Rural roads in Montana can be very dangerous for hikers and hitchhikers. Rural roads often provide the only pathway through reservations in Montana. Public transit is nonexistent, and hitchhiking is viewed as dangerous. For these reasons, individuals traversing rural...
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Wrongful Death
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...
You can seek wrongful death compensation after a fatal crash
Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of death in the United States. Montana is no exception. Despite there being fewer people per square mile in Montana than most other states, there is still a risk any time you get on the road. People die on the roads every...
Can a wrongful death suit cover punitive damages?
It varies from state to state, but in Montana the short answer is yes. Basically, there are two types of lawsuits when someone dies or is killed: criminal and civil. A criminal case involves the government. The government charges an individual and seeks to punish that...
Trucking Fatalities Increase Despite Safety Regulations
Despite continued efforts to make working conditions safer for commercial truck drivers, such as regulations on how many hours they are allowed to drive in a certain time period, accidents still occur. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...