Our Billings personal injury lawyers have seen the effects of negligence, and it’s heartbreaking.
We would not wish the physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety-inducing medical bills, lost income, and general uncertainty that victims of negligence experience on our worst enemy, and we certainly don’t wish them on you.
Quite the opposite—we wish to see you delivered from this uncertainty through a fair financial recovery.
We won’t just wish, though. We will fight for that outcome. With many decades of combined experience, nine figures in recoveries on our record, and a reputation for being a dedicated and trustworthy firm, don’t think twice about reaching out.
Call Yellowstone Law today at (406) 259-9986 for a free, no-pressure consultation to discuss your case in Billings.
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Table of Contents
- Key Takeaways About Billings Personal Injury Claims
- Yellowstone Law: A Big-Time Firm Proudly Serving Big Sky Country (Including Billings)
- You May Recover Compensation From Your Damages
- Our Attorneys Serving Billings Don’t Rest Until the Client Gets Justice
- While Yellowstone Law Fights for Your Financial Recovery. We Only Have a Few Requests
- Billings Personal Injury FAQs
- Call Yellowstone Law Today for Your Free Consultation About Hiring a Billings Personal Injury Lawyer
Key Takeaways About Billings Personal Injury Claims
- If another party’s negligence caused your injury in Billings, you may have the right to seek financial compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
- Our firm has a record of securing significant recoveries for clients, including over $150 million in verdicts and settlements, and we work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you owe us nothing unless we win your case.
- Montana law generally provides a three-year deadline (statute of limitations) for filing personal injury lawsuits, making it critical to act promptly to protect your legal rights.
- Our legal team handles all aspects of your case, from investigating the incident and gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance companies, so you can focus on your recovery.
Yellowstone Law: A Big-Time Firm Proudly Serving Big Sky Country (Including Billings)
The Yellowstone Law team has seen our fair share of clients who are seeing red.
We know how being in a traffic accident, being burned by a corporation that places its profits over your safety, losing the trust of medical providers who failed to give you the quality care you deserve, and suffering other harmful forms of negligence can tear you up and break you down.
We understand your anger and any other intense emotions you might be experiencing. Allow a Billings personal injury attorney from our team to use your pain as their motivation. With our resources and passion for the law, we will fight to get you the justice you deserve.
When you hire Yellowstone Law, you know you’re getting:
- A proven team: Yellowstone Law has proven the value of hard work, a studious approach to legal knowledge, and flexing a tough jaw and strong backbone when liable parties put up a fight. That value is more than $150 million in total settlements and verdicts recovered in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
- Experience: Collectively, our attorneys have amassed more than 81 years of relevant legal experience. We share that experience, so your case will reap the benefits of every lesson, insight, and strategy our lawyers have compiled over more than eight decades of legal service.
- Legal services that don’t drain your bank account: We want you to expect results when you hire Yellowstone Law. We expect it, too. Otherwise, we would not work for contingency fees, which require us to secure compensation for you before we get paid for our service.
- Lawyers who care about you (and Billings): Those who are deeply enmeshed in the social and professional fabric of Billings know Yellowstone Law. We invest in the community, we are involved in the community, and we care about the community. It means that their case just means more to us when someone needlessly suffers in Billings.
When pain, difficulty, or even tragedy strikes and you’re dealing with the trauma of an unexpected injury or wrongful death, choose the firm whose name rings true throughout the peaks and valleys of Montana.
With Yellowstone Law, you get what we call “relationship-based representation.” It means that you’re not just another case file from the moment you contact our office. You become part of the Yellowstone Law family.
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The Yellowstone Law Team Fights for the Injured and Mourning. These Adverse Outcomes Happen in Many Ways.
The world can be a dangerous place, but it is far more dangerous because negligent individuals don’t take the most basic steps to protect those around them. We know this for a fact because we have seen the toll of:
- Car accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Defective products
- Medical negligence
- Toxic torts (we fight for those adversely affected by exposure to Lead-based paint, asbestos, mercury, pesticides, benzene, dry cleaning solvents, landfill waste, Roundup weed killer, and other toxic substances)
- Workplace injuries (we lead both workers’ compensation claims and third-party claims related to workplace accidents)
- Sexual abuse claims
- Wrongful deaths
Whether you’re grieving, healing, or reeling in any other way, our goal is to help you get better. The Yellowstone Law team will be your legal counsel, but just as importantly, we will act as your family at a time when reliable support has more value than gold.
