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While often avoidable, car accidents are an unfortunate part of operating a motor vehicle in Montana. When an auto accident occurs, it’s essential to understand the necessary steps. Most of the time, filing a police report and insurance claim is a good idea following an accident. These steps will preserve valuable evidence and immediately involve…

You’ve likely suffered significant damages if you’ve been injured in a Montana car accident. The good news is that various types of legal damages are available to car accident victims after a lawsuit. Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident is stressful enough. It’s essential to understand all the different categories in which you…

Car accidents can cause lasting impacts. From property damage to personal injury, the effects of a car accident can be devastating. After an accident, you may wonder what your legal options and laws are regarding your accident. Montana has many different laws that affect accident victims. Car Accident Reporting Laws In Montana, specific requirements exist…

Beck, Amsden & Stalpes, LLC is currently representing a Miles City, Montana family who was victimized by the predatory behavior of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.  The Stevenson family, long-time owners and operators of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Homes in Montana have initiated legal action against Mass Mutual, a former insurance broker, Joshoa Gardner, and…

Bozeman, Montana – On April 10, 2024, a Montana jury returned a $15 million verdict against Rainbow Ranch Lodge and other defendants in a carbon monoxide poisoning case involving in the tragic death of Lew Hudgens. The record-setting verdict was more than double the existing largest verdict in Gallatin County, Montana. In January 2021, Lew…

While Bozeman, Montana, is known for its beautiful views and outdoor lifestyle, the state has some of the country’s deadliest roads and highways. While you hope never to have a car accident, every person will probably have one in their lifetime, whether it be a fender bender or something more fatal. When one occurs, you…

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A wastewater worker who took a 30-foot fall into raw sewage on Bozeman property is suing, claiming the city failed to provide a safe place to work… Read more

The weather’s changing, roads are getting slicker and so now is a good time to take a look at your auto insurance coverage. Liability auto insurance covers costs when you cause an accident, but it doesn’t protect you from other drivers. Between medical costs and lost wages, if you are hit by another driver, there…

Accidents involving bicyclist versus motor vehicles are some of the most devastating cases we see. Cyclist and cars have a responsibility to watch out for one another, give each other space on the road and follow traffic laws. These simple steps save lives! If you or a loved one are injured in an accident, the…

Most, if not all, health insurers have some contractual arrangement, such as a preferred provider agreement (PPA), with health care providers. These contractual arrangements require that the health insurer receive a discount when they pay a bill on behalf of their insured. These arrangements exist because health insurers are excellent repeat customers with substantial bargaining…