Case Results

Our client was struck by a commercial semi that ran a red light on I-90 east of Missoula. He suffered a traumatic brain injury, fractured vertebrae, and lost 14 months of work. The trucking company initially blamed our client for "sudden braking." We deposed the truck driver, pulled his hours-of-service logs, and proved the driver had exceeded federal driving limits by over 6 hours. Settlement included projected lifetime medical care and lost earning capacity.

A drunk driver crossed the centerline on Highway 93 south of Missoula and struck our client's vehicle head-on. Our client died at the scene, leaving behind a spouse and three children. We pursued the intoxicated driver, his employer (who had hosted the event where he was drinking), and the establishment that served him alcohol past visible intoxication. The wrongful death settlement provided financial security for the surviving family.

A rear-end collision on Reserve Street caused a herniated L4-L5 disc requiring two surgeries. The at-fault driver's insurer offered $42,000 and claimed our client's symptoms were "pre-existing." We retained a spine surgeon and a vocational expert to document full impact on our client's career as a physical tradesman. Final settlement: $1,750,000 — over 40x the initial offer.

Our client was T-boned at a Missoula intersection by a driver who ran a stop sign. He suffered a fractured femur, extensive road rash requiring skin grafts, and a torn ACL. The insurance company argued he was "contributorily negligent" for riding a motorcycle. We retained an accident reconstruction expert, obtained traffic camera footage, and countered the bias head-on. Case resolved pre-trial with a full-value settlement.

Our client slipped on untreated ice outside a major Missoula retail center in January. She suffered three compression fractures in her thoracic spine and required ongoing pain management. The property management company denied responsibility and produced maintenance logs claiming the lot had been salted. We hired a meteorologist and a facilities management expert to dispute the logs and establish the ice had been present for over 36 hours without treatment.

Our client was struck by a hit-and-run driver and sustained a permanent wrist injury requiring surgery. His own UM/UIM insurer denied the claim, alleging the accident was not credibly documented. We filed suit under Montana's Insurance Fair Conduct Act, obtained internal claims documents showing the adjuster had not reviewed the medical records before denial, and recovered full policy limits plus statutory bad faith damages and attorney fees.

Our client was a 38-year-old carpenter who was rear-ended at a stoplight, resulting in a full rotator cuff tear requiring surgical repair. The insurer offered $30,000. We documented the impact on his trade career, future surgical risks, and pain and suffering, and settled for $350,000 before trial.

An overloaded logging truck failed to hold its lane on a mountain curve, sideswiping our client's vehicle and forcing her off the road. She sustained a traumatic brain injury and permanent hearing loss. The logging company denied the load exceeded legal limits until we subpoenaed weigh station records and the truck's onboard scale. Settled during trial preparation.

Client was run off the road by a distracted driver who did not see him merging. He suffered a broken collarbone, two broken ribs, and a concussion. Insurer initially disputed liability entirely. We obtained the at-fault driver's phone records proving distraction at the moment of impact and settled for full policy limits.

Our client's elderly mother was struck and killed in a Missoula crosswalk by a driver who ran a red light. We pursued both the driver and the municipality, whose traffic signal timing we proved was non-compliant with federal standards. Settled jointly by both defendants.

Our client was struck from behind at highway speed and developed severe whiplash and post-traumatic stress disorder that prevented her from returning to work as a schoolteacher for eight months. The insurer characterized the injuries as "minor." We produced her medical records, employer documentation, and a licensed psychologist's assessment. Settlement reached five months after filing.

At-fault driver carried only Montana's minimum $25,000 coverage. Our client's injuries exceeded $80,000 in medical bills alone. We pursued her UIM carrier, documented all economic and non-economic damages, and recovered an additional $185,000 over the at-fault driver's policy limit — bringing total recovery to $210,000.