Billings Personal Injury Lawyer

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Miller Tourtlotte Law, PLLC is a Billings personal injury law firm led by attorneys A.J. Miller and Matt Tourtlotte. From our office on 24th Street West, we represent injured people across Billings, Yellowstone County, and all of Montana. Your consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.

A serious injury raises hard questions fast. Who pays the medical bills while you cannot work? What is a fair settlement? What happens if the insurance company denies your claim or blames you for the accident? These are not questions you should have to answer alone while you are trying to heal.

Our attorneys have spent their careers on both sides of injury cases. That includes years defending insurance companies before we chose to represent injured people exclusively. We know how adjusters value claims, and we know the pressure tactics they use. If you or a loved one was hurt because of someone else’s negligence, call our Billings office at (406) 888-2222 today for your free case evaluation.

Billings Personal Injury Guide

Use the links below to jump to any section of this page:

• Why Choose Miller Tourtlotte Law
• Personal Injury Overview
• Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Billings
• What Is Your Billings Personal Injury Case Worth?
• Factors That Determine Compensation
• Where Do Personal Injuries Occur in Billings?
• Fighting the Insurance Company
• What to Do After Suffering a Personal Injury
• Where Your Billings Case Will Be Heard
• Visit Our Billings Office
• Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose Miller Tourtlotte Law Billings Personal Injury Lawyers

Billings injury victims choose Miller Tourtlotte Law because our attorneys handle every case personally, our fees are contingent on winning, and our results speak for themselves. A.J. Miller and Matt Tourtlotte bring more than 35 years of combined legal experience to every claim, and when you call our office, you speak with an attorney, not a case manager.

We built this firm on a simple idea. Injured Montanans deserve the same quality of representation that insurance companies pay for. Both of our partners spent early parts of their careers in insurance defense, so we prepare every case the way the other side will, then work to stay a step ahead.

Some of our previous results for Montana clients include the following:

• $1,500,000+ for an auto accident
• $1,000,000+ for a complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) injury
• $1,000,000 for a wrongful death claim
• $900,000 for a client injured by a drunk driver
• $850,000 for a workers’ compensation claim
• $800,000 for a slip and fall injury
• $500,000+ for denied medical treatment
• $250,000+ for insurer bad faith

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different, and the value of your claim depends on its own facts.

Personal Injury Overview

A personal injury claim arises when you suffer physical harm, emotional distress, or financial loss because of another person’s negligence or intentional act. Montana law allows injured people to recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages caused by car crashes, unsafe property, workplace accidents, and more.

Most injury claims settle with an insurance company rather than in a courtroom. That does not make them simple. The insurer’s job is to pay as little as possible, and the difference between an unrepresented claim and a well-prepared one is often measured in six figures. An experienced Billings personal injury lawyer levels that playing field.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Billings

Miller Tourtlotte Law handles the full range of injury and insurance claims from our Billings office. The most common case types we see include the following:

Automobile Accidents

Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes are the most common source of serious injury claims in Yellowstone County. Whether you were a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist, we handle every detail of the insurance claim, the liability investigation, and the fight for full compensation. Learn more on our automobile accidents page.

Workers’ Compensation

If you were hurt on the job in Billings, Montana’s workers’ compensation system should cover your medical care and lost wages. In practice, claims get delayed, disputed, and denied. We have guided hundreds of injured Montana workers through the system. Learn more on our workers’ compensation page.

Slip and Falls

Property owners in Billings have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. Icy walkways in winter, wet floors in stores, poor lighting, and broken stairs cause serious falls every year. We investigate the property owner’s maintenance record and hold them accountable when their negligence caused your injury.

Construction Accidents

Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Montana. Falls, equipment failures, and safety violations cause life-changing injuries. These cases often involve both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate claim against a negligent third party. Learn more on our construction accidents page.

Insurance Bad Faith

Montana law requires insurance companies to handle claims fairly. When an insurer unreasonably delays, underpays, or denies a valid claim, you may have a separate bad faith claim against the company itself. This is a core focus of our practice. Learn more on our insurance bad faith page.

Elderly Abuse and Facility Negligence

Families trust nursing homes and care facilities with the people they love most. When neglect, understaffing, or abuse causes harm to a vulnerable adult, we pursue the facility and its operators. Learn more on our elderly abuse and facility negligence page.

Wrongful Death

When negligence takes a life, Montana law allows surviving family members and the estate to pursue wrongful death and survival claims. No recovery can undo the loss, but it can protect your family’s future and hold the responsible party accountable. Learn more on our personal injury and wrongful death page.

What Is Your Billings Personal Injury Case Worth?

The value of a Billings personal injury case depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, your lost income, the strength of the liability evidence, and the insurance coverage available. Cases involving permanent injury or wrongful death are typically worth far more than claims involving a full recovery.

Be careful with online settlement calculators and with any adjuster who offers a quick number before you finish treatment. Until your doctors know whether you will fully recover, no one can honestly tell you what your case is worth. We evaluate every element of your damages, including the future costs the insurance company hopes you will overlook.

Factors That Determine Compensation for a Billings Personal Injury

Severity of Injuries

The more serious and lasting your injuries, the higher the value of your claim. A broken bone that heals cleanly is compensated differently than a spinal injury, a traumatic brain injury, or chronic pain that changes how you live and work.

Past and Future Medical Expenses

Your claim should cover every dollar of injury-related care, from the ambulance ride and emergency room visit to surgery, physical therapy, medications, and any future treatment your doctors anticipate. Documenting future care is one of the most important things an attorney does.

Lost Income

If your injury kept you from working, you can recover your lost wages. If it permanently limits the work you can do, you can also recover for lost earning capacity. For self-employed Montanans and ranchers, proving these losses takes careful documentation, and we know how to build that proof.

