Evelyn Hardman Injured in Butte Car Accident
Evelyn Hardman was injured after the vehicle she was riding in plummeted off a 40-foot cliff. Two teens suffered severe spinal cord injuries.
Five Butte teenagers survived a terrifying crash after their car plummeted off a 40-foot cliff near the Big M on April 7. The crash occurred around 12:40 p.m. when the driver of a Subaru overcorrected after taking a sharp curve. The vehicle rolled about seven times – seven to 10 times. Fifteen-year-old Carson Hanson, a backseat passenger, described the crash as "terrifying." Hanson and another teen, Evelyn Hardman, suffered similar spinal cord injuries affecting the mid-chest and upper back, which are injuries that often lead to paraplegia. All five teens were initially transported to the Butte hospital. Hanson has been released and faces a long road to recovery.
The recent crash near the Big M, which injured Hardman and Carson Hanson, highlights the significant dangers of high-speed incidents on winding roads. National Legal Analyst Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, noted that "In addition to the diligent work of police, an attorney will carefully review what may have contributed to the crash. Your lawyer has the resources to hire expert witnesses, conduct driver background checks, locate witnesses to the crash and review applicable insurance coverage. Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide injured victims during this difficult time while vigorously protecting their legal rights and best interests."
Montana personal injury framework
Montana follows a modified comparative fault (51% bar) system. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
Damages include economic and non-economic losses.
Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, noted that "Many car accident cases will involve an independent investigation, and it is important to hire an attorney who handles accident cases to ensure the rights of victims are protected.