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Montana Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Montana. Find attorneys who understand Montana law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Montana Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Montana vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Montana's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
Montana follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Montana does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. The Montana ...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Montana
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Montana uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Montana Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Mont. Code § 27-2-204
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Montana Fault System
Montana follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Montana's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Mont. Code § 27-1-702
Montana Damage Caps
Montana does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. The Montana Constitution protects the right to full legal redress. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full.
Legal citation: Mont. Const. art. II, § 16
High-Risk Truck Routes in Montana
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 90
East-west corridor through southern Montana connecting Washington to Wyoming.
Interstate 94
Route through eastern Montana connecting North Dakota to I-90.
US Highway 2
Northern Montana route with agricultural and oil field truck traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
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