The Advocates are experienced truck accident lawyers, and we are prepared to assist you in your recovery. Collisions with large trucks can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities, particularly for the occupants of the passenger vehicle.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with a commercial truck, The Advocates are here for you. We will be by your side every step of the way to ensure your needs are taken care of and you receive fair compensation for your injuries.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Seek medical attention as soon as you can
Get any property damage assessed and repaired
Once you've completed treatment, your case can move forward
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, 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 build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
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 investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees when you hire The Advocates.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. You will not pay us unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
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 a few 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 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 Legal Professionals Assigned to Your Case
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive the compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
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Bad weather: Icy, snowy, or foggy road conditions can lead to major accidents, especially if motorists are not driving safely for the conditions
Truck accident injuries can be severe, particularly for occupants of smaller vehicles. Some common types of truck accident injuries are:
What is a “truck” under Montana law?
In Montana, a truck is defined as a motor vehicle designed to carry an entire load. It may consist of a chassis and a body, or function as a single unit.
A “heavy truck” has a manufacturer’s rated capacity of more than one ton. The manufacturer’s rated capacity refers to the gross vehicle weight for the truck.
Before starting a drive, truckers must complete a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle. They must inspect the critical areas of the truck to ensure they are in good working order before the semi may be driven. To be considered safe to drive, the truck must have properly functioning:
If any one of these components is faulty, it could seriously endanger the trucker and other drivers on the road. Regular truck maintenance and inspection helps keep everyone safe.
In order to drive a commercial truck in Montana, a driver must obtain a CDL. The type and class of CDL they need depends on the type of vehicle they will be driving and where they will be driving it, however, the requirements for obtaining any kind of CDL are essentially the same. CDL applicants must provide the following documentation:
After providing all applicable documentation, applicants must pass written and road tests.
In addition to their CDL, drivers may wish to obtain special endorsements in order to carry passengers or certain types of cargo. Endorsements are required for the following types of transport in Montana:
The maximum speed limit for passenger cars and light trucks on the interstate is 80 miles per hour. For heavy trucks, the maximum interstate speed limit is 70 miles per hour.
On two-lane highways and interstates passing through urban areas, truckers must adhere to a 65 mile per hour speed limit.
Speed limits are set based on engineering studies that consider all safety factors of the area. Some of the considerations include:
Driver fatigue is a serious problem in the trucking industry. Many trucking companies pay their drivers by the mile, so truckers are incentivized to keep driving, even when they are tired. Because of this, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration created the Hours of Service Rule, a federal regulation limiting how many hours a trucker may drive at once.
The Hours of Service Rule is as follows:
Every personal injury case has a time limit, known as the statute of limitations. After the time limit is up, you lose your right of action. For all car accidents in Montana, including truck accidents, the statute of limitations is 3 years.
However, it’s important to contact an attorney to begin working on your case as soon as possible. Personal injury claims can take years to settle, depending on the severity of your injuries, the amount of evidence from the accident, and the willingness of the other party to settle.
If you believe you have a case, contact a personal injury attorney right away. This will give you the best chance of receiving the settlement you deserve.
If you were injured in a truck accident, you will need to prove liability in order to receive a settlement. Montana is a modified comparative fault state, meaning that even if you are found partially at-fault for the accident, you can still receive damages as long as the other driver is found to be more responsible.
Insurance companies will often do whatever they can to prove you had some responsibility in the accident. They will go to extreme measures to diminish your claim and avoid paying you what you deserve. While recovering from injuries and dealing with property damage, fighting insurance providers can be stressful and upsetting.
The Advocates are personal injury attorneys who are ready to take on your truck accident claim. We understand that when recovering from debilitating injuries, the last thing you want to do is navigate your way through a complex legal process. We are prepared to fight for your right to maximum compensation for the damages you have incurred.
The Advocates’ law firm is here to help every step of the way, from building your case to helping you understand your medical bills. We are committed to protecting your best interests and obtaining a fair settlement for you. You deserve a semi-truck accident attorney who will fight for you. You deserve an Advocate.
