Like most other states, Montana has laws under which a victim can seek punitive damages from the person, or business, responsible for her injuries. As the name implies, punitive damages are designed to punish the person who acted carelessly and caused an injury. In other words, punitive damages send a message to both the responsible person and the public that…Read More
Parents of Billings area teens know that their children do not always make the best decisions. Luckily, most of the time the bad decisions they do make do not get them into serious trouble. But occasionally a teen makes a poor decision that affects others. One such instance is when a teen driver engages in a distracting activity which can…Read More
Billings, with a population over 100,000 people, is the most populous city in Montana. Unfortunately, this means are roads can be more dangerous than our less densely populated neighbors. But, this does not mean that streets outside Billings lack much of the same risks, particularly regarding the possible negligence of our fellow drivers. In fact, we recently saw a very…Read More
Self-driving vehicles have been heralded as eliminating driver error and providing a safe transportation future. But autonomous vehicles may prevent only a third of all car accidents if their automated systems work too much like humans, according to a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study. Motorist error is the final failure in the sequence of events leading to over…Read More
Summer is here in Montana, and that means camping trips, fishing, family reunions, national holidays and more. Alcohol is often a large component of these events, but a celebration can turn tragic if someone makes the irresponsible decision to drive drunk, causing a car crash that injures or kills another person. Montanans may already know that driving with a blood-alcohol…Read More
Now that summer has arrived in Montana, many people will be outside to enjoy the nice weather. There are many activities that people will enjoy such as hiking, fishing and other activities outside the city, but people will also be outside within the city as well. One activity that people will be taking advantage of while in the city is…Read More
It is important for drivers to do their part to help keep bicyclists safe on the roadways. When drivers are careless or negligent, and causes a bicycle accident, they may be liable to compensate the bicycle rider for the damages and losses they have suffered. Bicycle accident victims can suffer a variety of serious injuries when they are struck by…Read More
Despite a drop in overall traffic accident deaths, preliminary estimates show that fatalities in crashes involving at least one small truck slightly increased in 2019. These National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates show the need to prevent car accidents and other vehicle crashes by implementing safety improvements. Earlier this month, the NHTSA issued preliminary data for the fatality analysis reporting…Read More
When getting behind the wheel, Montana residents rarely consider the possibility that they might become injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, this is a reality for thousands of people across the country every year. As accident victims recover from their injuries, they often find themselves facing medical expenses they never expected to have to deal…Read More
If you’re a fan of courtroom dramas, then you might think that a good lawyer is quick on his or her feet and is able to create “gotcha” moments in every case. While a lot of attorneys can think quickly and respond appropriately to unexpected situations, a lot of attorneys’ successes are based on preparation. So, if you’ve been injured…Read More