{"id":374574,"date":"2016-12-16T18:29:50","date_gmt":"2016-12-16T23:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/montana-law\/montana-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html"},"modified":"2019-01-17T19:01:13","modified_gmt":"2019-01-18T00:01:13","slug":"montana-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/montana-law\/montana-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html","title":{"rendered":"Montana Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Montana Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline<\/h1>\n
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Being the fourth largest state in the country, Montana is heavily populated by unspoiled nature. Despite the relaxed atmosphere, car accidents still happen in Montana every day. Let’s say you’re on your way to go to Glacier National Park on a snowy day. While you carefully stop at a stop sign, the car behind you slips on the road and rear-ends you. What do you do now? In the event of a crash, you should be aware of the Montana car accident settlement process and timeline in order to protect your rights.<\/p>\r\n

Do I Need to Report a Car Accident in Montana?<\/h2>\r\n

Yes, in some cases. First, you must immediately report the crash<\/a> to the police if: (1) an accident resulted in injury or death of any person, (2) an accident in which the vehicle strikes the body of a deceased person, or (3) an accident causing property damage to an apparent extent of $1,000 or more.<\/p>\r\n

You must file a written report<\/a> to the Montana Motor Vehicle Division within 10 days of the accident if: (1) a person is killed or injured, or (2) property damage exceeds $1,000.<\/p>\r\n

Montana Car Insurance Laws<\/h2>\r\n

Montana requires its drivers to hold liability insurance<\/a> that covers costs associated with injury and property damage as a result of a car accident. Your insurance coverage must meet the following minimums:<\/p>\r\n