Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in Montana
Catastrophic injury attorneys represent people who suffered life-altering injuries — such as paralysis, traumatic brain injury, or permanent disability — as a result of police or government misconduct. These cases often involve enormous medical costs and permanent changes to quality of life, and these attorneys fight to make sure you are fully compensated for everything you have lost.
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204(1)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Mont. Code Ann. § 2-9-301
Notice of claim against a governmental entity must be filed within 6 months of the act or omission under the Montana Tort Claims Act.
Montana has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.