When you suffer a serious injury due to someone else’s negligence, Montana law recognizes that true compensation must address every impact on your life. Personal injury damages fall into two primary categories, each designed to restore what you’ve lost and help you move forward.
You May Recover Compensation From Your Damages
A person who falls off scaffolding at work will have different injuries and symptoms than someone injured during a rear-end crash.
A client thrust into a sudden state of grief without warning faces a different reality than one who suffered years of sexual abuse. We make the effort to understand our clients on a personal level so that we can reflect their unique experiences in our casework.
There is a common fact that ties each of our cases together, though. Every single client we represent has damages that entitle them to compensation, and those damages can include:
Financial Losses, Also Known as Economic Damages
Some of the financial burdens you might deserve compensation for are:
- Emergency medical treatment and ambulance services
- Hospital stays and surgical procedures
- Prescription medications and medical devices
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation services
- Lost income from time off work
- Reduced earning capacity due to permanent limitations
- Property damage to vehicles or personal belongings
We know motor vehicle accidents can be expensive, particularly when they cause severe or disabling injuries. In our experience, medical malpractice, work accidents, and all other types of personal injury cases can involve substantial financial losses.
Intangible Losses, Also Known as Non-Economic Damages
We see our clients up close, and their pain and suffering are almost always apparent. You should receive fair compensation for any non-financial hardship you’ve suffered, which can include:
- Physical pain and ongoing discomfort
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Loss of life enjoyment
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of consortium for spouses
- Permanent disability and lifestyle changes
Yellowstone Law’s goal will be to make you as whole as possible under the circumstances, addressing both the immediate financial burdens and the long-term effects that will shape your future.
Wrongful Death Damages
Montana law is generally fair, and that shows in the fact that survivors of wrongful deaths are typically entitled to compensation for:
- Loss of the decedent’s future earnings and benefits
- The lost value of the decedent’s household services
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical expenses incurred before death
- Loss of inheritance expectations
- Their grief, depression, and other types of pain and suffering
When our clients are mourning a loss, we settle for nothing less than all the compensation they deserve.
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Our Attorneys Serving Billings Don’t Rest Until the Client Gets Justice
Personal injury representation involves far more than simply filing paperwork and hoping for the best outcome. The trauma of a serious injury requires comprehensive legal advocacy that addresses every aspect of your case while allowing you to focus on healing and recovery.
Once you hire Yellowstone Law, we will get to know you. Your account of how you came to suffer an injury, illness, or wrongful death will be integral to our strategy. Then, we want you to turn your focus to recovery while we:
- Investigate the circumstances that led you to hire us and preserve critical evidence
- Manage all legal deadlines and handle procedural requirements
- Coordinate with medical providers to document injuries completely
- Communicate with insurance companies, advocate on your behalf, and protect you from bad-faith strategies
- Negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement offer
- Prepare cases thoroughly and represent clients in court when necessary
Handling insurance company communication represents one of the most essential services we provide. These companies often contact injury victims shortly after accidents, hoping to secure quick settlements before victims understand the full extent of their damages. We handle all communication with insurance companies, protecting you from tactics designed to minimize your compensation.
Proving Negligence in Your Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Case
Successful personal injury cases require proving that another party’s negligence directly caused your injuries and damages. This legal framework involves four essential elements that must be established through credible evidence and persuasive argument.
The four elements of negligence that must be proven include:
- Duty of care owed to the injured party
- Breach of that duty through unreasonable conduct
- Causation linking the breach to the resulting injuries
- Damages suffered as a result of the negligent conduct
Causation presents two distinct challenges in personal injury cases. Factual causation asks whether the defendant’s negligent conduct caused your injuries, while legal causation determines whether the defendant should be held responsible for all the consequences that followed. These questions become particularly complex when pre-existing conditions or multiple contributing factors are involved.
