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Understanding Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.
In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.
Common Personal Injury Cases
- Car and truck accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Workplace injuries
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.
When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.
How the Legal Process Works
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Investigation and evidence gathering
- Insurance negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Settlement or trial
Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.
What compensation can victims recover?
Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.
Do most cases go to trial?
Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.
When should I hire a lawyer?
It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.
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A native of Montana, Daniel was raised on a farm and ranch in the eastern part of the state. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science from Montana State University in 1990, he attended law school at the University of Montana and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1993. Daniel is licensed to practice in Montana and North Dakota, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Fort Peck Tribal Court.. To stay abreast of current developments in his practice areas, Daniel is an active participant in several legal organizations. His memberships include the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. His commitment to developing his skills and legal knowledge led him to attend and graduate from the Trial Lawyer’s College and the Keenan Trial Institute. Highly regarded by his fellow professionals for his track record and high ethics, Daniel has received an AV peer-reviewed rating through Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating possible. Mountain States Super Lawyers has repeatedly selected Daniel to its list, which is limited to the top five percent of attorneys in the northwest of the United States.. Daniel enjoys hearing each client’s story and making sure they feel heard. Understanding a client and helping them navigate through a claim with an insurance company is not for every lawyer but is something Daniel excels at and enjoys.. Daniel’s hard-working nature is vital to the success of Bidegaray Law Firm. Daniel saw firsthand, the struggles of hard-working people and families growing up. His parents immigrated to eastern Montana from southern France, starting with nothing except a strong work ethic. They raised their family on the farm and ranch and encouraged Daniel and his sisters to obtain advanced degrees. His father had only an eighth-grade education because southern France was in a deep recession, and he needed to work to provide for his family. Daniel’s parents instilled in him and his siblings the importance of honesty, education and hard work. This work ethic has translated into substantial results for his clients.. Daniel is the proud parent of three sons who enjoy hiking, skiing and participating in many other outdoor activities. Daniel also enjoys hiking, skiing, biking and the other outdoor activities that Bozeman has to offer. Daniel is a first-generation American and is proud of his Basque heritage.
Justin Stalpes has experience in complex civil litigation, including environmental contamination, medical malpractice, products liability, and pharmaceutical litigation. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Montana Trial Lawyers Association and is very active on the MTLA Amicus Committee, which writes legal briefs to the Montana Supreme Court on the behalf of consumers and injured persons. Justin also participates in the local pro bono program, representing individuals who are unable to afford an attorney. During law school, Justin served on the Montana Law Review and Montana Moot Court Team and graduated second in his class. During law school, Justin interned with Federal Magistrate Judge Lynch. Justin has co-taught US Constitutional Law at Montana State University.. Justin is an avid outdoorsman who thrives on being in the mountains whether on skis, a mountain bike, or hiking. His loyal companion, Bernice the Newfoundland, is never far behind. Justin is active in the Bozeman community, volunteering for the Gallatin Valley Land Trust doing trail maintenance in the summer time.
Please call or visit to schedule a consultation.. Kristen has extensively practiced in the fields of insurance coverage, defense and litigation, and real estate law, and has spent the past 23 years focusing on her role as a partner with a Southern California firm specializing in workers' compensation.
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Before venturing into personal injury law, Merry Marr began her legal career working as a Patent Attorney in Washington State. She then expanded her legal skills by working in consumer protection law and later as the supervising attorney at the office of the public defender in Montana. After Merry relocated to Montana in 2011, she chose to dedicate her vast knowledge and experience to the field of personal injury law. Merry can think of no better use of her time, effort, and legal expertise than to help victims who have suffered personal injuries, and she wants nothing more than to return their lives to normal again.. More than anything else, Merry’s top priority is to the needs of her clients. Over the years, she has devoted her entire legal career to being supportive, responsive, and committed to helping her clients get back on their feet again after their accidents. In working with the Advocates, Merry is able to bring her dedication, thoroughness, and meticulous attention to detail to accident victims all throughout the great state of Montana.. Merry knows all too well how difficult it can be to ensure insurance companies uphold their financial obligations to the policies they sell to the public. She firmly believes that insurance providers should be held accountable for the damage and injuries caused by the people they insure. Merry takes pride in the fact that she is on the side of the everyday person instead of merely helping insurance executives increase the price of their stock holdings. With Merry as your personal injury lawyer, you can rest assured that she won’t quit until she wins every dollar possible for your personal injury claim.. In her spare time, Merry loves to read and is an avid traveler. Her lifetime goal is to visit all 7 continents. She also enjoys hiking on the weekends with her friends and her dog.
Joe was raised on his family's ranch just east of Billings and attended school in Shepherd. He was an active member of 4-H, FFA, Montana Junior Angus Association, and numerous sports teams. Joe played for the Rocky Mountain College men's basketball team and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, in Business Administration/Management and Economics in 2005. He earned his law degree from the University of Montana School of Law in 2009.During law school, Joe served as President of the Rural Advocacy League Student Group, was selected to the American Association of Justice Trial Team, and represented undergraduate students through the ASUM Legal Clinic. At graduation, Joe was awarded the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award. Prior to joining the Ragain Law Firm, he served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Sam E. Haddon of the United States District Court for the District of Montana and practiced as a trial attorney in Billings, Montana. Joe is admitted to practice in front of Montana State and Federal Courts.Joe enjoys his time away from the office exploring the Montana countryside, back roads and river trails with his wife, Audrey Rose.
Medical malpractice lawyer Jim Ragain has over four decades of experience resolving disputes, whether through negotiated settlements or favorable trial verdicts. Jim represents individuals and businesses in virtually all types of personal injury cases and a wide range of general litigation matters. The bulk of his practice is devoted to catastrophic injuries caused by negligence, medical malpractice, or intentional wrongdoing in Montana and Wyoming.
Wendy Jungblut is a practicing attorney admitted to the State Bars of Montana and North Dakota. Her practice areas include personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, bankruptcy, and adoption.