Car accidents are more common in Lewistown, but truck accidents usually result in much more serious injuries and even fatalities. The Advocates have years of experience with every practice area involving personal injuries, so we know that injury claims involving trucks are usually more complex.
You will have to deal with the trucker’s insurance company, higher medical expenses, and getting property damage fixed. The legal issues that stand in the way of you getting compensation are immense. That is where our truck accident lawyers come in.
Our attorneys will bring a mix of compassionate legal representation and firm resolve to see your injury claim to completion.
The Advocates have seen the whole gambit of personal injuries. Our team is here to provide legal advice for everyone in the great state of Montana. Contact us today for a free consultation!
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 car assessed and fixed
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 fee basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We don’t get paid unless we win your case and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payments 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, monitor your medical treatment progress, keep an accurate record of all relevant documents and facts to support your claim, negotiate and correspond with insurance companies on your behalf, 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. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will zealously pursue your claim through resolution.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process depends on many factors, including but not limited to the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and much more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to several years. It’s 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, if you do not resolve or file a lawsuit within the prescribed time, you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you focus on healing. Generally, once all evidence has been gathered and your medical treatment has been completed or you are back to feeling yourself again, your attorney will negotiate with the insurance company to secure a settlement on your behalf.
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 lawsuit 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.
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A truck is a vehicle larger than a passenger car, mainly used to transport special equipment or other goods.
A whole range of vehicles can be considered a commercial truck. Some of the defining qualities of this type of vehicle are:
Knowing what a truck is can help you with your personal injury claim. This information will help your personal injury lawyer better investigate your accident.
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You can see buses driving down main street, ranchers pulling trailers, and semi-trucks shipping goods. Highway 87 runs through town, meaning cars are close to trucks daily.
With so many trucks in and around Lewistown, drivers must be careful. Montana has one of the highest percentages of truck crashes leading to fatalities, at 15%.
Rather than examining the factors that cause truck crashes, like fatigue or drug use, it is much more helpful to know why a driver might crash in response to certain factors.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has four categories for the reasons truck drivers might crash:
Experiencing a truck accident can be chaotic and stressful. However, it is crucial to stay as composed as possible and follow these steps:
Truck accidents are a bit different than other types of accidents.
Truck drivers will usually take the blame if they do not follow traffic laws and practice safe driving. If their negligence, such as drinking and driving, causes you serious injuries, then they will usually be personally responsible.
Trucking companies are responsible for ensuring driver competence, conducting thorough background checks, and providing adequate training. They must also properly maintain their fleets to prevent mechanical failures and comply with federal hours-of-service regulations to avoid pressuring drivers into unsafe practices. Failure to meet these responsibilities can result in liability for accidents and legal repercussions.
Determining fault is a migraine-inducing yet essential part of the personal injury claim process, and it is best left to the legal experts.
The statute of limitations in Montana is three years from the date of the accident. This is for litigation involving personal injuries. Cases involving property damage must be filed within two years.
There are some exceptions to the statute of limitations. A common one is the delayed discovery rule. With this rule, the statute of limitations begins on the date an injury caused by the accident is discovered. Some injuries may not be apparent until several years after the incident.
Every case is different, so you should speak to a personal injury attorney to know what you can seek in your specific case.
As a general guide, some common damages sought by truck accident victims include:
A personal injury attorney with The Advocates can help you determine what you can seek. Contact our Lewistown office today for a free case review.
As legal professionals, we recommend that you begin the accident claims process right away. Three years seems like a long time, but the further away you get from the accident date, the harder it will be to gather evidence and pursue compensation.
The first step is a simple one: Call our law office, and within minutes, you can speak to a truck accident attorney. They are super lawyers ready to represent you and fight for what you deserve.
Semi-truck accidents are devasting; there is no doubt about it. The Advocates want to minimize your pain and suffering by representing you in a court of law.
We are here for every injury victim from Great Falls, Lewistown, Billings, and every other town in Montana. If you are facing severe injuries from a truck accident, The Advocates have got your back. You deserve it. You deserve an Advocate.
