Truckers driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are a deadly menace on Montana roads and throughout the nation. Late in June, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which enforces federal trucking regulations, announced it had taken 287 commercial truck and bus drivers off the road in its annual enforcement sweep, conducted in April and May of this year.…Read More
When operating a motor vehicle, Montana drivers are expected to obey all traffic rules and speed limits, to pay attention to their surroundings, and to maintain a lookout at all times for other vehicles and pedestrians. When the roadways are affected by natural conditions, like rain, extra care must be taken. However, one Billings truck driver may not have accounted…Read More
The Maryland driver involved in a fatal motorcycle-car accident earlier this month is now in custody at the Yellowstone County Detention Facility. The accident occurred on Highway 10 in Laurel. The driver of the car allegedly fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. The victim, a motorcyclist, was found unresponsive and with no pulse. Police identified excessive speed as a…Read More
For family members, the sudden loss of a loved one in an automobile accident can be devastating. Although no amount of money can compensate for a wrongful death, obtaining a recovery against a negligent driver may help with expenses and, in some instances, provide a degree of closure. A woman from Billings was recently killed when her vehicle was struck…Read More
Earlier this week, a teenager was sentenced to 2 ½ years behind bars — with a year to serve, and the remainder suspended — for a fatal car accident that happened while he was texting. His sentence reflects a growing trend in many states to criminalize cell phone use while driving. But not in Montana, at least yet. In 2011,…Read More