The state of Montana is filled with potential slip-and-fall scenarios. One must only experience its harsh winters and rural infrastructure to know this. Perhaps you already have. Maybe you are like one of the thousands of Montanans who have piles of medical expenses because of an icy walkway.
Slip-and-falls can have devastating physical and financial consequences for victims, which is why a personal injury claim is a must.
The Advocates are Billings personal injury lawyers whose sole mission is to seek a fair settlement for our clients’ pain and suffering. Our experience extends into nearly every type of personal injury case, such as car accidents, dog bites, and slip-and-falls in nursing homes.
Call us today for a free initial consultation with one of our attorneys. We are ready to listen to your story, offer legal advice, and, if you so wish, provide legal representation backed up by years of experience.
Immediately after your accident, assess your injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Seek medical attention as soon as you can
Keep track of all treatment you receive during recovery
Once you’ve completed treatment, your case can move forward
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
If the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to several years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
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A slip-and-fall comes under the scope of personal injury law. In Montana, you generally have three years to begin the process of recovering damages.
Where your accident occurs will determine what insurance covers your damage. Most businesses have general liability insurance covering damages from a slip-and-fall accident.
If you are at somebody’s house, their homeowners insurance or renters insurance should cover damages.
Before filing a personal injury claim, you usually have to prove the property owner was somehow negligent.
Premises liability law deals with the responsibility of property owners to ensure individuals are safe on their premises. If you are injured on someone else’s property, the duty owed by the property owner depends on your legal status.
There are three classifications of visitors:
Determining your visitor classification at the location of your fall will be one of the first legal issues you and your attorney work through.
You must also show that the property owner breached their duty to keep their premises safe by not fixing or marking potential tripping hazards. Proving negligence is the basis of any personal injury claim.
There must also be demonstrable evidence that the unsafe conditions of the property caused your injuries. This connection is crucial when determining liability.
Then, the damages from the accident must be compensated, including medical expenses, lost wages, and funeral expenses if a loved one passes away from a slip-and-fall.
There are a lot of factors in a slip-and-fall case. The Advocates have years of experience in this field of law and are ready to take on that challenge with you.
If you take a spill at work, it may be covered by workers’ compensation. However, sometimes your place of employment may have been negligent in a way that demands a personal injury claim to be filed against them.
To ensure you do not suffer workplace injuries in the first place, follow these rules:
The following steps exist to protect your health and legal rights. Immediately after a slip-and-fall accident, everything related to your fall can be used as evidence to make your case.
The steps are:
A fall can lead to mild bruising or more serious injuries. Some common injuries fall victims experience are:
In 2022, over 19,000 emergency room visits were due to slip-and-falls. There are reasons why they happen so often in Montana:
Time is of the essence in a slip-and-fall case. Three years to file a personal injury claim may seem like a lot of time, but there is an aspect to slip-and-falls that are not usually an issue in auto accidents.
Slip-and-fall claims require proving the property owner was negligent. You will usually have to submit a notice to the owner that you are filing a claim against them, and this often must be done well before the statute of limitations is reached.
This can be a stressful process, so it is best left to the experts. Our law firm is comprised of Billings personal injury attorneys whose steadfast counsel will cover every legal aspect for you.
The Advocates want to get you a verdict that ensures you are fairly compensated for your slip-and-fall injury. You deserve restitution for your pain and suffering. You deserve an Advocate who can get that for you.
