Anyone in Montana who has suffered a serious injury at some point in their life knows the impact such an injury can have on day-to-day activities. Even something like a broken bone, which may seem like a simple enough injury, can have a dramatic effect on how people...
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New rule will bring automatic emergency braking systems to trucks
Trucking safety has been an issue for decades. And it’s a major issue. In fact, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that as many as 60,000 rear-end accidents occur each year where a heavy vehicle, like a semi-truck, is the...
What does it mean to be a comparative fault state?
Historically, our state’s legal landscape was much different than the rest of the country. And, while in many ways, over the past few decades, Louisiana has tried to make its laws more uniform with the rest of the country, we still do things a bit differently. One way...
Which Montana roads are the most dangerous?
Some people think that Montana’s roadways are safe given the limited amount of traffic seen on them. But this simply isn’t true. Montana has dangerous roads and intersections, just like any other state, and those who fail to exercise caution in these areas could put...
Is the property owner at fault if you are injured on their land?
Montana residents enter the property of others all the time – grocery stores, hotels, restaurants and even the common areas of an apartment complex are almost always owned by someone else. So, what happens if you are injured on another person’s property? Could the...
Watch for these hidden signs of traumatic brain injury
Not all car accident injuries are readily apparent. In fact, some have hidden symptoms that are commonly written off as something less severe. Failing to recognize these hidden injuries can lead to more extensive damage, which could leave you or a loved one with...
More than two dozen injured when patio collapses at golf club
In Montana, stories about accidents with injuries and loss of life will often cause people to immediately think about auto crashes and work injuries. However, people can be hurt in many other unfortunate incidents. Some happen when they encounter a dangerous situation...
Have you been harmed by a defective Remington rifle?
Because firearms are deadly weapons, there is a certain level of risk associated with gun ownership. Unfortunately, even when proper training and precautions are taken, injuries or even death can result when the firearm is defective Many individuals and families in...
What is premises liability?
The concept of a personal injury lawsuit is quite simple: if you are injured due to another party’s negligent, reckless or intentional conduct, that party may be court-ordered to pay you financial compensation for your injuries. Of course, it isn’t always as simple as...
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...