Successfully Helping Injured People in Montana for More Than 40 Years
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...
We may not want to talk about it or admit it but winter is just around the corner. Hardy Montana residents know that comes with new sets of challenges, especially when driving. Aside from snow and ice, drivers must be alert to vehicles on the side of the road,...
Ingrained as part of Montana's culture, it is not uncommon to witness someone sipping a beer at the wheel. A casual drinking attitude has been commonplace in the state for decades. Binge drinking is seen as just a part of the college lifestyle while walking out of the...
According to a report recently released by the Governors' Highway Safety Association (GHSA), nearly 5,000 Americans were killed in drowsy driving-related crashes in 2015. The report, aptly titled "Wake Up Call! Understanding Drowsy Driving and What States Can Do,"...
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...
It's no secret that out of any age group operating motor vehicles, teen drivers have the highest rate of automobile accidents. This is mainly due to their inexperience. Here in Montana, though, it's a much more serious issue. Montana has the highest rate of automobile...
As the mercury rises and the days get longer, car and truck drivers are sharing the roads with more motorcyclists. May is designated as "Motorcycle Awareness Month." The purpose is to remind all motorists to exercise extra care when behind the wheel - especially with...
From a minor fender-bender to a serious head-on collision, being involved in any type of car accident is likely to be a scary and disorienting experience. In the wake of an accident, you may feel a range of strong emotions which could lead you to do or say things that...
A few years ago, safety regulators began to notice a strange pattern of incidents in which a vehicle's airbag had suddenly exploded, spraying plastic and metal shrapnel through the passenger compartment. Urgent safety investigations around the globe resulted in the...
If you live and drive in the Belgrade area, chances are you've had your share of close encounters with semi-trucks. Especially on I-90, semis are such a common sight in Montana that it can be easy to forget just how dangerous they really are. Keep these tips in mind...