Many Montana residents use smartphones and similar devices to stay connected with work, family and friends throughout the day. But when people use that technology behind the wheel, they create a serious risk to themselves and everyone else on the road. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, half a million people in the United States are injured each year…Read More
Right after an auto accident you are likely to be in a state of shock and emotional distress. The purpose of this post is to give Billings readers of this blog some information about some things they should do if they find themselves in this traumatic situation. First of all, it is critical to remain at the scene. Leaving the…Read More
Large 18-wheel trucks are a common sight on Montana highways. But when a passenger car is involved in a collision with a semi truck, the results are often tragic for the occupants of the car. Because of their size and weight, large trucks can demolish a smaller vehicle when they hit it, resulting in injury or death to those inside.…Read More
head-on collision at highway speeds is a violent event that often results in serious injury or death. Tragically, this was the outcome of an auto accident that occurred recently on U.S. Highway 93 northwest of Whitefish. A 23-year-old woman from Montana died and two other people were injured when their vehicles collided head-on. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the…Read More
After a serious car accident, victims are often groping for answers. If you were injured and the other driver was at fault, you may be entitled to monetary damages. But in many accidents the investigation will reveal that both drivers were partly at fault. Does that prevent you from making a claim in Montana? It depends. In Montana, if you…Read More
When vehicles collide head-on at highway speeds, the results are often fatal. That was unfortunately the case when a head-on collision occurred recently near Alzada, Montana on U.S. Highway 212. A 16-year-old boy from South Dakota was killed in the crash. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the three-vehicle crash occurred when a Chevrolet Cruze struck some farm equipment being…Read More
Montana law requires that most employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. When an employee is injured on the job, they are generally entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits. Readers who are dealing with a work-related injury or illness may be interested in this overview of the claim process and the available benefits. The first step in the process is to report…Read More
The Montana Highway Patrol’s mission is to make the state’s roadways as safe as possible for motorists. But they can’t be everywhere at once, and they can’t prevent every car accident. So far this year 88 people have lost their lives on Montana roads. This compares to 111 traffic fatalities in the state last year. The Highway Patrol divides the…Read More
Intoxicated drivers are a major cause of serious injury and death on Montana Roads. Billings police believe a drunk driver was the cause of a car accident at the intersection of Rehberg Lane and Grand Avenue last Sunday evening. The crash sent two individuals to the hospital. According to law enforcement, the accident occurred when a silver Dodge pickup tried…Read More
Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable when they are involved in a collision with a larger vehicle. Sometimes they can be injured just by trying to get out of the way of a negligent driver. That appears to be what happened in a recent accident that occurred on Highway 312 and 12 Mile Road, northeast of Billings. According to the Montana Highway…Read More