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Insurance Disputes
Insurance companies have a duty to treat you, the consumer, fairly
and in good faith. Montana has laws that address an insurance company's
responsibilities to you, its insured. Insurance companies have well
trained, well paid lawyers, agents and adjusters that do not always look out
for your best interests. If you have an insurance coverage dispute
regarding health insurance, an ERISA claim, a disability insurance claim,
a property or casualty insurance claim, or any other insurance claim, you
should consider consulting an attorney early in the dispute. Click here to answer Frequently Asked Questions
regarding insurance claims. Please contact us
for a free consultation.
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Personal Injury
& Wrongful Death
Personal injury and wrongful death claims are serious. We represent
people throughout Montana, North Dakota, and other
states for injuries including but not limited to
fractures, dislocations, brain injuries, burns, neck injuries, back
injures, and spinal cord injuries. We also represent the families of people killed by the wrong doing of others or by faulty products. We can help you obtain fair
compensation for your injuries or for your loved one's wrongful death. We do not represent insurance companies.
We handle personal injury
and wrongful death cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means that we
do not charge up-front fees and in most cases, we do not bill for expenses
while we work on your case. Claims may arise from a car accident, a
truck accident, a construction accident, a skiing injury, malpractice or
any other negligent, reckless or careless conduct, or from a faulty product.:
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Motor vehicle accidents
or rollovers involving automobiles, SUVs, cars, trucks,
motorcycles, or bicycles
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Alcohol and drug-related
accidents
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Construction injuries
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Injuries occurring in
stores or on other premises
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Injuries occurring while
participating in recreational activities such as boating, snowmobiling,
or skiing
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Any potential claim
resulting in wrongful death
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Injuries from a defective
product or an unsafe product
Please contact us for a
free consultation.
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Auto
Accidents
If you have been injured in an automobile accident, truck accident, bus accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, drug and alcohol related
accident, rollover, or automobile defect case you may be entitled
to compensation for your injuries and damages. This can include vehicle damage, medical
bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, compensation for disability or
disfigurement as well as other possible damages. We can help
maximize your recovery. Please
contact us for a free
consultation.
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Truck
or Bus Accidents
When serious trucking or
bus wrecks occur, insurance companies generally have agents that
immediately try to contact witnesses and people injured in the wreck.
These insurance representatives sometimes try to pressure people who have
been injured to make admissions that will be used against them later if a
settlement is not reached to the satisfaction of the insurance company.
Special rules and regulations apply in these cases. It is important to
consult with an attorney that is familiar with trucking or bus claims.
Contact us for a free
consultation.
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Skiing and Snowboarding
Injuries
Skiing and
snowboarding can be fun and rewarding outdoor activities. However,
sometimes certain individuals choose not to follow proper rules of conduct
on the mountain. When this happens injuries can occur. These injuries
can be very serious and often the responsible skier or snowboarder can be
held liable. If you have been injured in a skiing or snowboarding
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Farm Equipment Accidents
Farm equipment accidents can be
very serious and sometimes deadly. Serious injury or death can be
caused by augers, tractors, balers, or many other types of farming
equipment or components including tire or rim explosions. Our
attorneys grew up on farms and ranches in Montana and have first hand experience with the
possible dangers related with farm and ranch work. Every year, people are
injured, or even killed, in farm equipment accidents caused by defectively
designed, maintained, or manufactured machinery. Contact us for a
free consultation.
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Dog Bites
Dog owners have a responsibility to
ensure that their pets do not pose a threat to others. Dogs bite
many adults and children every year. Many breeds of dogs are capable of
causing serious injury and even death, should they attack. These breeds,
however, are still sought after as pets. The medical cost associated with
dog bites can be immense, but it is the emotional and psychological cost
that can be truly devastating. Victims who survive dog bites can become
afraid to go for walks or ride their bikes for fear of another attack.
If you or someone close to you has suffered a dog bite injury, contact us for a
free consultation.
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Medical
Malpractice
Every day people seek the
assistance of medical professionals regarding their health. Most doctors
are excellent and provide you with needed medical assistance.
Unfortunately, sometimes people are seriously injured or die when improper
care is provided. We have access to excellent medical consultants who can
help us decide if you are the victim of medical malpractice. Contact
us
for a free consultation.
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Products Liability
Dangerous and defective products can and do result in serious injuries. If
you have been injured due to a dangerous or defective product, a number of
parties may be held accountable including a manufacturer of a component,
the party that sold the product either at the retail or wholesale level,
and the retail store owner.
In order to bring a product liability claim, we must be able to show that
some or all of the following defects existed and contributed to the
injury:
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Defects
in the design of the product.
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Manufacturing defects that occurred during construction or assembly.
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Improper instructions or failure to warn the consumer about the dangers
of a product.
Please contact us for a
free consultation.
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Premises Liability
A premises liability case is usually based on injuries occurring on
commercial or residential property, as well as public schools,
universities, and government buildings. Generally, the rule of law states
that a property owner or operator has a duty to keep their property
reasonably safe, or warn people of dangers that the property owner or
operator caused, knows about, or
should know about.
Premise
liability cases go far beyond the typical slip and fall cases usually
associated with an unsafe premises. They also encompass auto
accidents caused by poorly maintained parking lots, assault resulting from
improper security, and any other injury resulting from unsafe conditions. Please
contact us for a free
consultation.
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Workplace Injuries
Worker have a right to a
safe jobsite. An unsafe workplace unnecessarily exposes workers to serious
injury and sometimes death. Laws have been passed such as OSHA and other
Montana laws to ensure that workers have a safe place to work. Although
workers’ compensation may or may not cover part of an injury or death
claim, sometimes other avenues of recovery exist. It is important to
consult with an attorney that is familiar with work place injuries to make
sure your rights are protected. If you have suffered a workplace injury please
contact us for
a free consultation.
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Workers' Compensation
Recovery for workers injured while working for an employer who has
workers' compensation coverage is addressed by the Montana Workers'
Compensation Act. Areas of recovery can include wage loss, medical
expenses, impairment awards, death benefits, disfigurement compensation, and vocational
rehabilitation. Injured workers should be aware that adjusters well versed in workers compensation issues are
not always looking out for an injured worker's best interest. It is often
very beneficial to consult an attorney who is familiar with Montana laws
on this subject. Contact us for a
free consultation.
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Consumer Fraud
Consumer fraud generally involves the wrongful
conduct of insurance or finance companies including fraud and bad faith.
Insurance companies and finance companies should not profit by deceiving
you or misleading you into a financial transaction with them. If you
feel like you may be the victim of unscrupulous conduct from an insurance
company or a finance company please contact us for a
free consultation.
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