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The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Montana is generally three years. This means that a person injured in Montana usually has three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. 

However, legal statutes can be subject to change, and it’s essential to consult with a legal professional or check the most recent legal sources to confirm the current statute of limitations for personal injury cases.

Additionally, different circumstances may apply in specific situations, so seeking legal advice promptly is advisable. See the statute below:

Tort actions — general and personal injury. (1) Except as provided in 27-2-216, the period prescribed for the commencement of an action upon a liability not founded upon an instrument in writing is within 3 years.

(2) The period prescribed for the commencement of an action to recover damages for the death of one caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another is within 3 years, except when the wrongful death is the result of a homicide, in which case the period is within 10 years.

(3) The period prescribed for the commencement of an action for libel, slander, assault, battery, false imprisonment, or seduction is within 2 years.”

See 27-2-204, MCA