Pedestrian Accident Settlements in Montana
If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident in Montana, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Montana follows the modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, and you have 3 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.
Pedestrian Accident Settlement Range in Montana
Nationally, pedestrian accident settlements range from $10,000 to $300,000. In Montana, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.
Low
$10,000
Estimated
$45,000
High
$300,000
How Montana Law Affects Your Pedestrian Accident Claim
Montana follows a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar and imposes no statutory cap on non-economic damages in personal injury or medical malpractice cases. The state's sparse population and rural courts tend to produce more moderate verdicts. Montana has a 3-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims.
Under Montana's modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 50% or more.
Factors Affecting Pedestrian Accident Claims in Montana
- ✓Driver speed and impairment at time of accident
- ✓Whether pedestrian was in a crosswalk or crosswalk area
- ✓Traffic signals and right-of-way compliance
- ✓Visibility and lighting conditions
- ✓Severity of orthopedic and neurological injuries
- ✓Hit-and-run status and uninsured motorist coverage
- ✓Victim's comparative fault
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Relevant Montana Statutes
- •Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204 (statute of limitations)
- •Mont. Code Ann. § 27-1-702 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
- •Mont. Code Ann. § 27-1-317 (punitive damages)
Pedestrian Accident Claims in Montana Cities
If your pedestrian accident occurred in Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, or anywhere else in Montana, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.