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Home > Cerebral Palsy Lawyer > Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit > Montana Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Filing Process
Last Updated: May 11, 2022

Montana Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Filing Process

Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire
Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

This article has been fact checked by an experienced birth injury attorney. Sources of information for the article are listed at the bottom.

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If your child has cerebral palsy, you have the legal right to seek justice if you feel careless medical mistakes led to the disorder. You can also file a claim if you think your child has been discriminated against. The Montana cerebral palsy lawsuit process can get complicated, but an experienced Montana lawyer can help your family fight for the best outcome.

Types of Lawsuits to File for Cerebral Palsy in Montana

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice happens when a medical professional fails to provide an adequate standard of care for a patient, as established by most experts. When medical negligence causes harm to the patient, it is considered malpractice.

When you file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Montana, you help hold medical professionals accountable, and you could potentially win damages to help pay for your child’s care and treatments.

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Discrimination

Federal and Montana state laws prohibit discrimination against residents with disabilities.[1] Yet, disabled children and adults still experience discrimination.

The most common discrimination scenarios happen at schools, in public spaces, or even in housing if landlords discriminate against your family.

Do I Need a Lawyer for Filing in Montana?

For your best chances of success, you’ll need a lawyer. State and federal laws that govern malpractice and discrimination cases can be challenging to understand if you aren’t a legal expert.

Furthermore, a lawyer who does not specialize in these specific areas will not give you the guidance that a medical malpractice lawyer will.

Rely only on lawyers or law firms who specifically take on birth injury, medical malpractice, or discrimination cases. These lawyers have experience working with clients like you and have in-depth knowledge of the applicable laws. They can give you the best possible chance of getting through the filing process smoothly and accurately.

Filing a Cerebral Palsy Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Montana

Every state sets laws for how malpractice lawsuits are presented and how they proceed. A better understanding of this process will help you make the best choices.

  • Statute of limitations. The Montana statute of limitations on medical malpractice lawsuits is three years. This means you have three years from the time of your child’s injury to file. Or, you can get three years from when you discovered the injuries. You cannot file a lawsuit five years beyond the incident.[2]
  • Damages. If you are within the statute of limitations, your lawyer can begin the filing process for you. Provide your lawyer with medical records, bills, and receipts relevant to your child’s disabilities. Montana does not cap what you can ask for in economic damages, but you are limited to $250,000 in non-economic damages.
  • Application for review of claim. To file the lawsuit, your lawyer will apply for a review of the claim., which is a document required by state law. It outlines details of your allegations and notifies the defendants of your lawsuit.[3] Montana requires that you take this information before a medical malpractice review panel. Both sides get access to your medical records, and the panel holds a hearing. The panel decides, based on the evidence, if negligence occurred.
  • Settlement. If both sides agree, you can accept the panel’s decision and take the agreement from the defendants. The choice becomes binding only after both parties agree. If negotiation isn’t successful, your case will likely go to trial.
  • Court trial. Your lawyer will present all the evidence and expert testimony to a jury at trial. The jury will ultimately decide the outcome of the case.
  • Appeal. Either side can appeal the jury’s decision in a trial. An appeal can extend the time it takes you to recover damages.

Filing a Discrimination Complaint in Montana

Discrimination can come in many forms, but the Montana Human Rights Act and several federal laws outlaw discrimination. The Montana Human Rights Bureau (MHRB) handles all of these complaints.[4]

  • Intake interview. Your first step in this process is to schedule an intake interview with the MHRB, during which they will provide guidance.
  • Complaint. If proceeding, you will submit a written, signed complaint outlining the situation and naming those responsible for discrimination. You have 180 days to do this.
  • Mediation. You may choose to mediate with the respondents. The MHRB will guide this.
  • Investigation. If you don’t want to mediate or the mediation fails, the MHRB will investigate the incident.
  • Conciliation. If the MHRB finds probable cause for your allegations, there will be an attempt at mediation.
  • Formal hearing. The conciliation may fail, in which case your complaint goes to a formal hearing, which will result in a decision.

If you are not happy with the decision, you have a right to appeal. You also have a right, even if the MHRB finds no reasonable cause for your allegations, to sue the respondent in court. Your lawyer can help you start that process.

Filing a cerebral palsy lawsuit in Montana is so crucial for your child’s future. A lawsuit can give your child justice, resolve a situation involving discrimination, and provide compensation for future care. But the process can be challenging to get through.

Rely on a Montana cerebral palsy lawyer to help you with the process and assist you in making important legal decisions.

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References

  1. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? (n.d.). ADA National Network | Information, Guidance and Training on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    Retrieved from: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada
  2. Medical liability/Malpractice statutes of limitation. (2014, March 20). Legislative News, Studies and Analysis | National Conference of State Legislatures.
    Retrieved from: https://www.ncsl.org/research/financial-services-and-commerce/medical-liability-malpractice-statutes-of-limitation.aspx
  3. Medical liability/Malpractice merit affidavits and expert witnesses. (2014, June 24). Legislative News, Studies and Analysis | National Conference of State Legislatures.
    Retrieved from: https://www.ncsl.org/research/financial-services-and-commerce/medical-liability-malpractice-merit-affidavits-and-expert-witnesses.aspx
  4. Discrimination. (n.d.). Montana Department of Labor & Industry.
    Retrieved from: https://erd.dli.mt.gov/human-rights
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Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

Robert Wharton is an experienced cerebral palsy and birth injury attorney. His law firm handles medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. He has been selected multiple times as a “Super Lawyers – Rising Star”, and was honored as a “Top 40 Under 40” lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

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