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Montanans rely on large trucks to bring goods in and out of the state. Yet, as important a role as trucks play in our lives, they can cause deadly accidents. From traumatic brain injuries to multiple broken bones, truck crashes can be a physical, emotional, and financial disaster. A personal injury attorney is a valuable asset for helping you recover compensation for your injuries and losses.
Our firm has been helping the injured for over two decades to get back on their feet after an accident. If you or a loved one needs help getting an insurance claim paid or doesn’t know where to start, call us. The Goldwater Law Firm can connect you with a truck accident lawyer in Montana who shares our passion for focused legal representation. You pay nothing unless our co-counsel wins your case, and the consultation is free. Call today.
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How a Montana Truck Accident Attorney Pursues Compensation
Huge, commercial trucks are everywhere in Montana, from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains. Likewise, The Goldwater Law Firm has partnerships with qualified law firms throughout the state. When you work with our co-counsels, you can expect the following:
- They can compile and examine evidence of what, how, and when the accident occurred. This is important in developing a cause-and-effect relationship between the crash and the severity of your injuries.
- They identify the liable party, whether it is a large trucking firm or a manufacturer that failed to correct a design flaw.
- They assess your economic and non-economic losses. This is more than just the cost of your hospital bill, but an overall evaluation of all the ways the crash affects your life.
- They can negotiate with the at-fault party’s attorney or insurer. Our law firm partners understand the tactics that insurance companies often use to undervalue your claim.
- They handle all communication, paperwork, and legal details that come with a personal injury case. You can focus on resting, recovering, and feeling better.
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Types of Compensation You May Recover
At The Goldwater Law Firm, we believe that obtaining justice for the injured is paramount. We work with co-counsels throughout Montana who sustain our reputation as the Gold Standard in Injury Law. They pursue compensation on your behalf to relieve financial pressure for:
- Medical treatment, including ambulance transport, emergency room care, hospitalization, specialists, diagnostic testing, prescriptions, and other related costs
- Pain and suffering, which encompasses both your physical pain and the inconvenience of your injuries
- Rehabilitation, like physical therapy
- Lost wages, bonuses, benefits, and changes to your earning status due to injury
Types of Truck Accidents Our Montana Law Partners Handle
In 2021, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) highlighted a troubling trend: fatal crashes involving large trucks rose by 18% compared to the previous year.
The report also revealed the broader impact of truck-involved accidents: there were 119,000 crashes that caused injuries, including 5,149 that resulted in fatalities.
As you can see from these statistics, serious and catastrophic truck accidents are all too common across Montana.
Our Montana co-counsels handle all types of truck crashes, including:
- Rollovers: Rollovers can cause serious multi-vehicle collisions and widespread road hazards. These accidents occur when a truck tips over onto its side or roof, often due to speeding, sharp turns, or shifting cargo.
- Rear-end collisions: When a truck hits the back of another vehicle, the size and weight difference can lead to catastrophic injuries for the occupants of the smaller vehicle. Rear-end crashes often result from a driver following too closely.
- Jackknife accidents: A jackknife happens when a truck’s trailer swings out at an angle, forming an L or V shape with the cab. This type of crash may be the result of improper turns, speeding, or reckless driving.
- Head-on collisions: Often leading to fatal injuries, head-on collisions occur when a truck collides front-first with another vehicle. These high-impact accidents are usually caused by driver distraction, fatigue, or improper passing.
- Side impact (T-bone) crashes: T-bone accidents happen when a truck hits the side of another vehicle, commonly at intersections. The force of a side impact from a truck can easily crush the smaller vehicle.
- Wide turn accidents: The length of a truck requires a lot of space to turn, especially in a right-hand turn. A driver who misjudges that space can trap or crush vehicles caught between the truck and the curb.
- Loose cargo crashes: Improperly secured cargo or excessive weight can cause the load to fall onto the road. It may also lead to a loss of control by the driver.
Any truck accident can lead to serious injuries and significant medical costs. As a truck accident victim, you may qualify for compensation, so call today for a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
A tractor-trailer truck with a full load weighs as much as 80,000 pounds. Compare that to the standard passenger car, which weighs between 3,000 and 4,000 pounds. The difference in mass increases the risk of severe injuries to motorists, pedestrians, and motorcycle riders, such as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Any blow or trauma to the head can result in a concussion or a more severe type of TBI. There may be long-term cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments.
- Spinal trauma: A high-impact collision can fracture vertebrae, cause herniated discs, or sever the spinal cord, leading to paralysis.
- Fractured bones: The violent impact of a crash, particularly those at high speeds, can break bones in the pelvis, ribs, arms, or legs.
- Internal bleeding: Blunt force trauma can damage internal organs and blood vessels, causing internal bleeding that may not be immediately visible but is life-threatening.
- Deep lacerations: Shattered glass, twisted metal, or cargo can cause deep lacerations that may lead to disfigurement, infection, or nerve damage.
Yes. Our co-counsels take cases on a contingency basis. That means you pay nothing upfront and only pay them if they win.
Per Montana Ş27-2-204, you have three years to file a lawsuit after an accident. If you fail to do so, you risk recovering nothing.
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You deserve to know your legal options and pursue compensation for your damages. The Goldwater Law Firm is a nationally recognized firm that works with local attorneys near you. Call today for a free consultation, and start on the road to recovery and justice.