Although the worldwide drop in oil prices has slowed the Bakken oil boom, the energy industry is still important to the economy in and around Billings. There are three oil refineries in Yellowstone County, two of which are in the Billings area and one in Laurel.Oil...
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Montana high school football player sues school over brain injury
Over the last decade our society has learned that the risk of brain injury from playing football is much higher than previously thought. The news media has reported on a number of former professional players who have been diagnosed with brain damage, and the National...
Navigating instances of medical malpractice
When something is done in error, we often hear the sentiment, "everyone makes mistakes." While this is in fact a true statement, in some instances it is not the best stance to take in a situation. Committing errors are indeed integral to the learning process, but...
How does petroleum gas inhalation affect an oil field worker?
In recent years, when thinking of crude oil extraction and production, we tend more and more to think of the discovery of the Bakken formation in western North Dakota and eastern Montana. This reserve continues to flourish, and many Montanans make their living as a...
Hydroplaning can lead to an auto accident and serious injury
In Montana, the weather can be a big factor in road safety. Our state is prone to weather conditions that can make driving hazardous, including rain, sleet, icy roads and blowing and drifting snow. Heavy rain, wet roads and standing water in particular can give rise...