A recent survey of accident data from all 50 states resulted in a conclusion that may shock many Montana residents. Our state is ranked number one for fatal motor vehicle accidents after adjusting for population.Researchers reviewed data from the Insurance Institute...
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What is the medical malpractice standard of care in Montana?
In a Montana medical malpractice case, the judge will instruct the jury as to the standard of competence, or standard of care, to which the doctor should be held. The jury must then decide whether the doctor's treatment met this standard of care.In general, a doctor...
A rear-end auto accident can change your life in an instant
One of the most common types of motor vehicle accidents in Montana is the rear-end accident. These accidents can occur at stop lights or stop signs, or when traffic is slowing down on a highway or freeway. Many rear-end accidents are simple fender benders, with little...
Brain injury impact felt in many sports
The number of activities posing risks of traumatic brain injury for victims in Montana and the United States have multiplied in recent years. The consequences of TBI have already been felt in professional football especially after former NFL players began experiencing...
How serious a problem is texting and driving?
It takes only a few seconds for an accident to happen on a Montana highway. Any activity that takes a driver's attention off the road for those few seconds significantly increases the odds of a car accident.The toll from distracted driving in the United States is...
What are the leading causes of traumatic brain injury?
Brain injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), brain injuries result in more than 50,000 deaths annually. Brain injuries are a contributing factor in about one-third...