Bicyclists are extremely vulnerable to injury or death when they are involved in a collision with a motor vehicle. A recent accident near Billings serves as a tragic reminder of this. A 58-year-old man from Park City died on July 6 when a Chevy Impala hit his bicycle on Old Highway 10 near 1st Street NE. The victim was declared…Read More
A recent survey of accident data from all 50 states resulted in a conclusion that may shock many Montana residents. Our state is ranked number one for fatal motor vehicle accidents after adjusting for population. Researchers reviewed data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Federal Highway Administration. The data showed that in 2013, Montana had 22.6 road…Read More
One of the most common types of motor vehicle accidents in Montana is the rear-end accident. These accidents can occur at stop lights or stop signs, or when traffic is slowing down on a highway or freeway. Many rear-end accidents are simple fender benders, with little damage to the vehicles. But many are more serious, and they often result in…Read More
The number of activities posing risks of traumatic brain injury for victims in Montana and the United States have multiplied in recent years. The consequences of TBI have already been felt in professional football especially after former NFL players began experiencing depression and Alzheimer symptoms at younger ages. However, those involved in action sports are now feeling the impact of…Read More
It takes only a few seconds for an accident to happen on a Montana highway. Any activity that takes a driver’s attention off the road for those few seconds significantly increases the odds of a car accident. The toll from distracted driving in the United States is horrendous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nine people die…Read More
Brain injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), brain injuries result in more than 50,000 deaths annually. Brain injuries are a contributing factor in about one-third of all deaths from injury in the U.S. Many Montana families can verify the terrible effects a brain…Read More
Working people in Montana will have access to important information about the safety records of their employers and potential employers under a new rule promulgated this month by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Under the new rule, companies with 20 or more employees will be required to submit work injury and occupational disease information to OSHA, which will then…Read More
The range of injuries that can result from a car accident is almost limitless. Depending on the force of the impact, a car collision can result in anything from minor strains and sprains to catastrophic trauma like a brain injury or paralysis One very common type of injury sustained in Montana motor vehicle accidents is injury to the soft tissues…Read More
To recover compensation in a Montana personal injury case, injured parties must prove what damages they have suffered, including medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering. One of the most critical pieces of evidence in proving damages is the injured person’s own medical records. Relevant medical records will include those from the date of the accident, showing the nature…Read More
When a Montana worker is injured on the job, he or she has the right to collect workers’ compensation benefits. One question many injured employees have is whether they can go to their own doctor for treatment after a work-related injury. Unfortunately, in Montana, the worker does not have a say in what doctor they see for ongoing treatment. The…Read More