Motorcycle accidents can be utterly devastating. Motorcyclists don’t have much protection in an auto accident, but they are moving at the same high speeds as cars and can experience severe injuries. Drivers should pay attention, and motorcyclists must be cautious and constantly aware of their surroundings.
Following an accident, it’s easy for a motorcyclist to feel lost and overwhelmed; the mental anguish, financial struggles, and potentially catastrophic injuries can seem insurmountable.
The Advocates are experienced Montana motorcycle accident lawyers. We focus on providing what you need from an attorney-client relationship and ensuring you feel seen and heard. We believe you have enough to deal with, so we strive to offer support instead of further stress.
Contact our Great Falls, MT, law firm today for a free consultation. You are not alone with an Advocate on your side.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Get the damage on your motorcycle assessed and repaired
Seek medical treatment as soon as you can
Once you’ve completed treatment, your attorney will compile your medical records
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 a 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:
Obtain a settlement or judgment against the at-fault party
I was in an accident 3 years ago and had a very bad experience with the attorney back then I was in another accident last year and called the advocates mark and his team were amazing changed my view on accident attorneys they kept I'm touch with me every step of the way gave me authority on choices for myself I didn't have to go with what they said I could go against it and they still would have worked with me the same I had choices this time around I would always go with Mark I have even sent friends his way just cause I appreciate all the help and support the whole way threw.
My experience with the advocates was a good one. After being hit by a car on my motorcycle they helped me with a settlement with the insurance company to get the hospital bills paid. They were extremely helpful. They always answered any questions I had with in a day. Every email I sent was always responded to. If you unfortunately has to go through a injury by another person I would recommend them in helping you resolve any debt you have because if that injury. The Advocates were great to work with and help me get this unfortunate event behind me.
Steve and his crew at The Advocates were nothing short for amazing. They took my case after I was rear-ended resulting in neck surgery. Steve and company made sure all of the was taken care of and that I got the maximum compensation possible. I definitely recommend The Advocates
Mr. Brad Johnson, our lawyer; was Awesome! He was very informative, kept us up to date on my case with regular calls. He returned calls back to us within 24 hours or less. Brad Johnson is very courteous, honest, kind, and a pleasure to talk to and work with. There are very few Lawyers out there that could even come close to the high morals that Brad Johnson has and has shown towards us. We need more lawyers like Brad Johnson . If we ever needed a disability lawyer again in the future; it would be Brad Johnson and The Advocates Firm that he works at. We will definitely turn ALL of our family and friends towards this lawyer and firm; in a heartbeat!!!
I want to First say that I am truly thankful for the advocates Law Firm they have been a great service to me through this ordeal and Katie she is a tremendous lawyer someone that I would recommend she fights tooth and nail for her clients and the rest of the team they supported me to the fullest with that being said I would like to say for anyone who is trying to find an attorney to fight their case The Advocates is the way to go.
Riders under 18 are required to wear a helmet, but helmets are optional for adults in Montana. Everyone should wear a helmet, even if not required by Montana law. A helmet dramatically reduces your risk of death in an accident.
Montana has a noise limit of 96 dB at 20 inches from the exhaust statewide. There may be additional local noise requirements; be sure to check your local ordinances.
Montana motorcyclists are entitled to an entire lane of traffic, which they need to avoid road hazards that wouldn’t necessarily impact cars. Two riders may share a lane, but no more.
Lane filtering is legal in Montana, which has been shown to reduce traffic and increase motorcyclists’ safety. Motorcyclists may not exceed 20 MPH while lane filtering. Lane filtering differs from lane splitting, as it only applies to low-speed situations.
Some common injuries that motorcycle accident victims may suffer include:
Personal injury law is complicated, and each claim is unique. The damages in a personal injury claim depend on many factors, such as whether there were serious injuries or significant property damage.
Some common damages from motorcycle crashes include:
The best way to determine what compensation may be available is to seek legal counsel. Contact The Advocates personal injury lawyers for a free case evaluation. We will use our years of experience to examine the details of your case and determine the best next step.
Others’ reckless driving can upend the life of a motorcyclist and leave you and your loved ones searching for answers. An attorney can help you get a fair settlement so that you can get your life back on track.
At The Advocates, we want to help you return to the things you love and get what is best for you and your family so that you can focus on your recovery. Contact us today for a free consultation.
You deserve legal representation that sees you as a person instead of just another case. You deserve an Advocate.
