Results

Western Justice Associates, PLLC strives to ensure that our clients’ legal matters are resolved as quickly and beneficially as possible. Whether your claim involves securing money damages, insurance payments, remediation of polluted land, or some other recourse, our legal team will work to get you the optimal result. Below are examples of results our lawyers have achieved:

$25 Million – Jory Ruggiero acted as lead attorney on behalf of 57 landowners whose groundwater was contaminated in a case that resulted in a settlement against seven power companies that owned the Colstrip power plant. Click here to read more.

$9 Million+ – Jory Ruggiero acted as lead attorney in a case that resulted in $9+ million in settlements against various polluters in a town in Eastern Montana.

$7.5 Million+ – Western Justice Associates represented 15 landowners in a case against the City of Bozeman and developers over pollution leaking from the landfill. The $7.5 million settlement also included an upgrade to the clean-up system for the pollutants in addition to the settlement amount.

Confidential settlement – Significant settlement to private property owners for damage to a working ranch from coal strip mining in eastern Montana.

Millions of dollars – Western Justice Associates served as counsel representing dozens of class members, including Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Montana University System, over negligent management of a dam that resulted in property damage to shoreline along Flathead Lake.

$4.5 Million – In recoveries relating to an insurer’s refusal to pay for clean-up costs associated with a gasoline spill on the Yellowstone River.

$4 Million – In recoveries relating to an insurer’s breach of its disability insurance policy and violations of Montana’s insurance bad faith statutes.

$2.5 Million+ – In recoveries to a civil engineering firm whose insurance company failed to provide coverage after an unforeseen incident caused damage to a project.

$2.5 Million+ – In recoveries for a client hurt when he was struck by a homemade firework.

$2.3 Million+ – In recoveries relating to a Montana business’ product liability claims.

$2.1 Million – In recoveries on behalf of 5 Montanans relating to defective products.

$2 Million+ – In recoveries relating to three victims of a near head-on car crash.

$2 Million – In a settlement against Exxon Mobil on behalf of 14 landowners after a 2011 pipeline rupture on the Yellowstone River. Click here to read more.

$1.7 Million+ – In recoveries to a client that sustained a traumatic brain injury and other minor injuries in a T-bone collision.

$1.3 Million+ – In recoveries to a client that sustained a traumatic brain injury and other injuries in a collision.

$1.3 Million – In recoveries to the victim of a hit and run accident who was killed.

$1 Million+ – In recoveries to a client that sustained a broken pelvis after being struck by a construction vehicle.

$1 Million+ – In recoveries to a hotel group whose various insurers denied coverage for an incident at the hotels.

$1 Million+ – In settlement for a fatal car crash after the insurance company originally denied coverage.

$950,000 – In recovery to a client whose insurer refused to cover the costs of significant water intrusion to a home.

$890,000+ – In payouts from a health insurer in a class action to reimburse over 100 members for wrongfully denied bills, bad faith damages, and incentive and attorney fees.

$850,000+ – In recoveries to a client that sustained a cracked vertebrae in a rollover collision.

$660,000+ – In recoveries related to groundwater contamination to homes in Belgrade.

$650,000 – In recovery to a client who was injured while skiing as a result of improper bindings installed on the client’s skis.

$600,000 – In recoveries to two victims of an auto accident who sustained ankle injuries and internal injuries.

$550,000+ – In recovery for predatory lending practices.

$540,000+ – In recoveries relating to a vehicle/pedestrian collision where the pedestrian sustained a brain injury.

$520,000+ – In recoveries for an injury caused by products used by our client at work.

$485,000+ –  In recoveries from a judgment obtained relating to breach of contract and fraudulent transfer claims.

$480,000 –  Recovery for a wrongful denial of a disability insurance claim.

$470,000 –  In recoveries stemming from back injuries sustained in a rollover incident.

$440,000+ – In recoveries and insurance payments for an arm injury sustained by an independent contractor after falling at work.

$400,000+ –  In settlements related to negligent trenching resulting in damage to a radio station’s property.

$400,000 – In recovery for a leg injury sustained on the job.

$300,000+ – In recoveries to a client who had preexisting knee issues exacerbated by a rear-end collision.

$285,000 – In recoveries to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle and suffered head injuries.

$280,000+ –  Settlements and insurance payments for a slip and fall resulting in a broken wrist and nerve damage.

$275,000+ –  In recoveries for lower back injuries related to a car accident.

$262,000 – In recoveries relating to back injuries associated with the use of a UTV.

$250,000+ – Resulting from a verdict after winning a trial requiring an insurer to cover injuries sustained at work.

$250,000+ – In settlements to a client that sustained a dog bite.

$250,000+ – In recoveries and insurance payments related to shoulder, hip, and mild traumatic brain injuries suffered in a car crash.

$250,000 – In recovery to a client that sustained hip injuries in a collision.

$245,000 – In recoveries and insurance payments related to claims arising under a homeowner’s policy.

$225,000+  –  Recovery in relation to collision with shoulder and back injuries.

$225,000+  –  Recovery in relation to rollover incident.

$200,000+  –  Settlement in relation to a client whose trees were damaged and/or killed due to the fault of another.

$200,000+  –  Settlement related to a vehicle/pedestrian collision.

$200,000  –  Recovery in relation to collision with internal injuries.

$185,000+ – Recovery in relation to a collision with arm injuries.

$175,000+ – Recovery in relation to a collision with thumb and toe injuries.

$175,000 – Recovery in relation to a collision with shoulder injuries.

$144,000+ – In recoveries related to a collision with back injuries.

$141,000 – Verdict related to a failing sewage lift station.

$135,000+ – Settlements in relation to minor injuries sustained in an auto collision and the insurance company’s handling of its insured’s claim.

$130,000+ – Settlements in relation to minor injuries sustained in an auto collision and the insurance company’s handling of its insured’s claim.

$125,000 – In recoveries to a client who was flung off a four wheeler and sustained leg, shoulder, and facial injuries.

$125,000 – Recovery in relation to a defective piece of machinery.

$115,000+ – Settlements in relation to minor injuries sustained in an auto collision and the insurance company’s handling of its insured’s claim.

$101,000 – Dog bite settlement for a small scar on the lip.

$80,000+ – In recoveries for a strained neck related to a car accident.

$60,000 – In settlements relating to the destruction of evidence at the scene of a fall.

Oftentimes, there is not enough insurance to pay for all the damage caused by someone else’s negligence. Western Justice Associates, PLLC always works to gather all the insurance policies that apply to an accident or injury, and ensures that all the policies pay as much as they should.