Summer is here in Montana, and that means camping trips, fishing, family reunions, national holidays and more. Alcohol is often a large component of these events, but a celebration can turn tragic if someone makes the irresponsible decision to drive drunk, causing a car crash that injures or kills another person. Montanans may already know that driving with a blood-alcohol…Read More
When getting behind the wheel, Montana residents rarely consider the possibility that they might become injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, this is a reality for thousands of people across the country every year. As accident victims recover from their injuries, they often find themselves facing medical expenses they never expected to have to deal…Read More
If you’re a fan of courtroom dramas, then you might think that a good lawyer is quick on his or her feet and is able to create “gotcha” moments in every case. While a lot of attorneys can think quickly and respond appropriately to unexpected situations, a lot of attorneys’ successes are based on preparation. So, if you’ve been injured…Read More
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 rampage that has left three people hospitalized with injuries. On April 23, 2020, police received an…Read More
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 at fault. But what does fault mean? As used by judges and lawyers, the term…Read More
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 severity of the injuries and damages, you may also find that you are unable to…Read More
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 medical expenses, lost earnings and coping with the emotional trauma of the accident. Car accident victims who have…Read More
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 accident or fatal accident may face criminal penalties and liability but may also face civil liability as well through a…Read More
The Montana Department of Transportation recently published new information that travelers across the state will be glad to hear. There was reportedly a significant decrease in car accidents throughout the state in January. In fact, there were more than 30% fewer fatalities in that month in 2020 than occurred in the same month of the previous year. There were seven…Read More
A motor vehicle accident can change a person’s life in an instant. One second a Montana driver may be heading to the store or going to work, and the next moment that person may be left with pain and debilitating injuries. While anyone is susceptible to injuries in a crash, there is some reason to believe that certain people are…Read More