Tort Law Blog Posts
Can You Recover Losses Resulting from Fraud?
Montana law specifically recognizes that a lawsuit may be brought for fraud. As in most states, fraud in Montana may be “either actual or constructive.”…
Is Breaking the Law an Act of Negligence?
Personal injury cases are most always premised on an act of negligence on the part of one person that resulted in an injury to another.…
Accidents and Soft Tissue Injuries
Some aspects of accidents are easy to see, like skid marks, damaged guardrail, and dented cars. Even cuts, abrasions, and some broken bones can be…
Lawsuit Filed by Montana Couple for Daughter's Birth Defect
Pharmaceutical manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline paid over one billion dollars in 2012 in a settlement with the federal government over the sale and use an anti-nausea drug,…
Your Time May Be Running Out: Statutes of Limitation in Montana
When we first sit down with a potential new client, one of the most important topics we discuss is the date by which a lawsuit…
Can an Adult Child Sue for Loss of Consortium of His or Her Parent?
Have you ever considered whether an adult child could bring a lawsuit for the wrongful injury of his or her parent? In Montana, the answer…
Res Ipsa What? A Lawyer’s Shortcut in a Negligence Case
Most personal injury lawsuits are based on a legal theory called negligence. The basic concept of a negligence lawsuit is that one person wrongfully caused…
Accidents Happen: How to Handle Them
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is not something most of us really expect to have happen on any given day. Consequently, when it…
Montana Governor Blocks Bill to Limit Fraud Victim Damages
Governor Steve Bullock took a stand in favor of consumers when he vetoed a bill that would have weakened protections for victims of fraudulent practices…
New Montana Law Limits Damages Due to Recreational Injuries
Organized sports and outdoor recreational activities are very popular in Montana. Some activities can be relatively low risk in terms of the potential for injury,…
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