Getting injured on someone else’s property can turn a normal day into weeks or months of recovery. Maybe you fell in a store, got injured on a broken stairway, were bitten by a dog, or were attacked in a place that should have been secure. Whatever happened, you’re likely dealing with pain, stress, and questions: How serious is this going…Read More
Slip and fall accidents may seem like simple mishaps, but they send more than one million people to the emergency room every year in the United States, according to recent estimates. While many of these accidents result in minor bruises, others cause serious injuries, including broken hips, spinal cord trauma, and traumatic brain injuries. What many people don’t realize is…Read More
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have changed how we travel, but they’ve also introduced legal gray areas that most people never consider, until they’re injured in one. Many assume Uber or Lyft will automatically pay for damages after a crash, but that’s not always the case. When accidents happen, filing a rideshare accident lawsuit is sometimes necessary to recover…Read More
Every year, roughly 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs, and about 800,000 of them require medical attention, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That means someone seeks medical treatment for a dog bite about every 40 seconds. Despite those staggering numbers, many victims have no idea that they may pursue compensation…Read More
More than 7,314 pedestrians were killed and over 68,000 were injured in collisions with motor vehicles in one recent year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite the rise in autonomous vehicles and crash-avoidance technologies, accident rates continue to climb. Pedestrian accidents often lead to hospital stays, long-term recovery, costly medical bills, and financial stress that hits…Read More
You should ask questions about a lawyer's specific experience, their plan for your case, and their communication style. Meeting with a personal injury attorney after an accident empowers you to take a critical first step toward protecting your future. The initial consultation is your opportunity to interview a potential advocate and gather the information you need to make a confident…Read More
Every year, countless people face the devastating reality that the products they trusted were unsafe. Product liability law exists specifically for people in your situation—when manufacturers, designers, or sellers release dangerous products into the marketplace and those products cause real harm to real people. You’re dealing with injuries or a wrongful death that never should have happened. You might pursue…Read More
In Montana, we’re used to handling things ourselves. It’s how we’re raised—to be tough, practical, and take care of our own problems. But when an accident happens because someone else was careless—a distracted driver, a reckless trucker, or a business that didn’t fix a dangerous hazard—even the strongest and most independent of us can find ourselves facing challenges too big…Read More
Riding a motorcycle in Big Sky country makes the world feel bigger. The road stretches out ahead, and you’re completely alive in the moment. But all it took was a moment for one careless driver to turn that freedom into a crash that left you in agony and uncertainty about your future. It’s natural to feel disoriented, frustrated, and anxious…Read More
A serious accident caused by another party can disable you in an instant. You may have tens of thousands in medical bills and lost earnings. What should you do? Call a local personal injury lawyer to review your case. You may be entitled to compensation if the attorney can prove that another person caused the accident. Your Billings personal injury…Read More