If you live in Belgrade, Montana, or anywhere else in the state, you may wonder how car accidents are handled in our state. What are your rights and responsibilities if you are involved in a crash? How can you recover compensation for your injuries and damages? How is...
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Amid DUI crackdown, Montana fatality statistics are highlighted
In Montana and other states across the nation, holidays are a prime time to address the possibility of drivers who are going to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or using drugs. Driving under the influence is a major problem year-round, but it is worse when...
Beware of these hidden car accident injuries
Many accident injuries are readily apparent. Others take some time to present themselves, which can affect how and when you seek medical treatment. This is important when it comes to your personal injury lawsuit, as failing to identify car accident-related...
Discuss these common causes of fatal car crashes with your teen
Montana saw the fifth highest rate of fatal car crashes involving teen drivers in the nation from 2011 to 2020. During this time, 10.6 teen driver fatalities occurred each year. This amounted to 2.69 fatalities for every 10,000 teen drivers. Given these stark...
Accident highlights importance of wearing a seat belt
There are many things Montana drivers can do to reduce their risk of an accident. Avoiding drunk and distracted driving, not speeding and not driving when you are tired are all important safety measures you should take when driving. Wearing a seatbelt is another...
Montana “Move Over Law” expanded to prevent road worker crashes
In Montana, auto accidents can impact anyone and leave them catastrophically injured with an uncertain future. Some, however, are at greater risk than others. People who not only use the roads to travel back and forth but also work on the roads are in great jeopardy...
What specific road dangers should worry people in Montana?
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...
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...
Available damages following a vehicle accident
A motor vehicle accident occurs in an instant but can cause injuries that will affect you for the rest of your life. You may be unable to return to the kind of work you did before you were injured, meaning that your income and that of your family will be forever...