Montana Defective Products

When the design or manufacture of the product makes them unsafe, terrible and tragic injuries and even death can result.

Product liability can occur with industrial machines, motor vehicles, or any consumer product capable of causing injury.

A products liability claim is usually based on one or more of the following causes of action:

• Design defect,
• Manufacturing defect,
• Failure to warn.

In general, products liability claims are based not on negligence, but rather on strict liability. Under the theory of strict liability, a manufacturer is held liable regardless of whether it acted negligently. It allows recovery for an injured customer who might be in a difficult position to prove what a manufacturer did or did not do in its design or manufacturing process. It is presumed that a manufacturer with its deep pockets may be better situated to absorb the cost of liability and would consider such expense in setting price for its products.)

Montana law imposes special duties on the makers and sellers of products. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a defective product, we can help explain your rights and get you the result you deserve..

Senior Citizen Fraud & Abuse

Senior citizens deserve to be revered, not abused.

But to some they represent simply potential victims. neglected and exploited. Elder abuse comes in many forms, including:

Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Financial fraud and exploitation
Neglect by a nursing home or care provider

At the Heenan Law Firm, we take pride in representing senior citizens throughout the State of Montana, ensuring that their rights are protected.

The Heenan Law Firm is proud to be recognized as a member of the AARP Lawyer Referral Network.

For information from the Department of Justice on senior citizen fraud, click here.

Debt Collector Abuse

What is the most effective way to stop abuse and harassment by debt collectors? Hire an attorney.

Unfortunately, debt collectors can resort to tactics which are abusive and unlawful. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires debt collectors to Under this federal law, it is illegal for a debt collector to:

• Communicate with your employer, relatives or friends about your debt unless the court has given the collector permission to do so.
• Contact you at work if the collector knows that your employer prohibits personal calls.
• Contact you at inconvenient times or places.
• Falsely represent the character, amount or legal status of a debt
• Threaten to take actions that are illegal or not intended.
• Use obscene or profane language.

Once you are represented by an attorney, all communications from the debt collector to you must stop. Hiring an attorney can therefore be one of the most effective ways to stop debt collector abuse.

In many instances, we are able to handle debt collection cases on a contingency fee, meaning you pay nothing unless you win.

To download a free brochure about dealing with debt collection harassment, click here.

To view information about debt collection verification, including a sample verification letter, click here.

John Heenan is a proud member of the American Association for Justice, a nationwide organization of attorneys committed to ensuring that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests.

Credit Reporting Errors & Identity Theft

The information contained in your credit report can make a huge difference in your life. (To obtain a free copy of your credit report, click here.) When the information being reported is inaccurate, the mistakes. Unfortunately, they sometimes refuse to take their obligations seriously. When they won't fix the mistakes in your report, we can help you make them.

If there are errors in your credit report which are causing you problems, contact us for a free and confidential case evaluation.

John Heenan is a proud member of the American Association for Justice, a nationwide organization of attorneys committed to ensuring that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests.