Successfully Helping Injured People in Montana for More Than 40 Years
Last week we discussed the fact that teenage drivers are at greater risk of being involved in a car accident than other drivers who are more experienced. Unfortunately, inexperience may have been a factor in a recent single-vehicle crash that left four people injured...
Novice drivers are uniquely vulnerable behind the wheel. In a motorist’s first year of driving, he or she is more likely to be involved in devastating car accidents than at any other point in time. As a result, many states have initiated graduated drivers licensing...
A few years ago, the media spent considerable time and resources covering the Toyota sudden acceleration scandal. The idea that our nation’s vehicles could suddenly speed out of control without warning was a terrifying one and the public could not seem to get...
Not long ago, a young man was riding his motorcycle through the streets of Billings. The Montana man's evening cruise ended tragically at the intersection of Sixth Street West and Grand Avenue. An SUV collided with the motorcycle, which caused the biker to sustain...
A car is not only a tool that takes people from point A to point B, but it can be a tool for enjoyment as well. Driving through a beautiful state such as Montana can be calming or even romantic for a couple in love. While many people enjoy driving a car, it is...
Last week, we discussed the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique safety concerns faced by many elderly drivers. Another particularly vulnerable American driving population that faces unique safety issues on a regular basis is the teen driving...
Fireworks are ubiquitous on the Fourth of July. However, these bright and festive bursts of sound, light and color are regularly used during major celebrations, concerts and festivals throughout the year. Perhaps because fireworks are so common in American life,...
When a drunk, drowsy, distracted or enraged driver gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, society recognizes that this driver is a potential threat to the safety of other motorists. However, far more subtle driving behavior can also greatly impact the ability of other...
Last week, a serious car accident occurred in Billings. According to police, a motorcyclist sped through an intersect at St. Andrews Drive and Wicks Lane Thursday night. Unfortunately, a car was attempting to make a turn through the intersection at the same time. The...
In Montana, we all know that cars are supposed to move to the side of the road when an emergency vehicle is approaching with its lights and sirens on. While these vehicles certainly take ownership of the road in emergency situations, their drivers are still...