Electrocution Accident Attorney in Montana

Third-Generation Trial Lawyers. Montana’s Largest Personal Injury Settlement.

Electrocution happens when a person contacts an electric current, and the results can be devastating: severe burns, cardiac disruption, permanent nerve damage, or death. These aren’t minor incidents. They pit injured victims and grieving families against well-resourced utilities, corporate employers, and product manufacturers whose insurers are trained to minimize what they pay.

That’s where Hoyt & Blewett PLLC comes in. We’re a third-generation personal injury law firm recognized across Montana and nationally, and we’ve built our reputation on taking cases to trial and winning. Insurance companies know that about us, and that knowledge shapes how they respond from the first conversation.

We’ve recovered millions for clients injured in construction incidents, workplace accidents, and other serious personal injury claims throughout Montana. When the injury is catastrophic and the opposing party has deep pockets, you need a legal team that won’t flinch.

If you or a family member has been injured in an electrical accident, call our Montana electrocution accident attorneys today at (406) 233-1302 for a free consultation. There’s no obligation and no out-of-pocket cost to speak with us.

Trial Results That Create Real Negotiating Leverage

Many firms call themselves trial lawyers. We have the verdicts and settlements to back it up. We’ve obtained 18 jury verdicts exceeding $1 million and secured the largest reported individual personal injury settlement in Montana history at $27 million. Our managing partner, Zander Blewett, is the only Montana attorney admitted to the Inner Circle of Advocates, a national group limited to 100 of the country’s most accomplished trial lawyers.

In catastrophic electrical injury claims, that track record matters. When the defendant’s insurer knows we’re prepared to take the case all the way to a jury, it can change the calculus on settlement offers. We don’t accept lowball numbers, and we won’t recommend that you do either.

Common Causes of Electrocution Accidents in Montana

Electrical accidents happen across a wide range of settings. Contact with overhead or underground power lines, faulty wiring, defective electrical equipment, and unsafe worksite conditions are among the most frequent causes. In Montana, agricultural and construction work create additional risk: irrigation systems, cranes, and other tall equipment can contact overhead power lines with fatal results.

Electrocution accidents also occur in residential settings when landlords or contractors fail to maintain safe electrical conditions. The common thread is negligence, whether by an employer, a property owner, a contractor, or a manufacturer whose defective product delivered a dangerous shock.

Parties who may be held liable in an electrocution claim include:

Employers who fail to provide safe working conditions or adequate electrical safety training
Property owners who maintain dangerous wiring or electrical hazards on their premises
Contractors who perform negligent electrical installation or repair work
Equipment manufacturers whose defective products cause injury through product liability claims
Utility companies that fail to properly maintain power lines and electrical infrastructure

Injuries Caused by Electrocution Accidents

Electrical injuries range from severe external and internal burns to cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and lasting nerve damage. The internal damage is often far more serious than what’s visible on the surface, which is why prompt medical evaluation is critical even when a victim feels relatively unharmed in the moment.

When an electrocution accident is fatal, surviving family members may be able to bring a wrongful death claim against the negligent party. We’ve secured a $6.5 million settlement in a wrongful death case, and we understand the financial and emotional weight these claims carry.

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Montana Roots, National-Caliber Trial Experience

The Blewett name has been part of Montana law since 1938, when Alex Blewett built a reputation for principled, aggressive advocacy. His son Zander followed, and Zander’s sons Anders and Drew now carry that legacy forward as practicing attorneys. We’re not a firm that parachuted into Montana. This is our home, and our community investments reflect that, from the Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana to scholarships and athletic facilities across the state.

Attorney referrals drive a significant share of our caseload, which tells you something about how other lawyers view our work. We screen Montana injury claims carefully before accepting them, because thorough case evaluation can position clients to pursue compensation under the law. Our clients tell their own story: we carry over 150 five-star reviews on Google.

Compensation Available in Montana Electrocution Claims

We work to recover compensation available under Montana law. In a serious electrical injury claim, that can include:

Medical expenses, both current and future, including surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing care for nerve or cardiac damage
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity if the injury affects the victim’s ability to work
Pain and suffering for the physical and emotional toll of the injury
Wrongful death damages for families who lost a loved one

Montana law also permits punitive damages when a defendant’s conduct rises to the level of actual fraud or actual malice, proven by clear and convincing evidence. We’ve pursued damages in cases involving serious misconduct before, and we don’t shy away from making that argument when the facts support it.

Montana’s Filing Deadlines for Electrocution Claims

Most electrocution injury claims in Montana must be filed within three years of the date of injury. Wrongful death claims carry the same three-year window from the date of death, though that period extends to 10 years when the death resulted from homicide.

Montana’s discovery rule can shift when that clock starts. If an injury such as cardiac damage or internal nerve damage wasn’t immediately apparent, the deadline may not begin until the victim discovers, or reasonably should have discovered, the injury and its connection to the accident. This is one reason consulting an electrocution accident attorney in Montana early matters: it can help preserve your ability to file while evidence is still fresh.

Fault, Workplace Claims, & Third-Party Liability

Montana follows a modified comparative negligence rule with a 51% bar. An injured person can recover damages as long as their share of fault doesn’t exceed the combined fault of the parties they’re suing, with their recovery reduced by their percentage of fault. That rule makes how fault is framed and argued critically important.

In workplace electrocution accidents, injured workers aren’t limited to workers’ compensation alone. If a utility company, contractor, or equipment manufacturer contributed to the accident, a separate claim against that third party may be available alongside any workers’ compensation benefits. Those third-party claims can pursue damages that workers’ compensation doesn’t cover, including pain and suffering.

Talk to a Montana Electrocution Accident Lawyer at No Cost

If you’ve been injured in an electrical accident, or lost a family member to one, you don’t have to navigate this alone. We offer free, no-obligation consultations with no out-of-pocket fees and no pressure to sign anything. We go the extra mile for every client and treat everyone who comes to us with the respect and patience they deserve.

Insurance companies and corporate defendants have legal teams working for them from day one.

Call our Montana electrocution accident attorneys at (406) 233-1302 to discuss your potential claim with our team.

Steps to Take After an Electrical Accident

What you do in the hours and days after an electrocution accident can significantly affect both your health and any future legal claim. Taking the right steps early helps preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel uninjured. Cardiac arrhythmia and internal nerve damage may not produce obvious symptoms right away.
Document the scene and preserve any equipment involved if it is safe to do so. Photographs, witness information, and physical evidence all support a later claim.
Report the incident to your employer or the property owner and obtain a written record of that report.
Avoid detailed statements to insurance adjusters before consulting an attorney. Adjusters work for the insurer, not for you.
Contact an attorney promptly while evidence is still available and witnesses’ recollections are fresh.

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