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Railroad Crossing Safety Tips For Montana Drivers
Railroads play an important part in Montana’s economy. Long freight trains carry the state’s oil, coal and agricultural products to markets throughout the nation. But...
Bill Would Ban Texting, Cell Phone Use On Montana Highways
Distracted driving is a serious safety issue in the United States. A Montana legislator is trying to reduce the danger in our state through a...
How Serious Is Montana’s Drunk Driving Problem?
Most Montanans know that drunk driving is a serious public safety problem. But many may not realize that Montana has one of the most serious...
Federal Hours Of Service Rules Aim To Reduce Truck Driver Fatigue
Truck driver fatigue is a serious danger on Montana roads. When over-the-road truckers drive too long without rest, their alertness and reaction times are adversely...
Fighting For Montana Victims Of Medical Malpractice
Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals have a legal duty to provide a level of care consistent with the standard provided by competent practitioners in...
Montana Highway Deaths Declined In 2014
The New Year brought some encouraging news for Montana residents. The Montana Highway Patrol reported that the number of people killed on the state’s roads...
What Are My Rights If I Am Injured On The Job In The Oil Fields?
The development of technology to extract oil from the Bakken Shale fields of Montana and North Dakota has brought an unprecedented economic boom to the...
In Winter, Extra Care Can Reduce The Risk Of A Car Accident
Montana residents are familiar with winter driving. Yet every year accidents occur because someone failed to take winter weather and road conditions into account when...
Recovering Compensation For Car Accident Injuries
A serious auto accident can change a life in a matter of seconds. Car accident injuries can result in hospitalization, lingering pain, lost income from...
Montana Lawmakers Propose Raising Speed Limit On Interstates
Montana is a big state, and most Montanans are used to driving long distances. When traffic on rural highways is light, a person can save...
Workers’ Compensation Wage Loss Benefits In Montana
When an employee is unable to work due to a workplace injury accident, lost wages are a major concern. Fortunately, Montana’s workers’ compensation system provides...
Can I Recover Damages If I Am Injured By An Uninsured Driver?
Like almost every state, Montana requires all vehicle owners to carry liability insurance or post an indemnity bond to cover bodily injury damages resulting from...