July 2015 Blog Posts

Individuals have the right to sue others for injuries they sustain that were a result of wrongdoing. In Montana, civil actions for money damages can…

There are no federal or state laws that mandate employers to grant vacation time or routine sick leave. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act,…

In an effort to stem the number of medical malpractice suits being brought in the state court system, Montana has established a system of Medical…

The State of Montana is one of 30 states that have statutes that specifically allow civil liability in cases of injury resulting from alcohol consumption.…

The use of excessive force by police officers has certainly taken center stage lately in some high profile incidents like the one that occurred in…

One question sometimes posed by our new clients regards the applicability of punitive damage awards in Montana. Punitive damages are awarded by juries after the…

A personal injury lawsuit looks like a debate between two people. Each person has a point of view that he or his legal representative makes…

A personal injury case is a lawsuit filed by an individual against another person, company, or entity for damages. There are essentially three types of…

The Montana Legislature has passed a law opening the door for Uber, the smartphone app-based ride- sharing service, to begin doing business in the state.…

The Supreme Court of the State of Montana has dealt another blow to the ability of governmental entities to avoid liability for personal injuries. Governments…