Car Accident Litigation in Montana

This page covers car accident litigation as it applies in Montana — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what car accident litigation protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern car accident litigation in Montana

Montana state law

Browse all of Montana’s statutes →

Federal law

Federal Tort Claims Act
Federal law allowing private parties to sue the United States in federal court for most torts committed by federal employees. Codified at 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680.

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for car accident litigation in Montana.

USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.