Blind Spot Accidents in Montana
Average Settlement: $350,000 – $1,300,000 | Statute of Limitations: 3 years from the date of the accident
Blind Spot Accidents Overview
Commercial trucks have four large blind spots, known as 'No-Zones,' where the truck driver cannot see other vehicles. These blind spots extend along both sides of the truck, directly behind the trailer, and in front of the cab. When a truck driver changes lanes, merges, or turns without detecting a vehicle in a blind spot, devastating collisions can occur. While all drivers should avoid lingering in a truck's blind spots, truck drivers have a legal duty to check their mirrors and blind spots before making maneuvers.
Montana Truck Accident Laws
Statute of Limitations
3 years from the date of the accident
Fault Rules
Modified comparative fault (51% bar) — you cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault
Average Attorney Fee
33-40% contingency
Average Settlement Range
$400,000 – $1,000,000
Common Injuries in Blind Spot Accidents
- •Side-impact collision injuries
- •Broken ribs and pelvis
- •Traumatic brain injuries
- •Spinal injuries
- •Internal bleeding
- •Limb fractures and amputations
Key Facts About Blind Spot Accidents in Montana
- ✓A truck's blind spots can extend up to 20 feet in front and 30 feet behind
- ✓The right-side blind spot is the largest and most dangerous
- ✓Blind spot monitoring technology is not yet required on commercial trucks
- ✓Lane change and merge accidents are the most common blind spot collisions
- ✓Truck companies can be liable for failing to equip trucks with modern safety technology
- ✓Montana had no daytime speed limit until 1999, and high speeds remain a factor
- ✓Oil boom traffic in eastern Montana has significantly increased truck accidents
- ✓Remote locations mean longer emergency response times
Common Truck Accident Causes in Montana
- →I-90 and I-15 corridor crashes
- →Oil field truck accidents in the Bakken region
- →Mountain pass winter collisions
- →Wildlife-related truck swerving accidents
Injured in a Blind Spot Accident in Montana?
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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in Montana for advice about your specific situation.