Billings, MT Wrongful Death Lawyer

Why You Should Select Your Billings Wrongful Death Lawyer From Yellowstone Law

Who do you turn to when you’re in immense pain? We hope you will turn to Yellowstone Law as we offer the care, advice, and services that victims affected by wrongful deaths need and deserve. Some of the specific reasons to hire a Billings, MT wrongful death attorney from our team are:

Compassion Is In Our Firm’s DNA

We must lead with compassion when a client has suffered a loss like yours. Having helped many others suffering the devastation of wrongful death, we cannot help but feel empathy for the tragic circumstances you face. Trust that our team will:

• Listen to you, understand how you’ve suffered because of your loved one’s loss, and shield you from the details of the case (to the extent that you want to be insulated from those details)
• Be here to support you throughout your case, and we encourage you to call or visit our office whenever you need us
• Help get any grief counseling or other treatment you need for your pain and suffering
• Treat you like family, as our cases mean more at Yellowstone Law

Our clients put immense trust in us, and we foster authentic, human connections with those we serve. When you deserve justice for a wrongful death, you need a firm that will trust and value you. That’s Yellowstone Law.

Our Attorneys Have More Than 81 Years of Combined Experience

Experience is a benefit in any career, including law. Attorneys Shane Colton, Tanis Holm, and Hanna Walter bring more than 81 years of combined legal experience to each case we handle. We are a collaborative firm. Our attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff do not hesitate to share their experiences, insights, and abilities when it will benefit our client. The full might of Yellowstone Law will fight for you and anyone else affected by your loved one’s wrongful death.

We Have Secured More Than $150 Million in Settlements and Verdicts

It’s difficult to use terms like winning when we’re talking about the heartbreaking loss of life. Just know that we have a habit of getting justice for our clients, including those facing grief and other symptoms of losing a loved one. We have secured nine figures in financial recoveries for clients by:  

• Negotiating high-value settlements: Most civil cases (including wrongful death cases) result in settlement agreements between the plaintiff and liable parties. The attorneys at Yellowstone Law are aggressive negotiators because you deserve a lawyer who will fight for the settlement you deserve and won’t tolerate anything short of that.

• Securing verdicts at trial: A significant portion of the $150 million we have obtained for our clients has come through court judgments. We aren’t hesitant when clients need us to take their cases to court. Because wrongful death cases often have high value—you’ve lost a loved one, and your case must reflect that—going to trial is always a possibility. Our record of success in court is noteworthy.
• Tailoring our legal solutions to each client, we represent: Everyone affected by a wrongful death should have their needs met. Our attorneys will get to know you and then form a case strategy. Your personalized strategy will reflect your damages, desired level of involvement, tolerance for a legal fight, and every other relevant piece of information.

We put care into our work and our clients. Your case is not just about securing compensation but also honoring your loved one and holding at-fault parties accountable for the precious life they’ve taken from you. We understand the stakes and will go above and beyond in your service.

We Are in Billings, and Our Local Service Comes with Added Care

Billings is our home. Our office is on 310 Grand Avenue across from Daylis Stadium. Our location in Billings affords several benefits, including:

• Direct access to clients, as we know the value of face-to-face meetings, especially when our client needs the level of support that wrongful death victims do
• Relationships with experts who serve the Billings area, though we can also retain experts who might be outside Billings when they are most qualified to do a certain job
• Familiarity with medical providers, mental health professionals, and others who may provide services you need to cope with your loss and address grief-related symptoms
• Experience in Billings’ court system, which means familiarity with local judges

Our indelible ties to Billings also mean that we take wrongful deaths in our community personally. We see our clients as neighbors, and we cannot help but feel immense sorrow when one of our neighbors passes away—and our client feels the effects of the loss. As you will soon see, our actions show how much we care about our clients.

Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Are Decorated and Dedicated

Our attorneys have earned many accolades as a result of doing their jobs diligently, passionately, and professionally. Best Lawyers recognized us as one of the best law firms in the country and we have earned other awards for our service to clients. You need to trust the lawyer and firm that will pursue justice for your loss. You can trust us to honor your loved one’s memory while fighting for your desired outcome. Call Yellowstone Law at (406) 259-9986 for your free, no-obligation consultation. We will answer any questions you have about hiring a Billings, MT wrongful death attorney from our team.

The Effects of a Wrongful Death Are Devastating. We Will Demand Compensation Reflecting Your Losses.

