{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Blacktail Law Group | Montana 5-Star Personal Injury Attorneys","home_page_url":"https://blacktaillaw.com","description":"Blacktail Law Group | Montana 5-Star Personal Injury Attorneys","author":{"name":"Blacktail Law Group | Montana 5-Star Personal Injury Attorneys"},"items":[{"id":"montana-has-a-major-insurance-problem","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/penalties%20in%20MT-ee23017.png\"/><p>Why UM/UIM Coverage is Your Only Real Protection on the Road</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/montana-has-a-major-insurance-problem","title":" Montana Has A Major Insurance Problem","date_modified":"2026-04-19T14:34:43Z"},{"id":"the-fighting-side-of-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/image_95631dc.png\"/><p>As an attorney in the State of Montana, I've found myself in the middle of battlefields that I never wanted to step foot on, let alone go looking for.</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/the-fighting-side-of-me","title":"Walking On The Fighting Side of Me","date_modified":"2026-04-07T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"stacking-insurance-could-double-down-on-your-coverage","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/Montana%202.jpg\"/><p>Car accidents in Montana can leave you facing steep medical bills, repair costs, and lost income, especially if the other driver has little or no insurance. But did you know that if you purchase separate med pay premiums...</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/stacking-insurance-could-double-down-on-your-coverage","title":"Stacking Insurance In Montana","date_modified":"2025-09-11T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"reducing-medicare-and-medicaid-liens","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/shutterstock_681245995-1.jpg\"/><p>Reducing Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursements Can Keep More of Your Settlement in Montana</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/reducing-medicare-and-medicaid-liens","title":"Reducing Medicare and Medicaid Liens","date_modified":"2025-09-04T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"made-whole-doctrine-puts-you-first-in-montana-insurance-claims","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/man-with-hand-on-cervical-spine-in-need-of-nec.jpg\"/><p>Getting into a car accident in Montana can turn your life upside down—medical bills, car repairs, and lost wages pile up fast.</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/made-whole-doctrine-puts-you-first-in-montana-insurance-claims","title":"Made Whole Doctrine Puts YOU First in Montana Insurance Claims","date_modified":"2025-09-02T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"private-insurance-vs-carrier-direct-billing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/whiplash-injury-min-scaled-e1601618217764.jpg\"/><p>Private Insurance vs. Carrier Direct Billing—Which Saves You Money in Montana?</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/private-insurance-vs-carrier-direct-billing","title":"Private Insurance vs. Carrier Direct Billing","date_modified":"2025-08-28T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"opening-policy-limits-can-unlock-maximum-compensation-in-montana","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/Highway%2093.png\"/><p>A car accident in Montana can leave you with crushing medical bills, a wrecked vehicle, and months of lost income, especially if your injuries are severe.</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/opening-policy-limits-can-unlock-maximum-compensation-in-montana","title":"Opening Policy Limits Can Unlock Maximum Compensation in Montana","date_modified":"2025-08-14T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"per-diem-loss-of-use-can-get-you-paid","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/woman-in-vehicle-accident-personal-injury-1080.jpg\"/><p>Per Diem Loss of Use Can Get You Paid for Your Inconvenience in Montana</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/per-diem-loss-of-use-can-get-you-paid","title":"Per Diem Loss of Use Can Get You Paid","date_modified":"2025-08-05T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"not-signing-a-release-can-protect-your-rights","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/personal-injury-damages.png\"/><p>Not Signing a Release Can Protect Your Rights After an Insurance Offer in Montana</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/not-signing-a-release-can-protect-your-rights","title":"Not Signing a Release Can Protect Your Rights","date_modified":"2025-07-31T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"uim-coverage-is-your-backup-plan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/Stacked-vs-Unstacked-Auto-Insurance-Br-f54d615.jpg\"/><p>UIM Coverage Is Your Backup Plan When the Other Driver’s Insurance Falls Short in Montana.