What Is the Average Truck Accident Settlement in Montana? 2025

Getting into a truck accident is a terrifying experience for everyone involved. It’s normal to desire compensation for your painful experience. The average truck accident settlement in Montana can vary widely, depending on various factors. It’s important to hire a truck accident lawyer who can explain the intricacies of your case.

Why Choose Us?

At Bliven Law Firm, P.C., our lawyers have worked with hundreds of clients involved in painful motor vehicle accidents. We’ve seen the real damage they cause to victims’ lives. Injuries in truck accidents tend to be more severe than those in normal car accidents. Because of this, the settlement amount can be higher. Common injuries can include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Amputations and dismemberment
• Internal organ damage
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Severe burns and permanent scarring
• Neck and back injuries, such as whiplash or herniated discs
• Complex fractures and broken bones
• Psychological and emotional trauma, such as PTSD

Our professional goal is to support our clients through these difficult times. We can pursue the total scope of the compensation they deserve. Contact us today.

The Severity of Truck Accidents

The average semi-truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. When measured against the average car weight of 4,100 pounds, this difference in size means more danger for those struck by trucks. In Montana, between 2014 and 2023, there were 276 fatalities involving big trucks.

Montana Truck Accident Laws Surrounding Shared Fault

Motor vehicle accidents tend to be quite complex. Often, there are multiple people who are at fault for the incident. No one goes onto the road expecting to get into an accident. This means common mistakes can be made, even by the victim.

Montana courts understand this. By law, if you are partly at fault for an accident, you can still recover money as long as your share of fault is not greater than the other person’s fault.

However, the final settlement amount you receive will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were speeding at the time of the accident, you may be found to be 20% at fault for the accident.

If the truck driver was texting while driving, they may be found to be 80% at fault. Therefore, if you secured a $100,000 settlement, you would only get $80,000.

Five Factors That Influence the Outcome of a Truck Accident Settlement

In Montana, commuters often use U.S. Highway 2 and Highway 40 to travel through the state. Commuters traveled 13,700 million miles in 2023 alone.

Because of the United States’ reliance on car travel, the likelihood of an accident is higher. Accident settlements can reach millions of dollars. Typically, various factors can affect the outcome:

1. The severity of your injuries
2. Liability
3. Whether you can continue working
4. The severity of any property damage, such as damage to your car
5. The cost of your medical bills and continuing care

How to Prove Liability

You’ll need to show the court that the driver owed a duty of care towards you. This can vary, depending on the case, but following traffic laws is a basic duty of care owed to other drivers on the road.

You’ll next need to prove that there was a breach of that duty, such as the driver running a red light. Then, you need to establish that your injuries wouldn’t have happened if the driver had not breached their duty of care.

Finally, you’ll need to show that there are actual damages resulting from suffering an injury from the breach. Strong evidence can prove these four elements. This can include:

• Witness statements
• Copies of police reports and medical records
• Photos and videos of your visible injuries, the accident scene, and all vehicles involved
• Dashcam and traffic footage
• Black box information

In Montana, you have three years from the date of the injury to file your personal injury case. After that time, the court will most likely dismiss your case.

Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer

Our attorneys truly care about our clients’ well-being. We fight hard to secure real results and have obtained millions in settlement amounts for our clients over the span of 35 years. Our three legal professionals can listen to your needs. We can then put those needs at the forefront when drafting a legal strategy for your case.

FAQs

What Types of Damages Can I Recover in a Truck Accident Case?

Three main types of recoverable damages exist in a truck accident case. Non-economic damages, like pain or emotional distress, do not have a fixed price. Economic damages, like medical bills and lost wages, have a set dollar amount. Punitive damages are meant to punish the person responsible when their actions involve malice or extreme recklessness.

What Must I Legally Do After Getting Into a Truck Accident?

In Montana, if you are driving and get into an accident, you must report it right away. This applies if the accident caused injury or death to a person or when there is property damage that appears to be $1,000 or more. You must contact the police as quickly as possible.

What Should I Do After an Accident to Secure My Case?

After getting into an accident, you’ll need to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, even if you feel okay. Internal injuries and concussions can take longer to show symptoms. Get the contact information of everyone involved, even witnesses. Don’t admit fault or apologize. Then, contact a truck accident attorney to determine your next steps.

What Are Montana’s Motor Insurance Policy Laws?

In Montana, a motor vehicle liability insurance policy must cover damages caused by owning, maintaining, or using the vehicle. The minimum required coverage is:

• $25,000 for injury or death to one person
• $50,000 for injury or death to two or more people in one accident
• $20,000 for damage to someone else’s property in one accident

You Deserve Strong Representation for Your Truck Accident Claim

Bliven Law Firm, P.C., prides itself on being a reliable advocate for Montana residents who are seeking legal counsel. Contact our office today to set up your first meeting and learn how we can help you.