Missoula is a biking town. There are several miles of biker-only trails, but sometimes cyclists still have to ride next to motor vehicles. In these moments, severe injuries can occur.
Our Missoula-based personal injury lawyers have seen the full scope of bike accidents. Lacerations, traumatic brain injuries, compounding medical costs—cyclists face an uphill legal process to recoup the emotional distress and physical pain unfairly inflicted upon them.
The Advocates cannot stand by and let that happen. Our law firm makes the legal process accessible for people with personal injury cases. It does not matter if you had a car accident or lacerations from a dog bite. We are ready to take on every type of accident claim.
With one of our bicycle accident attorneys on your side, you can recover with the peace of mind that comes with knowing your personal injury claim is in caring, expert hands. 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 bike 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 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:
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.
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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.
According to The League of American Bicyclists, Montana ranks 42nd out of the fifty states for bike friendliness.
They use five categories to rank the states, and in each one a state can get between an F or an A.
Here is Montana’s report card:
While there are some bright spots in the outlook for biking in Montana, the state is not very accessible for bikers. This means that if someone does bike, they will face higher risks.
It is hard to say what damages you can seek in your case. Some people get in truck accidents; others get bitten by a dog — every situation demands different types of compensation.
Generally, these are the types of damages a personal injury lawyer will help you seek:
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.
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.
Our legal advice is to begin the process as soon as possible. We want to establish an attorney-client relationship with bike accident victims immediately so we can hear their stories.
Lay out all the facts for us, and we can start to move forward with your case. Share your concerns about the cost of fixing your serious injuries, and we will show you through thorough legal representation why you need not worry. The Advocates care first and foremost about your recovery.
This applies to people in Missoula, Bozeman, Helena, and every other part of this great state.
The Advocates are experienced attorneys with the legal dexterity necessary to take on your biking personal injury claim. We will do whatever it takes to get you a fair settlement for your accident. You deserve it. You deserve an Advocate.
