Successfully Helping Injured People in Montana for More Than 40 Years
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...
It's no secret that winter driving can be challenging. In Montana, winter weather can be extreme and unexpected. Large amounts of snow and ice, black ice, strong winds, cold temperatures, and other factors contribute to often-dangerous driving conditions. If you were...
In Montana, there are special rules regarding trucking and transferring loads around the state. For over-sized trucks, an oversize permit must be requested and received. This permit is acceptable for three to five days before it expires, giving drivers enough time to...
Even when the weather is perfect, it can be difficult to make all the right decisions as a driver. Throw in Montana's often severe weather, such as ice or snow, and you find yourself in an even more challenging position. Those who drive recklessly in severe weather...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is the federal agency responsible for all-terrain vehicle safety. In Montana, the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks regulates ATV laws. Some critics, including the Consumer Federation of America, believe states should forbid...