Truck accidents can be costly for victims. A recent study conducted by a state medical school revealed that it is possible that health issues, even minor health issues, can increase a truck driver’s chances of a truck accident when they have 3 or more health-related issues. While the skill and experience of the driver can be factors that contribute to…Read More
In the United States of America, including Montana, employees have the right to work in an environment where all necessary precautions are taken to ensure a worker’s safety. This holds true for any line of work, whether you are in a warehouse, out in the field on a construction site or working at an oil field. If you are injured…Read More
It is unfortunate that some drivers in Montana choose to get behind the wheel after drinking. Not only does this violate the law, but it places other drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians in jeopardy. Any car accident carries with it the danger of people being severely injured and dying, but when it involves a drunk driver, it is particularly egregious due…Read More
For years, deaths in motor vehicle accidents have been on the decline in the United States. But some Montana readers may be surprised to learn that this is no longer the case. According to preliminary estimates released recently by the National Safety Council, car accident deaths in 2016 were up six percent over the previous year. This follows a seven…Read More
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Montana. For many people, the consequences are fatal. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drunk driving killed 932 people in the state in the ten-year period from 2003 through 2012. That averages out to about 93 deaths per year, and between seven and eight per month. Montana’s death rate…Read More
As we discussed in our last post, there are a number of ways in which negligence by semi-truck drivers and trucking companies can cause an accident. One form of negligence is a failure to properly secure the truck’s cargo. A cargo that shifts while the truck is in motion, or that falls from the truck, can have disastrous consequences on…Read More
A collision between a semi truck and a passenger vehicle is rarely an unavoidable event. Typically there is some form of negligence involved. This negligence can be on the part of the truck driver, the driver of the other vehicle, the truck company responsible for the rig’s maintenance, or any combination of these parties. Most drivers in Montana know that…Read More
In Montana, once a personal injury lawsuit is commenced both sides are required to exchange information in a process known as “discovery.” The goal of discovery is to promote fairness and prevent surprises in litigation by allowing each side to inquire about the other’s case before trial. In a personal injury case arising out of a car accident, one of…Read More
Whenever a school bus is involved in an accident, the safety of the students on the bus is a paramount concern. In a recent collision involving two school buses and two automobiles just outside Billings Senior High, none of the students on the two buses were hurt. Unfortunately, two occupants of the cars were injured and taken to area hospitals.…Read More
A traumatic brain injury occurs when a blow to the head or a penetration of the skull results in brain damage. Depending on the extent of brain damage, a TBI can be classified as mild, moderate or severe. A severe TBI may be diagnosed if the symptoms include a worsening or persistent headache, seizures or convulsions, vomiting, slurred speech, dilated…Read More