Most adults of a certain age have lost a loved one. They understand the pain that inevitably follows a loss. That said, wrongful deaths tend to hurt worse. Two factors can make wrongful deaths uniquely gutting for those affected:

• The unexpected nature of many wrongful deaths: Experts categorize grief as anticipatory grief and sudden loss. When someone can anticipate a loved one’s passing, they may prepare mentally and emotionally for it. Many wrongful deaths are sudden, and therefore, victims cannot prepare. This suddenness can result in a more complex, prolonged type of grief.
• The knowledge that the death could have been prevented: One of the most difficult aspects of a wrongful death is knowing that, if at-fault parties had not been negligent, your loved one might still be alive. You may have righteous blame and resentment towards liable parties. Allow us to pursue justice legally.

Whether your loved one passed suddenly or not, you have lost someone irreplaceable. All we can do now is hold liable parties accountable by securing compensation that reflects your economic and non-economic losses.

Damages You May Face After Your Loved One’s Passing

The Billings wrongful death attorneys at Yellowstone Law need to understand what you have lost. At the same time, we are acutely sensitive to how painful your loss is. We will compassionately, sensitively identify and document your damages, which may include:

Grief, Depression, and Other Types of Pain and Suffering

The non-economic cost of losing a loved one may be the most significant type of harm that you suffer. Upon learning of a loved one’s loss and afterward, you may experience:

• Grief
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Depression
• Despair
• Anxiety
• Lost quality of life
• Sleep loss

Montana’s civil justice system allows those affected by wrongful deaths to seek compensation for these kinds of non-economic damages, which are always significant in cases like yours.

The Cost of Treating Your Pain and Suffering

Time may be necessary for you to cope with your grief. Some resources may aid in your recovery, though, with some treatments including grief counseling, literature, group meetings, time spent with loved ones, and certain types of medical care. Yellowstone Law will ensure you get any treatment that can help alleviate the symptoms of your loss. If you choose to pursue such care, your Billings wrongful death lawyer will include the treatment-related expenses in your case.

Loss of Consortium

Our tea will account for the loss of spousal companionship and any other non-economic losses that entitle you to compensation. These kinds of losses can be known as loss of consortium and are some of the losses that are most difficult for survivors to cope with.

Funeral Expenses

Many who suffer a wrongful death are not financially prepared to pay for a funeral. Even those who can pay for a funeral should pay for the service—an unnecessary service but for someone else’s negligence.

Medical Expenses

If your loved one received medical attention before their passing, those medical costs will be part of our case.

Loss of the Decedent’s Role in Their Household

When someone passes away, survivors often lose someone who had an indispensable role in their day-to-day life. Our Billings attorneys take note when our clients lose a loved one:

• Role in parenting children
• Handiwork
• Assistance with household chores
• Security
• Assistance with financial matters

Your loved one was a multi-faceted person who played multiple roles. Our firm will learn about the person you have lost, and we will build a case that reflects what at-fault parties have deprived you of.

The Yellowstone Law Team Will Lead Every Step of Your Wrongful Death Case in Billings

We offer lawyers, paralegals, and other support staff to serve you. Because we are a team of experienced, dedicated, and capable legal professionals, you will not have to handle any aspect of your case. Our team will take care of:

Communications (and All Other Administrative Tasks)

Communication can be time-consuming, especially when liable parties do not quickly volunteer a fair settlement. We may need to go back and forth with insurance companies, at-fault parties’ lawyers, and others involved in your case. Let us act on your behalf. Put your recovery first.

Proving the Cost of Your Loved One’s Passing

We will document the economic and non-economic harm you’ve suffered because of your loved one’s wrongful death. We may prove these losses with:

• Your words
• Mental health experts’ testimony about your grief (and other pain and suffering)
• Financial records indicating lost financial support, funeral costs, and other economic losses
• Medical bills

Your testimony about your loved one will be particularly powerful.

Establishing Who Caused the Wrongful Death—and Who Will Pay for Your Damages

We will use all available evidence to prove who caused your loved one’s wrongful death. Once we know whose negligence led to your loved one’s passing, we can determine who is financially responsible for your damages.

Settlement Negotiations

Liable parties are sometimes willing to settle, in doing so, acknowledging the losses you have suffered. This isn’t always how wrongful death cases unfold, though. We will present our demands and negotiate aggressively on your behalf. Yellowstone Law has a proven record of winning cases at trial. We will exhaust all of our available strategies in pursuit of the compensation you deserve.

Call Yellowstone Law Today for Your Free Consultation About a Billings, MT Wrongful Death Lawyer

You don’t have to suffer alone. Yellowstone Law can help. We are more than a law firm. We are also a support system of rock-solid professionals who empathize with what you’re going through. Call Yellowstone Law today at (406) 259-9986. Your consultation is free and without pressure, so don’t wait.