There is an understandable risk of an auto accident every time a person takes to the Montana roadways. This is true regardless of the steps people take to be vigilant, cautious and stay safe. Other drivers can behave recklessly, break the law and act in ways that lead...
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Comparative negligence in Montana
If you have been in a car accident involving multiple vehicles, the at-fault driver or drivers will be legally liable for any accident-related damages, including medical expenses and lost wages. Other parties, such as the owner of the vehicle, may also be liable for...
What to do if you’re hurt by an uninsured motorist
So, you’ve been injured in a car accident. As you try to navigate your medical care and acclimate to life with your newfound injuries, you might be worried about your financial stability. This is understandable given your inability to work and the overwhelming medical...
Alcohol may be blamed for intersection accident in Missoula
The effectiveness of traffic control signs depends upon the ability of drivers to see the sign and perceive the warning. A recent intersection collision in Missoula gave attending officers the thought that alcohol or drugs may have impaired the ability of one driver...
Speeding is a factor in many Montana accidents
Montana has seen an increase in the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents in recent years, and speeding is one of the leading causes. Montana is known for its long, vast stretches of roads and highways, which may tempt many motorists to drive faster than usual....
Five ways to protect yourself from distracted drivers
If you follow the news at all, you know that distracted driving is an ongoing problem across the country, including right here in Montana. This behavior can be incredibly dangerous, too, given that those who take their eyes off the road for just a few seconds to check...
What are bad faith insurance practices?
After a car accident, Montana residents can be left in a difficult situation. They may have significant damage to their vehicles and may have injuries. Some of the injuries could be serious and require significant medical treatment. Soon after the accident, a driver’s...
Facing the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury
Any number of different types of accidents can leave a Montana resident with a traumatic brain injury, or aTBI. Car accidents are certainly common in Montana and throughout the rest of the country, but so are accidents caused by defective products and participation in...
Head-on collision on I-90 takes lives of two young women
Head-on collisions on an interstate highway can be fatal for both drivers due to the high speed of interstate highway traffic. A recent head-on collision on I-90 near Belgrade took the lives of two women, one a teenager from Billings. The accident The Montana Highway...
Deadly driver distractions continue to grow
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study cited 3,000 people killed in distraction-related crashes in 2020, accounting for eight percent of all traffic fatalities. The NHTSA also notes that the number could be much higher, considering that difficulty in...