Montana · Car accident claims: what to do next
Car accident claims: what to do next in Montana
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from accident dateMCA § 27-2-204 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Montana?
Montana imposes a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under MCA § 27-2-204. The state follows a modified comparative negligence system with a 51% bar — you can recover damages as long as your fault does not equal or exceed 51%. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: MCA § 27-2-204
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Montana is an at-fault state with a modified comparative negligence system that bars recovery if you are 51% or more at fault. With vast rural highways, high speed limits, and long distances between trauma centers, car accident injuries in Montana tend to be more severe than the national average. Montana allows 3 years to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Medical facilities in Montana
Billings Clinic (Level I Trauma Center)
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Car accident claims: what to do next overview. This page covers the local information available for Montana.
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- MCA § 27-2-204