Most people know that impaired driving is a mistake that can cost someone’s life. It’s also common knowledge that distracted driving endangers yourself and others. Somehow, many people still don’t seem to understand that drowsy or fatigued driving is also a major risk. More than half of all adult Americans admit to getting behind the wheel while tired. In fact,…Read More
Anytime you take to the roadway in Montana, you run the risk of encountering commercial trucks. While some semi-truck drivers and commercial trucking companies regularly follow the rules of the road, others engage in dangerous driving behaviors, such as driving after drinking, or driving while distracted, while on the clock. While the dangers of truck drivers driving drunk or distracted…Read More
Most Montana drivers probably have areas in which they could improve their performance behind the wheel, but recent research indicates that motorists who fall within one particular age group have more improvements to make than others. Millennial drivers have long been plagued by rumors of carelessness and recklessness behind the wheel, and it appears that their poor reputation is, in…Read More
If you are one of the many Montana residents who underwent a hip replacement because one of your real hips “gave out,” you may be at risk for complications that could cause you extreme pain or even death. A recent New York Times article reported on an orthopedic surgeon who asked for an artificial hip in 2006. By 2011, after…Read More
If you ever find yourself the victim of a trucking accident in Montana, chances are that your injuries would only be the first of many challenges. Truckers are rarely sole proprietors from whom you might seek reasonable compensation for your injuries. Your opponent in suit would instead often be a sprawling trucking company backed by major insurance interests, significant independent…Read More
Whether you are new to Big Sky Country or have grown up cycling Montana’s hills, you know bicycles are an everyday part of life in this beautiful state. In fact, they are so much a part of life the law recognizes them as vehicles, meaning they get the same attention as every other car and truck on the highway. It…Read More
Montana drivers know the danger they can face when encountering an 18-wheeler, especially in bad weather. Whether they are cruising down an Interstate, driving on one of Montana’s federal or state roads, or negotiating city traffic, hitting or being hit by a huge truck puts them at grave risk for serious injury or death. Forbes reports that the risk of…Read More
Surgery can be a frightening experience for many people in Montana. Not only do individuals fear the pain that comes with being operated on, but the sight of the body being opened up can be shocking. Qualified surgeons will properly anesthetize you depending on the needs of the surgery, even inducing temporary unconsciousness so that you do not feel pain…Read More
If you enjoy a bicycle ride to take in the beautiful scenery in Montana, you probably want to ensure you are safe when you ride. One of the best ways to stay safe is to wear a helmet, but many people do not. The reasons why may vary, but the reality is a helmet can save your life. According to…Read More
Most of those operating vehicles on the roads in and around Billings are likely confident in their driving skills as well as their ability to avoid collisions with other motorists. However, Mother Nature often has a way of throwing obstacles at all drivers that can make maintaining control of a vehicle much more difficult. Snow and rain can create slick…Read More