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Montana Highway Fatalities Increased 17 Percent In 2015

Fatal accidents on Montana roads were up significantly in 2015, and state officials think several factors are at work. In 2015, 224 people died in...

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Protecting The Rights Of Occupational Disease Victims In Montana

Montana residents who are exposed to chemicals, fumes and dust in the workplace may be at risk for a variety of occupational diseases. Workers in...

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Can Asking The Right Questions Reduce The Risk Of Doctor Error?

People in Montana rely on their doctors to make accurate diagnoses, give sound medical advice and treat their ailments competently and professionally. When a physician...

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Hospitals That Foster A Safety Culture Reduce Medical Mistakes

In last week’s post we discussed the alarming number of medical malpractice incidents in the United States, and some of the reasons malpractice occurs. This...

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Survey Reports Leading Causes Of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs at an alarming rate in the United States. Montana residents may be interested to learn that most doctors will be sued at...

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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Repetitive Stress?

Many people in Montana think of workers’ compensation claims in terms of on-the-job accidents involving workers in construction or heavy industry. The system does indeed...

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Proving Damages Is Critical In Severe Brain Injury Cases

A serious traumatic brain injury is one of the most life-changing events possible. A severe brain injury can affect multiple areas of the body. It...

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Traffic Engineers Work To Make The Streets Of Billings Safer

The safe design of roads and intersections can play a significant role in reducing the number of car accident injuries. Some of the most important...

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Rig-up And Rig-down Safety Issues For Montana Oil Field Workers

There are a lot of ways workers can be injured in the oil fields of Montana and North Dakota. Injuries can occur at any stage...

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What Is Traumatic Brain Injury And What Is Its Impact In Montana?

Traumatic brain injuries are more frequently in the news and Montanans may wonder what a traumatic brain injury is. Traumatic brain injuries are traumatic injuries...

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Family Of Montana Man Who Died In Oil Fields Sues Oil Company

The family of a 39-year-old Montana man who died in the Bakken oil fields has brought a federal lawsuit against the Texas oil company that...

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Montana Road And Highway Workers Are At Risk For Silicosis

Silicosis is a serious and disabling lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust. This material is found in rock, sand, granite and soil....

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