After the pain and adrenaline subside following a car accident, the secondary distress of the involved legal requirements arises. One of the first questions is often: “Do I still need to report the accident, and do I need a copy of the report to file a car accident claim?” Under Montana 61-7-109, the law states…
Read MoreA car accident can be a painful and traumatic experience, especially when it results in serious injuries to drivers or passengers. While no legal process can undo the harm caused by a crash, a successful Montana car accident claim can ease the financial burden by providing compensation for medical bills, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, and…
Read MoreUnlike the few no-fault car accident states in the U.S., Montana is one of the majority of states with a fault-based insurance system where the party responsible for the accident is financially accountable for the damages caused to others, like medical expenses, lost earnings, and compensation for pain and suffering. Typically, a Montana car accident…
Read MoreMontana has the unfortunate designation as the worst state in the U.S. for drunk driving, with more than two-fifths of traffic fatalities caused by drunk drivers. The state’s record for underage intoxicated drivers is also the highest in the nation. Montana has one of the country’s highest numbers of drunk driving arrests, with 450.50 DUI…
Read MoreA car accident is a traumatic and terrifying experience, especially when it ends in serious injuries as well as property damage to your car. In fault-based insurance states like Montana, the distress continues long after the accident, when an injury victim seeks fair compensation for their damages, like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and…
Read MoreA car accident is terrifying and traumatic, especially when it results in serious injury to you or a loved one. While the initial concern is safety and emergency medical treatment, after the initial trauma subsides, car accident injury victims in Montana face the additional distress of a car accident claim under the state’s fault-based insurance…
Read MoreNo one prepares for a sudden, life-altering event like a serious car accident. Unfortunately, Montana’s rural roadways, inhospitable weather conditions, and speeding drivers contribute to the state’s high number of car accidents. Montana ranks second in the nation for car accident fatalities. Fortunately, not every accident ends in a fatality, but many accidents cause serious…
Read MoreMontana is a fault-based insurance state. Under the state’s modified comparative negligence system, a car accident victim may recover compensation for their accident damages by filing a claim against the driver who caused the accident. Under this law, drivers in Montana protect themselves against personal liability after an accident by carrying at least the minimum…
Read MoreWhen an individual suffers an injury to their “person” and someone else’s negligence caused the injury, they have a right to file a claim for compensation against the at-fault party under Montana’s modified comparative negligence laws. Most claims include requests for compensation for both economic damages like medical expenses and lost wages and non-economic damages….
Read MoreMontana, like many other states, has minimum insurance requirements for drivers. These requirements ensure that car accident victims have funds available to cover the effects of a car accident, including property damage and personal injury. Beyond minimum requirements, there are additional coverage options available for Montana drivers. Montana’s Minimum Car Insurance Requirements Under Montana law,…
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