As you pursue your personal injury lawsuit, there are multiple legal issues that you’ll have to address. And if you mishandle them, then you could end up being denied the compensation that you need. One of those legal issues is the deposition. Here, prior to trial,...
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Your options after a slip-and-fall accident
Winter in Montana means many slippery surfaces. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their property safe for visitors. When you slip and fall on someone else’s property, you have the right to file a premises liability action to recover compensation for your...
What is modified comparative negligence?
When a car accident happens, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault for the accident. In many cases, both drivers’ negligence contributed to the crash. If an injured party files a personal injury suit, a judge or jury will be responsible for determining what...
The life-changing impact of traumatic brain injuries
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...
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...