Construction work is an important industry in Montana. However, construction workers, whether they are erecting a building or fixing a road, face dangers every day on the job. In fact, one construction worker in Helena was recently seriously injured in a workplace accident. The accident occurred around 9:00 a.m. The worker was in a six to eight foot deep trench…Read More
Everyone in Montana must practice defensive driving, but this is especially true for drivers of semi-trucks. A truck’s sheer size and weight can cause significantly more damage if they are involved in a wreck. Moreover, some semi-trucks carry hazardous materials, which could be dangerous if they spill on the roadway due to a crash. However, truckers do not always drive…Read More
Being involved in a serious accident can alter a person’s life in an instant. When an accident victim suffers a severe injury, such as a head trauma, that person could suffer short and long-term effects. A traumatic brain injury could result in a lifetime of pain and suffering and ongoing medical treatments. Such a situation is emotional and challenging for…Read More
In general, under Montana’s Workers’ Compensation Act, employers are required to provide employees with workers’ compensation benefits if the employee meets the requirements for benefits. However, while any employer can elect to provide employees with workers’ compensation benefits there are numerous exceptions under Montana law in which they are not required to do so. One exception in which the Workers’…Read More
Suffering a head trauma in a serious accident is likely a life-altering event for residents in Montana and elsewhere. Many brain injuries have long-term effects, impacting a victim in a wide range of ways. In some cases, a brain injury could be so debilitating that the victims are unable to work or enjoy their quality of life. In other situations,…Read More
Some people in Montana may think that they can combat driver fatigue with a cup of coffee or an energy drink, rolling down the window for some fresh, cool air or turning up the volume on the radio. However, none of these acts can compensate for the fact that if a person is overtired, he or she should not be…Read More
Even though motorists are educated and trained to drive safely and added technology in vehicles is supposed to make traveling in motor vehicles safer, this doesn’t save travelers in Montana and elsewhere from negligent drivers. While our awareness of safety concerns is heightened, this doesn’t stop drivers from engaging in distracting activities while driving, driving while fatigued or even drunk…Read More
Many people in Billings engage in multitasking every day to the point where some will brag about how many activities they can do at once. The advent of smartphones has made multi-tasking even more prevalent. However, there is one instance in which multi-tasking can be dangerous — while driving. Driving while trying to send or reply to a text message…Read More
Automobiles hold an important role in America, but they are also the culprit for many risks, dangers and catastrophes across the nation. Although many efforts are made to prevent and reduce negligent, reckless and intoxicated driving, these are the common causes of car accidents. According to recent reports, a fatal car crash occurred west of Libby. Based on reports by…Read More
Just about anyone in Billings can be injured due to their line of work. Of course, it may seem obvious that people with physical jobs, such as factory workers, construction workers or oil field workers may be exposed to many workplace dangers. However, even those in office jobs can suffer workplace injuries, for example, repetitive stress disorder due to having…Read More