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Injury claims in Glasgow: what to know first

If you live in or near Glasgow (population about 3,414) and you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, this page is the starting point. It explains Montana's personal injury rules as they apply to Valley County residents: the three years filing deadline, the modified comparative negligence (51% bar) rule, how auto insurance works here, where cases are filed and what injured people can recover. It also explains how to request a free case review.

Our role is simple: you describe what happened in Glasgow using the free case review form, and your request may be shared with participating attorneys or legal services partners who handle that type of matter in Montana. Submitting a request does not hire an attorney, and everything below is general legal information to help you make a decision, not legal advice about your specific situation.

Injury claims in Glasgow: key facts

Injury lawsuit deadline: three years from the injury date (Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204(1))
Medical malpractice deadline: two years
Fault rule: modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
Auto insurance system: At-fault (liability insurance pays)
Minimum auto liability: 25/50/20 (thousands: per person / per accident / property)
Where lawsuits are filed: Valley County District Court
Tell your employer: Within 30 days of the accident (Mont. Code Ann. § 39-71-603)
Workers' comp claim: one year — Montana Department of Labor & Industry
Fatal crashes, 2020-2024: 8 in Valley County; none coded to Glasgow itself (NHTSA FARS)
Attorney fees: Injury attorneys commonly work on contingency; confirm fee terms before hiring

Which roads in Glasgow have the most fatal crashes?

Federal crash records (NHTSA's FARS) list no fatal crash coded to Glasgow itself from 2020 through 2024. That can mean none happened inside the community, or that nearby crashes were recorded under Valley County rather than the town.

Across Valley County, the records show 8 fatal crashes and 11 people killed in those five years.

The Valley County guide ranks the county's roads and communities.

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2020-2023 Final File and 2024 Annual Report File (ARF), national data files downloaded from NHTSA on November 3, 2026. A crash counts for a road under the trafficway the reporting agency recorded; the same street with and without a route number is one row, and a route recorded without a street name keeps its own row; roads with fewer than two fatal crashes are not listed. The 2024 figures are NHTSA's first release for that year and may change in its Final File.

How to cite these figures: Ask Legal Matters, "Fatal crashes in Valley County, MT, 2020-2024," compiled from NHTSA FARS (2020-2023 Final File and 2024 Annual Report File (ARF)), https://asklegalmatters.com/injury-guides/montana/glasgow/, checked November 3, 2026. Downloads and method: https://asklegalmatters.com/injury-guides/data/.

Reporting the crash in Montana

In Montana, the driver in a crash that injures or kills anyone, or causes apparent property damage of $1,000 or more, must notify the police immediately: the local police inside a city, otherwise the county sheriff or the nearest Highway Patrol office (MCA 61-7-108). Unless a law enforcement officer investigated and reported the crash, the driver must also send a written report to the Department of Justice within 10 days (MCA 61-7-109).

Who must report: Police notice: the driver in a crash that injures or kills anyone, strikes the body of a deceased person, or causes apparent property damage of $1,000 or more. Written report: the driver in a crash that kills or injures anyone or damages any person's property by more than $1,000, unless an officer investigated and reported it
Report to: Police notice: the local police inside a city, otherwise the county sheriff or the nearest Highway Patrol office. Written report: the Montana Department of Justice
Deadline: Police notice: immediately, by the quickest means. Written report: within 10 days after the crash
Copy of the crash report: Montana Highway Patrol (Department of Justice): crash report request form

Sources: Montana Code Annotated 61-7-108; Montana Code Annotated 61-7-109; Montana DOJ: crash report request form. Checked November 3, 2026. General information, not legal advice; local rules and police practice can add steps.

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Free case review for injuries in Glasgow

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Types of injury claims in Glasgow

Different attorneys handle different claims, so identify the type of accident early. Glasgow shares its court and its Montana rules with the rest of Valley County; the detailed guides below, apply equally to accidents in Glasgow.

Montana's three years statute of limitations

Montana generally gives an injured person three years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204(1)); medical malpractice is different (two years). Wrongful death claims follow their own deadline, which can differ from the one above. Claims against a city, county, school district or state agency follow separate and often much shorter deadlines. Once the deadline passes, the Valley County District Court will dismiss the case regardless of how clear the fault was, so the practical rule in Glasgow is to get legal advice early.

How fault works: modified comparative negligence (51% bar)

Montana follows modified comparative negligence (51% bar). In plain terms, you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of fault. Insurance adjusters apply this rule from the first phone call, which is why the way an accident is described and documented in the days after it happens in Valley County has a direct effect on what a claim is worth.

Auto insurance in Montana: an at-fault system

After a crash in Glasgow, the at-fault driver's liability insurance is the primary source of compensation. Montana requires drivers to carry only 25/50/20 in coverage (thousands of dollars for bodily injury per person, per accident, and property damage), which serious injuries quickly exhaust. Underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy and claims against additional responsible parties often make the difference in Valley County cases.

Where Glasgow injury cases are filed

Lawsuits arising from accidents in Glasgow are typically filed in the Valley County District Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for Valley County, although cases can sometimes be filed where the defendant resides or does business, and claims against out-of-state trucking companies or manufacturers may end up in federal court. Most claims settle before trial, but the credible ability to try a case in Valley County is what moves insurers to pay fair value.

Workplace injuries: Montana Department of Labor & Industry

Employees injured on the job in Glasgow are generally covered by Montana workers' compensation, administered through the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. Report the injury to your employer within 30 days of the accident (Mont. Code Ann. § 39-71-603) — a late report can delay or put the claim at risk, and the exceptions vary by state — then file the formal claim within one year. Workers' compensation does not pay for pain and suffering, so when a third party such as a subcontractor, driver or equipment manufacturer caused the injury, a separate personal injury claim is often worth pursuing alongside it.

Frequently asked questions

Is there 2025 fatal crash data for Glasgow?

Not yet from the federal census of fatal crashes. The newest national file is NHTSA's 2024 Annual Report File, the first release for 2024, used here with the 2020-2023 Final Files; NHTSA had not published 2025 FARS data when this page was updated on November 3, 2026. FARS counts every crash on a public road in which someone died within 30 days, and a crash counts for Glasgow when the reporting agency coded it there. Some cities and states post newer counts on their own crash dashboards, which use their own definitions.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Glasgow, MT?

Generally three years from the date of injury under Montana law (Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204(1)). Medical malpractice is different: generally two years. Exceptions apply, so confirm your deadline with an attorney.

What is my Glasgow injury case worth?

Value depends on medical expenses, lost income, the severity and permanence of injuries, how clearly fault can be proven under Montana's modified comparative negligence (51% bar) rule, and the insurance available. A free case review request is a no-cost first step toward a realistic assessment from a participating attorney.

Do I need a lawyer for a minor accident in Valley County?

Not always, but getting a case reviewed costs nothing, and injured people who are represented often recover more net of fees than those who are not, especially once injuries require ongoing treatment.

Is Ask Legal Matters a law firm?

No. Ask Legal Matters is a personal injury lead-generation service that collects free case review requests from injured people in the United States and shares them with independent attorneys and law firms. It is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. Requests may be shared with independent attorneys and legal services partners who handle inquiries in Montana, and submitting a request does not hire an attorney.

Where would my case be filed?

Most injury lawsuits from Glasgow are filed in the Valley County District Court; some cases belong in other venues or federal court. An attorney will determine the right court.

Common questions after a crash in Glasgow

After a crash in Glasgow, most people ask the same questions first. These guides answer them in plain English; the Montana rules that change the answers are explained on this page.