Pain and Suffering

Montana law recognizes that an injury costs more than money. Physical pain, emotional distress, and the loss of activities you once enjoyed are all compensable. These damages are real, and insurers routinely undervalue them when a claimant has no lawyer.

Liability and Comparative Negligence

Montana follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Under Section 27-1-702 of the Montana Code Annotated, you can recover damages as long as your share of fault is not greater than the combined fault of everyone you are suing, but your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance adjusters know this rule well, and shifting blame onto you is one of their most common tactics. Pushing back on an unfair fault assignment can change the value of a claim dramatically.

Insurance Coverage

The at-fault party’s policy limits, your own underinsured motorist coverage, and any umbrella or commercial policies all shape what you can actually recover. Part of our job is finding every source of coverage that applies to your case, including policies the adjuster never mentions.

Where Do Personal Injuries Occur in Billings?

Billings is Montana’s largest city, and its traffic volumes reflect that. Statewide, the Montana Department of Transportation reports there were 198 traffic fatalities in 2025, and 98 fatalities on Montana highways so far in 2026 compared to 118 at the same point in 2025. Behind every one of those numbers are far more serious injuries. These are the places where we most often see people hurt in Billings:

Roadways and Intersections

Interstate 90 and Interstate 94 carry heavy freight and commuter traffic through Billings every day. Closer to home, busy corridors like King Avenue West, Grand Avenue, 24th Street West, and Main Street in the Heights see frequent collisions at intersections and driveway entrances, especially during winter driving conditions.

Sidewalks and Walkways

Billings winters produce months of ice and snow. Property owners who fail to clear walkways, fix broken concrete, or light their entrances create hazards that send pedestrians to the emergency room. Fall injuries on someone else’s property are among the most common claims we handle.

Retail Stores and Restaurants

The shopping corridors along 24th Street West and King Avenue draw customers from across the region. Wet floors, cluttered aisles, falling merchandise, and unmarked hazards inside stores and restaurants injure shoppers every year, and these businesses carry insurance for exactly that reason.

Workplaces

From the refineries and rail yards to hospitals, warehouses, and construction sites, Billings workers face real hazards. A workplace injury may involve a workers’ compensation claim, a third-party negligence claim, or both, and choosing the right path matters for your recovery.

Private Properties

Dog bites, unsafe stairs, unfenced hazards, and negligent security on private property all give rise to injury claims. Homeowner’s insurance typically covers these incidents, which means pursuing a claim usually does not mean taking money directly from a neighbor’s pocket.

Fighting the Insurance Company After a Billings Injury

The insurance company is not on your side, even when the adjuster sounds friendly. Adjusters are trained to close claims quickly and cheaply. They may request a recorded statement to lock in your words, offer a fast settlement before your injuries are fully understood, or blame you for the accident to cut the payout.

This is where our background sets us apart. Both of our partners began their careers defending insurance companies, and Matt Tourtlotte has spent more than a decade focused on holding insurers accountable when they mistreat Montana policyholders and claimants. When an insurer handles your claim unfairly, we do not just negotiate harder. We evaluate whether the insurer’s own conduct gives you a separate bad faith claim, which changes the leverage in every conversation that follows.

One rule protects almost every case: do not give a recorded statement or sign anything from the at-fault party’s insurance company before speaking with a lawyer. Your consultation with us is free, and it costs the insurer’s leverage, not yours.

What to Do After Suffering a Personal Injury in Billings

Seek Medical Attention

Your health comes first. Get examined right away, even if you feel mostly fine. Some serious injuries, including concussions and internal injuries, take hours or days to show symptoms, and a prompt medical record also protects your claim.

Continue with Follow-Up Care and Appointments

Follow your doctors’ instructions and keep every appointment. Gaps in treatment are one of the first things adjusters look for when they want to argue that you were not really hurt.

Keep Detailed Records

Save medical bills, pharmacy receipts, pay stubs showing missed work, and repair estimates. Keep a simple journal of your pain levels and the activities your injury prevents. Small details fade quickly, and written records carry weight.

Preserve Evidence

Photograph the scene, your injuries, and any property damage. Save the names and phone numbers of witnesses. If a vehicle, a piece of equipment, or a hazardous condition caused your injury, do not repair or discard it before your lawyer can document it.

Be Aware of the Montana Statute of Limitations

Under Section 27-2-204 of the Montana Code Annotated, most Montana personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 3 years. Wrongful death claims must generally be filed within 3 years as well, with a 10-year period when the death resulted from a homicide. Waiting costs you more than time. Evidence disappears, witnesses move, and an expired deadline usually ends a claim no matter how strong it was.

Consult a Billings Personal Injury Lawyer from Miller Tourtlotte Law

The earlier we get involved, the more we can protect. We deal with the insurance company so you can focus on healing, and you owe us nothing unless we recover for you. Call (406) 888-2222 or send us a message through our contact page to schedule your free consultation.

Where Your Billings Case Will Be Heard

If your case goes to court, it will most likely be filed in the Montana Thirteenth Judicial District Court, which serves Yellowstone County from the courthouse in downtown Billings. We know this court well. A.J. Miller served as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Gregory Todd of the Thirteenth Judicial District before entering private practice, and Matt Tourtlotte has litigated in state and federal courts across Montana for more than two decades and is admitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Local courtroom experience shapes how we value, prepare, and try Billings cases.

Visit Our Billings Office

Our office is located in the Forest Park Professional Center on 24th Street West, with convenient access from anywhere in Billings.

Miller Tourtlotte Law, PLLC

1643 24th Street West, Ste. 308

Billings, MT 59102

Phone: (406) 888-2222

Email: attorney@mtlawgroup.com