Successfully Helping Injured People in Montana for More Than 40 Years
A slip at a store, restaurant or parking lot can leave you dealing with pain, medical appointments and uncertainty, especially when the hazard is cleaned, fixed or covered before you can explain what happened. Premises liability claims often depend on details. You may...
A fall at an apartment or rental home can happen without warning. In Belgrade and throughout Gallatin County, hazards like an uneven step, loose railing or icy walkway can leave you injured and disoriented. In the moments that follow, it helps to focus on deliberate,...
If you get hurt on someone else’s property, timing matters. Montana law sets firm deadlines for bringing a premises liability claim. Missing those deadlines can end your ability to recover damages, even when unsafe conditions caused your injury. The general statute of...
Accidents can happen anywhere, even when you’re visiting a friend’s house. A loose step, wet floor, or hidden hazard can lead to a serious injury. Understanding your rights after getting hurt on someone else’s property helps you know what to do next. Property owner...
Noise hazards rarely top the list of dangerous property conditions. Slippery floors or uneven sidewalks usually get more attention, but loud or constant noise can also cause serious harm. In some situations, these hazards can lead to a premises liability claim when...
“Premises liability” may sound like lofty legalese, but the term refers to a fairly basic concept: if someone gets injured on your property, you may be held liable – depending on the facts and circumstances. Many lawsuits that are based in the area of premises...
Most renters in Montana assume that they are at the mercy of the landlord when it comes to curing defects in the premises before someone suffers a serious injury. In 1977, the Montana legislature anticipated this problem by passing a statute that specified the...
Like everywhere else in the country, Montana offers opportunities to play football, baseball, basketball and other popular American sports. But Montana’s geography also allows for outdoor activities like hiking and climbing, horseback riding, experiencing a ranch and...
Many a child will run towards a playset or swing set with little to no hesitation. Often, these are public playgrounds; however, young children are often compelled by playsets located on private property. Despite their children outgrowing their playset, many parents...