Category: Montana Law

Unlike 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…

All car accidents with injuries are frightening, painful, and traumatic, but few accident scenes are as devastating as crashes involving large commercial trucks. A fully loaded truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, looming over standard family cars weighing around 4,000 pounds. This weight discrepancy leaves motorists vulnerable to serious or catastrophic injuries in…

The trucking industry is crucial to Montana’s infrastructure, facilitating the movement of goods and services in and out of the state and supporting Montana’s other vital industries, including manufacturing, mining, and agriculture. Unfortunately, commercial trucks are also immense vehicles that tower over standard family cars and outweigh them by as much as 76,000 pounds. Around…

Montana 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…

Truck accidents in Montana can cause catastrophic injuries, significant property damage, and long-lasting financial consequences. Whether your crash happened on I-90, a rural county road, or in downtown Bozeman, preserving evidence is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your rights. At Beck, Amsden & Stalpes, PLLC, our Bozeman truck accident…

A 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…

Montana 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…

When 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….

Montana, 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,…

With its captivating mountaintops and surreal sceneries, Montana is home to many drivers. The responsibility of driving in Montana comes with an obligation to adhere to minimum liability insurance requirements. While many insurance coverage plans are optional in Montana, specific mandatory insurance requirements exist. Understanding your legal obligations can ensure peace of mind and help…