</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/uim-coverage-is-your-backup-plan","title":"UIM Coverage Is Your Backup Plan","date_modified":"2025-07-29T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"tendering-to-your-homeowners-or-renters-policy-is-a-hidden-safety","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/Montana%2035.jpg\"/><p>Tendering to Your Homeowners or Renters Policy Is a Hidden Safety Net in Montana</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/tendering-to-your-homeowners-or-renters-policy-is-a-hidden-safety","title":"Tendering to Your Homeowners or Renters Policy","date_modified":"2025-07-29T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"stacking-med-pay-for-multiple-vehicles","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/write-a-policy-limit-demand-letter-3-14d1cff.webp\"/><p>Did You Know Stacking Med Pay for Multiple Vehicles Means You Get What You Paid For in Montana?</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/stacking-med-pay-for-multiple-vehicles","title":"Stacking Med Pay for Multiple Vehicles","date_modified":"2025-07-24T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"erisa-liens-might-mean-paying-back-dollar-for-dollar-in-montana","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/lien-money-blocks%40large.jpg\"/><p>A car accident in Montana can leave you with medical bills, stress, and a long road to recovery. 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Treatments like massage therapy or chiropractic care can help you heal, but the costs a...</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/massage-and-chiropractic-care-might-be-covered-in-montana","title":"Massage and Chiropractic Care Might Be Covered In Montana","date_modified":"2025-07-17T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"med-pay-could-be-a-secret-weapon-after-a-montana-accident","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/1048-1047.jpg\"/><p>When you’re in a car accident in Montana, the last thing you want is a pile of medical bills adding stress to your recovery. 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Specifically, the organization argues that the public interest is not served if t...</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/tik-tok-controversy-blacktail-files-amicus","title":"Tik Tok Controversy: Blacktail Files Amicus","date_modified":"2024-04-27T15:23:20Z"},{"id":"5-things-to-do-after-youre-in-a-montana-car-crash","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/5%20Things%20After%20a%20Crash%20Screenshot.png\"/><p>Flathead Valley is growing like crazy. And more people on the road means more accidents. Know what to do if you're hit with these 5 tips from Blacktail Law Group.   </p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/5-things-to-do-after-youre-in-a-montana-car-crash","title":"5 Things To Do After You're In A Montana Car Crash","date_modified":"2024-04-27T15:05:19Z"},{"id":"duty-of-technological-competence-for-montana-lawyers","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/16X9-Graduation-Book.png\"/><p>The following article by Abby Moscatel of Blacktail Law Group was first published in the Montana State Bar magazine in July of 2023.</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/duty-of-technological-competence-for-montana-lawyers","title":"Duty of technological competence for Montana lawyers","date_modified":"2024-04-23T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"blacktail-law-group-files-amicus-in-held-v-montana","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/Montana-Capitol-Building-print.jpg\"/><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/blacktail-law-group-files-amicus-in-held-v-montana","title":"Blacktail Law Group Files Amicus in Held v. Montana","date_modified":"2024-02-22T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"blacktail-law-speaks-at-montana-trial-lawyers-association","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/MTLA-Presentation-Nitty-Gritty-Slide-Show-Cove.jpg\"/><p>In November, Abby Moscatel gave a presentation to the Montana Trial Lawyers Association entitled The Kitchen Sink: The Nitty-Gritty Of Maximizing Damages.</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/blacktail-law-speaks-at-montana-trial-lawyers-association","title":"Blacktail Law Speaks At Montana Trial Lawyers Association","date_modified":"2023-11-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"educator-who-condemned-%E2%80%98woke-do-gooders%E2%80%99-files-free-speech-suit","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/FREEDOM.jpg\"/><p>The following article was first published by the SF Chronicle in July of 2023. Attorney Abby  Moscatel is local counsel for Tabia Lee.</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/educator-who-condemned-%E2%80%98woke-do-gooders%E2%80%99-files-free-speech-suit","title":"Educator who condemned ‘woke do-gooders’ files free speech suit","date_modified":"2023-07-12T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"are-vaccine-mandates-constitutional","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d27b67f3-8b23-4575-8692-2898d33b9410/mask-image.jpeg\"/><p>The following was first published by the Flathead Beacon in October of 2021</p>","url":"https://blacktaillaw.com/news/f/are-vaccine-mandates-constitutional","title":"Are Vaccine Mandates Constitutional?","date_modified":"2021-10-24T00:00:00Z"}]}