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Great Falls Bicycle Accident Lawyers

The Advocates are bicycle accident lawyers who provide legal representation for victims of bike accidents.

A Bike Accident Attorney Can Help Your Case 

Great Falls is a biking town. Many trails crisscross and surround this Central Montanan city. Downtown has quality biking infrastructure, while those who want more of a challenge can head to the trails in nearby state parks.  

With so many opportunities for biking come more motor vehicle accidents involving cyclists. Motorists often do not see bikes until seconds before the crash, leaving cyclists with expensive medical treatment and a lengthy legal process to deal with.  

The Advocates are here to fight for these personal injury victims. Our law firm has many bicycle accident attorneys who are deeply committed to ensuring you receive maximum compensation for injuries and property damage.   

Our attorney-client relationship is what matters most. Rest assured knowing you have a lawyer with years of experience who will battle insurance companies on your behalf. Reach out to us today for a free consultation. Together, we will process your accident claim so you can get back to biking in no time.   

The Next Steps in Your Montana Bike Accident Case

Injury

Immediately after your accident, check for injuries

Hire Attorney

Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery

Property Damage

Get the damage on your bike assessed and repaired

Treatment

Seek medical treatment as soon as you can

Finish Treatment

Once you’ve completed treatment, your attorney will compile your medical records

Demand

Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party

Frequently Asked Questions

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. 

A Team of Bicycle Accident Professionals Assigned to Your Case   

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:  

  • Understand the claims process  
  • Investigate your accident  
  • Work together with you towards a full resolution of your injuries  
  • Negotiate with insurance adjusters  
  • Obtain a settlement or judgment against the at-fault party 

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Biking Around Great Falls

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The best place to bike in Great Falls 

There are biking options aplenty in Great Falls. Here are some worth checking out:  

  • River’s Edge Trail: This 53-mile biking trail cuts through mountains and canyons, past waterfalls, and straight into Great Falls’ downtown. In the heart of the town, there is easy access to restaurants, public restaurants, parking lots, and every point of interest this town has to offer.  
  • Sluice Boxes State Park: Rugged forests? Abandoned mine shafts? 7.5 miles of maintained trails? This park is a biker’s dream. It begins at Riceville Bridge and ends at Logging Creek Bridge.  
  • Giant Springs State Park: This park is part of the River’s Edge Trail. For Lewis and Clark aficionados, there is an interpretive center where you can learn about these two trailblazers. Continue further down this loop, and you will see Black Eagle Falls.  

All these areas are perfect places to go biking. Accidents are still likely—but not with vehicles. Instead, the main concern is other bikers. If you have a personal injury claim stemming from a bike-on-bike crash, know that it is just as valid as a car accident.   

Montana: Both good and bad for bicyclists 

According to The League of American Bicyclists, Montana ranks 42nd out of the fifty states for bike friendliness. 

They have five categories by which they rank the states, and in each one a state can get between an F or an A. 

Here is Montana’s report card: 

  • Infrastructure and funding: B 
  • Education and encouragement: B 
  • Traffic laws and practices: F+ 
  • Policies and policies: D 
  • Evaluation and planning: C 

Great Falls is a great biking destination, but most of Montana is not. Poor traffic laws and practices make biking in towns and cities a hazard. Remember that next time you venture out. 

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Common bicycle accident injuries  

  • Lacerations and bruising  
  • Broken or missing teeth  
  • Ligament tears or strains  
  • Broken bones  
  • Scarring and disfigurement  
  • Spinal cord injuries  
  • Traumatic brain injuries and other head injuries  
  • Wrongful death of a loved one 

Personal Injury Law in Montana

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What damages can you seek in a bicycle accident case?  

The damages you can seek depend on the details of your case. Every personal injury claim is different, so it is hard to say what you can sue for before we look into the nuances of your accident.  

Generally, these are the types of damages a personal injury lawyer will help you seek:  

  • Medical expenses  
  • Lost wages  
  • Loss of future earning capacity  
  • Property damage   
  • Non-economic damages like psychological trauma  
  • Funeral and burial costs in the case of a wrongful death of a loved one

Is there a time limit for filing a biking accident claim?  

Yes.  

In Montana, the statute of limitations for personal injuries is three years. The process of getting your fair compensation is not fast, which is why our legal advice is to quickly start your case.  

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Determining responsibility for the accident 

Responsibility for the claim must be established before any claim can begin. Montana uses modified comparative negligence for personal injury and property damage lawsuits. Fault is assigned as a percentage.  

You cannot file a claim if you are more than 51% responsible for the accident. Imagine you run a red light through an intersection on your bike and get struck by a car that had a green light. In this case, you will likely be assigned the majority of the fault for the case and, therefore, cannot sue.   

You might be assigned 25% of the blame. If your fault is under 51%, you can still file a claim, but your final settlement will be reduced by the percentage of your fault—in this example, the compensation you receive from the accident will be 75% of the final settlement. 

The steps to take after a bicycle accident  

  • Ensure safety  
  • Check for injuries   
  • Call emergency services and obtain a police report as soon as you can  
  • Gather names, contact information, and insurance information of the other parties involved in the accident  
  • Get information from witnesses  
  • Document the scene by taking pictures  
  • Seek medical attention  
  • Report the accident to your insurance  
  • Consult an Advocate personal injury lawyer  
  • Keep records of everything related to the accident, from medical bills to communications 
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When Should I Hire a Great Falls Bicycle Accident Attorney?

The Advocates are here to provide you with legal options. It does not matter if you have suffered a dog bite, truck accident, or bike crash, nor if you are in Bozeman, Kalispell, Great Falls, or Missoula. Our law office recommends you begin your personal injury claim as soon as you physically can.  

The legal process is slow. The earlier we can begin, the sooner we can get you access to medical care while establishing the facts of your case.   

Allow us to take on the burden of your claim so you can focus on recovering. Bike accidents are hard enough without the stress of the law hanging over you. Our attorneys will shoulder that burden, ensuring you are kept up to date with every major step in your case.  

People assume bike accidents are less severe than motor vehicle accidents. We are here to tell you that is not true. If you are in a bike crash, you deserve complete compensation for your pain and suffering. You deserve an Advocate. 

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