Throughout Montana, motorcycles are a frequent sight on the roadways. While the majority of drivers of conventional vehicles and motorcyclists will generally share the road safely, there is a constant threat of a crash causing severe injuries and fatalities. Any car accident can cause damage, but when there is a motorcycle accident, the rider and any passenger that might also…Read More
Railroad work is much safer than it was decades ago. But a railroad track or rail yard is still a very dangerous place to work. Moving rail cars and locomotives can injure or kill anyone who gets in their path. Railroad workers can also fall victim to many of the injuries that occur in other workplaces, including falls, repetitive stress…Read More
In many personal injury cases in Montana, an insurance company is on the hook to pay all or a portion of the injured person’s damages. Unless the negligent party who caused the accident is a large corporation or a wealthy individual, insurance is often the only realistic source of compensation for the victim’s injuries. As a result, experienced personal injury…Read More
Although the worldwide drop in oil prices has slowed the Bakken oil boom, the energy industry is still important to the economy in and around Billings. There are three oil refineries in Yellowstone County, two of which are in the Billings area and one in Laurel. Oil refineries present a number of potential safety hazards for workers. The processing of…Read More
Over the last decade our society has learned that the risk of brain injury from playing football is much higher than previously thought. The news media has reported on a number of former professional players who have been diagnosed with brain damage, and the National Football League is struggling to cope with the issue. The issue is not limited to…Read More
In recent years, when thinking of crude oil extraction and production, we tend more and more to think of the discovery of the Bakken formation in western North Dakota and eastern Montana. This reserve continues to flourish, and many Montanans make their living as a result of this discovery. However, working in the oil fields themselves is, not surprisingly, dangerous.…Read More
The oil industry holds an important place in our economy and way of life. It is also an industry where many Montana residents rely on for employment. While working in an oil field can provide a great source of income, it is also a job that entails many risks and dangers. In addition, because the oil industry is dangerous, many…Read More
In Montana, the weather can be a big factor in road safety. Our state is prone to weather conditions that can make driving hazardous, including rain, sleet, icy roads and blowing and drifting snow. Heavy rain, wet roads and standing water in particular can give rise to hydroplaning, one of the most dangerous situations a driver can face. Fortunately, some…Read More
When a large semi truck collides with an automobile, a pickup truck or an SUV, the outcome is often tragic. The smaller vehicle does not stand much of a chance against the overwhelming size and weight of the semi. Not surprisingly, these accidents often result in serious injuries and death. Data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…Read More
A severe brain injury can result from any number of causes, from a work-related incident or even a serious car accident. Previously, this blog discussed the dangers faced by pedestrians in the community as two separate individuals were stuck by motor vehicles in Billings. While some accidents result in trauma to individuals’ bones and muscles, others cause serious harm to…Read More