Billings Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys
Trial-Tested Representation for Drunk Driving Victims Throughout Montana
When a drunk driver causes a crash, victims face simultaneous physical recovery, mounting medical bills, and insurance negotiations with an insurer motivated to minimize every claim. Montana is a fault state, meaning the at-fault driver and their insurer bear responsibility for your losses. But asserting that responsibility against experienced insurance adjusters requires more than paperwork. It requires a firm prepared to take the case to verdict.
At Edwards & Culver, we’ve recovered over $150 million for Montana clients over the past decade and secured two of the state’s four largest judgments. Founded in 1980, with over 145 years of combined attorney experience across our legal team, we represent drunk driving accident victims in Billings and throughout Montana, including against major insurers unwilling to pay fair value. A civil drunk driving claim runs parallel to any criminal DUI proceedings and follows its own standard of proof: preponderance of the evidence, not proof beyond a reasonable doubt. You don’t need a conviction to pursue compensation.
Call Edwards & Culver today at (406) 747-4851 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our drunk driving accident attorneys in Billings.
Causes of Drunk Driving Accidents in Montana
Impaired driving collisions tend to be more severe than standard car accidents because a drunk driver can’t perform evasive maneuvers before impact. Understanding the behaviors and conditions behind these crashes matters when building a civil claim.
Common contributing factors include:
- Alcohol Impairment: Montana’s legal BAC limit is 0.08% for standard drivers, 0.04% for commercial drivers, and 0.02% for drivers under 21. Impairment affects motor skills, reaction time, and judgment well before a driver reaches those thresholds.
- Repeat Offenders: Drivers with prior DUI convictions account for a disproportionate share of drunk driving injuries. A history of prior offenses is relevant to both liability and punitive damages in a civil claim.
- Underage Drinking: Crashes involving underage drivers who have consumed alcohol present distinct liability questions, particularly when alcohol was served or furnished by a third party.
- Ignition Interlock Violations: Offenders required to use ignition interlock devices who tamper with or bypass those devices put other drivers at serious risk.
- Employer or Work-Related Driving: When a driver operates a company vehicle or performs job duties while impaired, the employer may share liability for the resulting injuries.
Injuries Commonly Caused by Drunk Driving Accidents
Because impaired drivers don’t brake or steer before impact, drunk driving collisions frequently produce severe injuries. Many require months of treatment and carry permanent consequences.
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