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The Montana Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) is a member organization for nearly 500 Montana attorneys who represent litigants to secure a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized. MTLA sponsors Montana's premier continuing legal education (CLE) seminars; actively informs, educates and lobbies elected officials to preserve the civil jury trial system and on other issues of concern to its members and their clients; and provides support and services to enable its members to excel in their profession and in their service to their clients.
Montana Legal Services Association
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Why do auto insurance rates rise after an accident?
Insurance companies are risk averse and in the business of making money. These are old companies in it for the long run. They have shareholders to consider, and have to pay out major claims if their covered drivers are found to be at-fault. If you file a claim, you likely have found that your premiums increased. You're not alone. Considering that the rates tend to stay high for about three years after each claim is filed, those rate hikes pretty much pay for the damages you’ve been paying your insurance premiums to cover. It’s almost like the car insurance company is giving you a loan to cover your accident losses that you pay them back for over the years. For more information on why car insurance premiums increase after a claim, click here.
What do you do if the driver who hit you doesn't have insurance? [VIDEO]
Representing yourself and working with your insurance company isn't as easy as the commercials make it sound, especially if the driver who hit you doesn't have insurance or enough coverage. The adjuster is going to ask you questions that are hard to answer, confusing, or might even feel like they don't believe you, like in this video spoof of the process. It's simply that auto insurers have stakeholders whose best interest it is in not paying the highest amount possible per claim. It's sad but true. This is why it helps to have someone on your side who knows the laws and how to negotiate with insurance companies. Because if they don't play fair, then these cases are settled in court. Especially when you must file an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim. These are complex claims so it helps to have help. Click here if you're having a hard time dealing with insurance companies and are wondering what to do.
When a bicycle accident is fatal, survivors have hard decisions to make
No one wants to lose a loved one to an accident. But to lose someone because of the negligence or recklessness of another person makes the loss that much harder. Survivors often face anger and confusion in the aftermath of a wrongful death, and yet have so many decisions to make, from funeral arrangements to learning how to live without their loved ones. And making ends meet can be more pain on top of what feels insurmountable. If your loved one was killed while riding their bike, it is unfortunately not likely that the insurers from the negligent driver’s car company are going to offer compensation that fully covers your losses. Having a personal injury attorney on your side can make your financial recovery possible so that you can focus on the emotional healing. Click for more information on filing wrongful death claims from a bike accident.