If you suffered from a spinal cord injury, treatment can be extensive and life-long. In the U.S., the most common cause of a spinal cord injury or an SCI is a motor vehicle accident, explains the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. An SCI can cause the loss of all motor and sensory function below the injury or cause the loss…Read More
Whether you were recently involved in an alcohol-related traffic accident or you regularly drive and are worried about the risk of a DUI crash, it is important to understand the scope of this problem in the state of Montana. Every year, many lives are lost due to drunk drivers across Montana and even more people are injured in these collisions.…Read More
Most people in Montana understand that whenever they choose to travel as a passenger in a vehicle, they may accept (to a certain degree) the risks potentially posed by the actions of their drivers. Given that most people traveling as passengers in vehicles have an existing relationship with the drivers transporting (and thus trust in their judgment and abilities), few…Read More
Anxiety affects many people in Montana and across the nation as the end of the year approaches. In some cases, this anxiety can result in problems on the road. While aggressive driving is present throughout the year, it can become more noticeable around the holidays. People who become enraged while behind the wheel often display hazardous driving behaviors, which can…Read More
Montana has had a bad reputation for drunk driving. While the state has vast roadways and a much smaller population than many other states, it seems drinking and driving is a problem it could not avoid. The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility explains in 2018 that per 100,000 population, Montana had an average of 7.4 fatal drunk driving accidents, whereas…Read More
While Montana residents cherish the quality of life they enjoy, they unfortunately cannot fully escape the risk of being hit by vehicles when walking or running on area roads. According to records from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, overall vehicular deaths in Montana declined significantly between 2009 and 2018 yet pedestrian deaths remained consistent. Data Reveals Pedestrian Death Count…Read More
Montana residents like you might suffer from a head injury after a crash. Brain injuries – especially traumatic ones – often have lasting impacts on the victim. If you suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you might handle the aftermath for years to come. The cognitive effects are often most prominent. In particular, TBI sufferers often experience memory impairment…Read More
Residents in Montana often feel proud of their state and its beauty. However, the state has received notoriety for something not quite worthy of typical Montanan pride as it seems to have become a hot spot for drunk drivers. According to a report by KULR8.com, Montana led the nation for the number of drunk driving deaths in 2018. Montana’s Ranking…Read More
Under Montana unfair settlement law, your automobile insurance company owes you a duty to act fairly and in good faith. If your insurer handles your claim with deceptive, unfair or unreasonable practices, you have the right to seek justice. In Montana, you may bring a complaint before the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, and you may take your dispute to…Read More
Rumble strips are those notches along the lines on a roadway. If you drive over them, they make a loud noise that draws your attention. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, rumble strips can help prevent accidents where your vehicle either crosses the center line or the white line on the edge of the road. Grab Attention Rumble strips…Read More