Belgrade, Montana Personal Injury Blog

In the world of car accidents, getting rear-ended by another driver may be the most common. It can be frustrating to get into a rear-end crash, but it is not usually the end of the world. While these types of accidents are very common, if someone rear-ends you, you can still obtain injuries from the crash.

According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), rear-end collisions account for over 30 percent of all motor vehicle crashes. How do these accidents occur and what injuries should you look out for after the crash?

When you are involved in an accident, the stress sets in immediately. The problem becomes even more of a headache when the accident is caused by a delivery truck. Many delivery trucks are generic trucks, which means you might not know the company operating the truck just by looking at it. Let's examine the liability issues with a delivery truck crash.

If you can identify the company operating the delivery truck, such as UPS or FedEx, you can easily file a lawsuit against the company. Companies are responsible for the accidents caused by their drivers so long as the driver was an actual employee of the company and was acting within the scope of their employment at the time of the crash.

Owning a gun comes with a lot of responsibility. It's best to receive the proper training before using a firearm or carrying it with you. There are times when a firearm accidentally discharges. If you have never experienced an accidental discharge, it can be frightening the first time it happens. Let's take a look at the most common causes of accidental firearm discharge.

One of the most common causes of accidental firearm discharge is complacency. The more someone becomes comfortable with their firearm, the likelier it is that they become complacent. Complacency sets in because the firearm owner becomes comfortable with their gun. This can easily lead to accidental discharge due to failing to put the safety on or leaving the gun unattended.

Trucks of all different sizes help move the economy. When you see them all over the roads of Montana, you know that things are going well. The more there are, the more likely it is that they will be involved in an accident. Truck accidents can lead to incredibly tragic injuries and even death. The injured parties could miss out on a lot of wages, which we will discuss in today's post.

If your injury stemming from a truck accident forces you to miss time at work, you will likely wonder how you will pay your bills. Accident victims can easily find themselves in financial trouble because of lost wages. The trouble occurs when you are unable to pay your monthly bills that are then compounded by medical expenses stemming from the crash.