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...
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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...
Drowsy driving is dangerous and widespread
Impaired driving is not limited to alcohol, drugs, or distractions such as texting. Fatigued driving can also have fatal consequences. Fatal crashes Driving while fatigued, known as drowsy driving, causes thousands of motor vehicle accidents in this country each year...
Car accidents can cause physical and emotional trauma
With thinking about the thousands of car accidents that occur every year, sometimes we forget that each crash affects both the body and mind. This includes more than traumatic brain injuries. When discussing car accidents, mental health is often left out. But motor...
Car accidents emphasize the importance of safe driving
This past spring, several deadly car accidents occurred throughout Montana, highlighting the dangers of negligent driving. The accidents resulted in five fatalities and several injuries. At the time of the crashes, the Montana Highway Patrol reported that there had...