car accident. When you file one of these claims, you’re bound to deal with the other driver’s insurance company. Although you might hope they realize the errors their insured made and will...
Distracted driving continues to be a top cause of car accidents in Montana and across the country. Distracted driving is any behavior that takes a driver’s attention away from the primary task of driving. While you probably associate distracted driving with smartphone...
The majority of car accident personal injury cases settle through negotiations. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to resolve your case before taking it to trial. In fact, settling your claim may not be your best option. Therefore, before taking any final...
As you navigate your injury claim after a car accident, you’re bound to come face-to-face with one or more insurance companies. At first glance, these entities might seem friendly enough. And they may even appear like they have your best interests at heart. But...
A car, truck or motorcycle accident can leave you with extensive damages that affect everything from your ability to live a normal life to your capability to work and earn a wage. There’s a good chance that you’ll face significant financial hardship in the aftermath...
Montana roads can be dangerous for everyone. This is true for drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Of course, those who are not protected by a vehicle are at greater risk. When there is an auto-pedestrian collision, there is a significant...
Most Montana residents have by now heard multiple times from multiple sources that it is very dangerous to drive under the influence of alcohol and is also very dangerous to speed or ignore basic traffic laws. Unfortunately, as a recent motor vehicle tragedy in the...
Airbags are designed to save lives in car accidents, but they can sometimes cause injuries themselves. This is why it is important to understand both the benefits and potential risks associated with airbags to keep yourself and your passengers safe. Possible injuries...
To win a personal injury lawsuit, you have to prove your claim by a preponderance of the evidence. This is a lower threshold than clear and convincing evidence and proof beyond a reasonable doubt, but the burden is still on you to prove your case by more than 51%. So,...