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Montana Car Accident Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Garrett Monteagudo, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Montana car accident laws are about average for recovering damages after a car crash. Their at-fault system means drivers must prove the other driver was responsible for the accident to recover damages. Montana’s modified comparative negligence system<\/a> means drivers can recover even if they were partially responsible.<\/p>\r\n

Montana laws are easier to understand with some legal guidance. After an auto accident, contact an experienced attorney<\/a> for help with your insurance claim and an explanation of Montana’s liability insurance laws.<\/p>\r\n

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Montana is an at-fault state. Under the at-fault, or "tort" system, drivers can sue the other driver’s insurance company to recover damages after an accident. Depending on the at-fault driver’s insurance policy, there may be other steps you must take to file your claim.<\/p>\r\n

Before determining fault<\/a>, insurance adjusters review evidence about the case, including police reports, medical records, and witness statements. Once the insurance company determines fault, it will pay according to Montana’s comparative negligence rule.<\/p>\r\n

Montana requires all drivers to carry minimum liability insurance<\/a>. Minimum coverage requirements are:<\/p>\r\n