- Child AbuseViolence. Gunshot wounds, child abuse, domestic violence, and other types of assaults are common causes of traumatic brain injuries.
- DUI/DWIIn Big Sky Country, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is defined as operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.08% or higher. This percentage drops to 0.04% for commercial vehicle drivers, and 0.02% for drivers under the legal drinking age of 21. Yet law enforcement can charge drivers with DUI even if their blood alcohol concentration level was below the legal limit. If an officer has reason to believe alcohol or drugs have influenced the person’s driving abilities, the driver may be guilty of DUI.
- Wrongful DeathWe know this is not an easy time for your family, but you should know you’re doing the right thing by investigating your options. If you’d like to speak to an experienced Montana wrongful death lawyer for a free evaluation of your case, contact our office today by calling (406) 839-9091 or submitting a contact form.
- Traffic ViolationsIn Montana, we follow modified comparative negligence laws when it comes to assigning fault for motor vehicle accidents. Modified comparative negligence means that as long as you are deemed less than 50 percent at fault, you can still be awarded for damages. So, motorcyclists in single-vehicle crashes can obtain compensation even if they were partially responsible. For example, if you were speeding but a patch of loose gravel left over from roadway construction made you lose traction and crash, the courts may still award you partial compensation.
- Sex CrimesBillings Gazette. He admitted additional abuses when talking to federal and state investigators. Jensen is currently serving prison time related to child pornography convictions and coercion and enticement of a minor. He is slated to serve at least 20 years in prison.
- MisdemeanorsMerry Marr has many years of personal injury experience. Actively practicing since 2005, Merry has shown a commitment to client-centered representation, from practicing consumer rights law to managing the misdemeanor attorneys at the Office of the Public Defender. Throughout her career, Merry has been dedicated to working diligently to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients and has secured various high value settlements up to the seven-figure range.
- Assault
- HomicideDo not hesitate to file your wrongful death claim. In Montana, the statute of limitations (or deadline for filing) is three years after the death of your loved one. If your loved one’s death stemmed from a criminal homicide, you have ten years to file. The sooner you file, the sooner your family can receive the compensation and justice it needs to heal after the loss of a loved one.
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate LitigationLivestock and agricultural litigation: Agricultural land use, zoning regulations, boundary disputes, contamination, use of pesticides and herbicides, livestock and crop recalls, environmental preservation and other issues that involve agricultural suppliers, brokers, farmers and growers.
- Premises LiabilityOwners of homes and businesses have a legal responsibility to keep their visitors safe, but what happens if you’re injured on another’s property? If you suffer measurable harm as the result of negligence, you may be able to file a lawsuit based on a concept known as premises liability.
- Construction LitigationConstruction litigation: Property condition disputes, construction defects, lost productivity, compensation disputes, late project completion, safety violations and other legal disputes between property owners, lien holders, construction companies, contractors/subcontractors and creditors.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Property DamageProperty damage: Lawsuits against parties responsible for the destruction of public or private property, which may include fire damage, vandalism, oil spills and the cost of cleanup
- Personal InjuryHeenan & Cook, PLLC, is a long-standing Billings-area law firm with attorneys who have handled complex personal injury and general litigation matters for decades. In that time, our attorneys and staff have developed a reputation for excellence in both settlement negotiations and in litigation — both of which demand an acute understanding of our clients and their personal experiences.
- Medical MalpracticeIn the United States, more than 250,000 people currently live with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Every year, about 12,000 new SCI cases occur in the country. Spinal cord injuries can result from auto accidents, workplace accidents, slips and falls, birth injuries, medical malpractice, sports injuries, swimming pool accidents, violence, and more. The spine is a delicate bundle of nerves, easily injured in an accident. If you are living with an SCI because of someone else’s negligence, contact the Billings spinal cord injury attorneys at Heenan & Cook, PLLC right away.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesPremises liability (including dog bites). Property owners have a duty to ensure the safety of their premises for guests. Failing to do so can lead to unsafe conditions such as slip and fall hazards, unsafe staircases, uneven or cracked sidewalks, loose animals, or negligent security.
- Slip and Fall InjurySuffering a slip and fall injury on another person’s property in Montana, whether residential or commercial, is serious and you may be entitled to compensation. There are various laws that determine whether you will be successful.
- ForeclosureIn 2015, John tried the case of Norman v. Deutsche Bank, which resulted in a jury verdict of $2,050,000, one of the largest jury verdicts in a wrongful foreclosure case.
- Debt Collection