Most Montanans understand that they are required to stop and wait for police if they are involved in a traffic accident. This rule applies with special force to accidents involving injuries. A driver in Billings violated this rule and several others in a driving...
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The concept of ‘negligence’ as used in Montana courts
When two non-lawyer Montana residents are talking about an automobile accident, one of the first questions to be asked is “Whose fault was it?” Almost all adult drivers in the state understand that liability for damages caused by an auto accident depends upon who was...
Proving fault and negligence in a car accident lawsuit
You are driving your vehicle and following all traffic laws, when suddenly your vehicle is struck by another vehicle. A car accident like this can result in physical injuries to you and your passengers as well as property damage to your vehicle. Depending on the...
When is a driver liable for a bicycle accident?
Bicycle accidents can result in serious harm and traumatic injuries to victims. It is important for bicycle accident victims to know when a negligent driver may be liable for the injuries and damages they have suffered. Bicycle riders can be particularly vulnerable to...
Wrongful death legal help for loved ones
This blog has previously discussed the importance of wrongful death legal protections when a loved one has been wrongfully killed. Wrongful death legal protections can apply in a variety of circumstances when a loved one has been killed in a traumatic accident...
Holding drunk drivers accountable and protecting victims
Drunk driving accidents can unexpectedly change the lives of victims forever. Because of the devastation a drunk driving accident can cause, victims and their families have important legal rights and protections available to them. Drunk drivers who cause an injury...
Truck drivers are subject to strict distracted driving rules
Commercial trucks are significantly larger and heavier than the average passenger which can result in catastrophic harm when a truck accident takes place. As a result, strict rules prohibit truck drivers from texting while driving or operating a hand-held mobile phone...
Understanding who may be liable for a medical malpractice claim
To make sure victims of medical negligence are adequately protected when harmed by medical negligence, a variety of different parties may be held liable for medical malpractice. This blog recently discussed how serious a failure to diagnose can be but medical...
The different types of compensation to help car accident victims
Victims of car accidents are commonly left with physical, financial and emotional harm and damages they may need help with. Personal injury damages can help victims through the difficult time that follows an unexpected car accident when they usually need help with...
The impacts of traumatic brain injuries and help for victims
One type of serious injury car accident victims may suffer are traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries can impact victims for days, weeks, months and even years following their injury and significantly disrupt their personal and professional lives....