Montana Personal Injury Lawyer

Serious physical injuries can affect you financially for months or even for the rest of your life, impacting your work abilities and requiring long-term medical treatment. When you were hurt because of the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another person or entity, you can hold that party liable. If you or someone you love was hurt because of someone’s carelessness or criminal act, a Montana personal injury lawyer can help you file a claim against that party.

At Doggett Law Offices, we have more than a decade of experience representing individuals with complex and serious personal injuries. We have fought for the interests of individuals and businesses for 13 years in Helena, Missoula, and throughout the state, and we are not afraid of litigation. Our Missoula accident attorney can fight for your financial future in negotiations or in court.

We have experience holding powerful institutions and companies accountable for their failures that cause harm to people like you. Our team wants to help you secure justice.

Personal Injury Cases We Manage at Doggett Law Offices

After a serious injury, whether from an accident or a deliberate assault, you may be unsure of what to do next. It can be painful and terrifying, but know that you have options. You want to find an attorney who is experienced in the type of accident you were injured in to help you hold the negligent party or offender liable for the harm done to you. At Doggett Law Offices, we have experience in numerous personal injury claims, including:

Car Accidents

Car accidents are a frequent cause of personal injury throughout Montana. In 2022, there were 22,004 vehicle accidents reported in Montana, ranging from fatal accidents to property damage-only accidents. When these accidents result in injuries, they can include broken bones, brain injuries, whiplash, and other harm.

Often, these collisions are caused by the negligence of one or more drivers in the accident. If you were hurt in a vehicle accident that was the fault of someone else, you could hold them accountable in a claim, which can recover damages such as the cost of your medical bills and other losses. A driver may be considered at-fault for an accident for speeding, driving while distracted, failing to yield, or other actions.

Truck Accidents

Truck collisions involve commercial 18-wheelers and other tractor-trailers. These accidents are often much worse than the average car accident due to the size, speed, and weight of the commercial vehicles. There were 34 fatal accidents involving commercial trucks in Montana in 2021, out of a total of 287 vehicles involved in fatal crashes. These accidents happen less frequently, but can be very serious.

In truck collisions, many parties may be liable for negligence. This could include the truck driver, the trucking company, a mechanic company, a loading company, other drivers on the road, and many other parties. Working with a skilled Montana personal injury attorney can make it much easier to determine the liable party and hold them responsible for your damages in a successful claim.

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Accidents

When a motorcyclist, pedestrian, or bicyclist is involved in a vehicle crash, it can have significantly worse consequences for the less-protected individual than drivers and passengers of the larger vehicle. An at-fault driver can be held accountable for the damages, from medical costs and lost income to property damage.

Sexual Abuse Injuries

Sexual abuse and assault are criminal actions that can lead to serious charges. Unfortunately, there are many cases where the criminal justice system fails to convict an individual or institution for their offenses. The victims of these crimes have options to recover financially from the harm done to them, whether the perpetrator was convicted in criminal court or not.

Sexual abuse claims can be filed against sexual abuse perpetrators and against negligent institutions that fail to prevent this behavior or protect individuals who commit these actions. The offender can be held liable through a civil claim for intentional criminal harm, and an institution could be held liable for its negligence in an insurance or civil claim.

These claims can recover the financial and personal damages that you or your child suffered, including medical care costs from physical therapy to medication to counseling.

In Montana, 4.2% of the 2,628 child maltreatment victims were victims of sexual abuse in 2023, according to information gathered by the Child Welfare Outcomes Report by the Census Bureau. Institutions such as schools, daycares, hospitals, employers, and religious institutions are frequently negligent parties in these cases, particularly for child sexual abuse cases.

Premises Liability

Premises liability claims could be filed when you are injured on the public or private property of another individual, when you are not trespassing. Property owners must take ordinary management and care of their property to ensure the safety of those legally on the property. Injuries can be caused by slip or trip hazards or other dangers. This also includes injuries caused by an unprovoked dog.

Product Liability

When a seller or manufacturer distributes a product that is defective and unreasonably dangerous, they are liable for the physical harm that the product causes. This applies even when the seller engaged in all possible care, and applies if the individual harmed by the product was not the person who bought the product. Defective product claims are very complex, and it can be difficult to hold these companies liable. When you hire a personal injury lawyer, they can help.

Workplace Injuries

Injuries in the workplace may be settled through a workers’ compensation claim. However, there are cases where civil personal injury claims can also be filed. If you were hurt by a third party’s negligence, such as a driver who hit you or a subcontractor who injured you, you could file a claim against that party. You can also file a claim for intentional and deliberate actions by an employer or coworkers.

Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer – Dedicated Montana Injury Law Firm

The support of a skilled personal injury attorney helps you file a claim, improves your chances of success, and can lead to a larger settlement or verdict. An attorney has significant resources and experience navigating cases like yours and knows what damages you should recover in a claim.

At Doggett Law Offices, we fight to hold negligent parties accountable for your injuries. We help you assess your damages and will take your case to court if the at-fault party will not agree to a fair settlement. Contact our firm for a free consultation today.