The point is that your Billings personal injury lawyer from Yellowstone Law will take responsibility for all legal arguments and strategies throughout your case.
Our attorneys will manage every legal detail, from evidence collection to courtroom advocacy, allowing you to focus on your health and recovery.
While Yellowstone Law Fights for Your Financial Recovery. We Only Have a Few Requests
When a lawyer and their client are on the same page, the odds of a case’s success increase markedly. We are going to handle the responsibilities that come with your claim, lawsuit, and possible trial. All we ask is that you do your part to stay on the same page with us, and that includes:
Maintaining open communication with our legal team ensures that we stay informed about developments in your condition, changes in your circumstances, and any concerns you may have about your case. We encourage questions and make ourselves available to address your concerns.
Following your doctor’s treatment recommendations. This will, most importantly, promote your recovery. Taking your recovery seriously will also demonstrate the seriousness of your injuries. Insurance companies often look for opportunities to argue that injuries aren’t as severe as our client claims, and we want to give them no such opportunity.
Some more ways you can be an asset to your case include:
- Prompt responses to our calls, texts, and emails
- Careful documentation of your symptoms and daily challenges
- Not speaking about your case, especially on social media or in any other public forum
- Referring every call, letter, or other correspondence from insurance companies to us, as we will take complete control of the claims process
While we know you will rely on us for advice and guidance, we view our clients as partners in their cases, and we will do our part.
Billings Personal Injury FAQs
Is there a filing deadline for personal injury in Montana?
Yes. In Montana, the statute of limitations for most personal injury lawsuits is three years from the date of the injury. However, the deadline can increase or decrease depending on the circumstances, such as in cases involving medical malpractice or claims against a government body.
Consult an attorney as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss a critical deadline.
What is the urgency of getting started on your case?
Evidence that can secure a successful case outcome may not be available for much longer. Physical evidence can disappear and witness memories fade.
Do insurance companies take advantage of victims?
Yes. Without legal representation, you are vulnerable to insurance company tactics designed to limit or deny your claim.
An adjuster might pressure you into giving a recorded statement that they can use against you, offer a quick, lowball settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries, or try to shift blame for the accident onto you.
An attorney forces the insurer to negotiate in good faith and protects your rights from the start.
What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Our firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means you pay no upfront costs or attorney’s fees.
We only receive a fee if we successfully recover financial compensation for you through a settlement or court verdict. Our fee is a percentage of the total amount recovered, so our goals are directly aligned with yours: to secure the maximum compensation possible for your case.
What should I do immediately after an accident in Billings?
First, ensure your safety and the safety of others. Call 911 to report the incident and request medical assistance, even if you feel fine, as some serious injuries have delayed symptoms.
If possible, take photos and videos of the scene, your injuries, and any property damage. Exchange contact and insurance information with other involved parties, but do not admit fault or apologize.
Finally, see a doctor for a thorough evaluation and contact our office before speaking to any insurance adjusters.
Will I have to go to court for my personal injury case?
Most personal injury cases resolve through a settlement without ever going to trial. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators who will build a strong case to persuade the insurance company to offer a fair settlement that covers all of your damages.
However, if the insurer refuses to negotiate fairly, we always prepare to take your case to court and advocate for you before a judge and jury to fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Shane D. Colton, Billings Personal Injury Lawyer
From our offices in Billings, we’ve helped countless individuals and families throughout Montana recover the compensation they deserve after life-changing accidents. We know the local courts, understand Montana law, and have the experience necessary to achieve results in even the most challenging cases.
You’ve found the law firm you deserve, so don’t wait to take the next step.
Call Yellowstone Law today at (406) 259-9986 for your free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and help you understand the best path forward. Personal injury and wrongful death cases are both subject to filing deadlines, so waiting to reach out to our team can prove to be an egregious mistake.
Yellowstone Law knows that injuries, illnesses, and wrongful deaths don’t conform to regular business hours. Reach out to us at any time, as every second counts.
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Billings, MT 59101
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