Recent Blog Posts
Was That Tire Blowout Really an Accident?
Sometimes a blowout is a freak event. But more often than people think, it was preventable. Worn tread, cracked sidewalls, tires kept on a vehicle years past their safe lifespan. When a tire fails because someone skipped maintenance or ignored a warning, that’s not bad luck. That’s negligence. And if it puts you in… Read More »
Underride Collisions in Montana: Why Lighting, Conspicuity Tape, and Guards Matter (and Who Gets Sued)
If a truck’s safety equipment had been working properly, would you or your loved one still have been hurt? That’s the question families ask us after underride crashes. Federal law requires commercial trucks to have rear guards, reflective tape, and functioning lights specifically to prevent cars from sliding underneath trailers. When trucking companies fail… Read More »
Snow and Ice Semi-Truck Crashes in Montana: How Federal “Extreme Caution” Rules Apply to Liability
When a semi-truck crashes into your vehicle on an icy Montana highway, the trucking company will often claim the weather was to blame. But federal law says otherwise. Under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, truck drivers must exercise “extreme caution” in hazardous conditions and reduce speed accordingly. If a trucker was going too fast… Read More »
Montana Chain Requirements on Mountain Passes: When a Trucking Company Is Liable for Not Chaining Up
If a semi-truck without chains slid into your vehicle on a Montana mountain pass, the trucking company might be liable for your injuries. Montana law requires commercial vehicles to use tire chains when conditions demand it. However, sometimes trucking companies and drivers ignore these requirements, putting everyone on the road at risk. When chains… Read More »
Urban vs Rural Collisions: Where Bike & Rider Risks Are Highest
If you’ve been hit while riding your bike in Montana, where the crash happened matters more than you think. Urban and rural collisions create completely different injuries, legal battles, and insurance fights. Knowing these differences helps you protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve. If you suffered an injury in a bicycle… Read More »
Why Motorcycle Crashes Cause Severe Spinal Injuries
If you’re reading this after a motorcycle accident left you or a loved one with spinal damage, you need to know this: these injuries are as serious as they feel, they often result in permanent damage, and you deserve far more compensation than the insurance company will initially offer. Understanding why motorcycle accidents cause… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety in Montana: A Year-to-Year Fatality View
In the past decade, fatal motorcycle crashes have increased significantly across Montana. If you ride a motorcycle in Montana, or someone you love does, understanding these trends matters because they reveal where the biggest dangers lie and what factors keep leading to preventable deaths. If you suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident, our… Read More »
Truck Accidents By Time and Day: What National Data Says About Montana Trends
If you’ve been in a truck accident in Montana, you’re probably wondering if there was anything you could have done differently. Unfortunately, truck crashes follow clear patterns based on time and day, and these patterns have nothing to do with how careful you were as a driver. Understanding when these crashes happen most often… Read More »
Montana Truck Accidents in Bad Weather: Who’s Liable?
Truck crashes in Montana get worse when the weather turns bad. If you’ve been hurt in a weather-related truck accident, conditions like snow, ice, wind, and fog may affect your case. It is important to know that the weather doesn’t excuse a truck driver’s negligence. In fact, it actually makes their duty to drive… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Accidents and Catastrophic Injuries: What to Do if You’re Seriously Injured
Montana is known for its wide open spaces. However, its roads are not. Commercial vehicles use Montana freeways as a popular route to and from Canada, as well as the east coast. As a result, roads are often congested with commercial trucks at all hours of the day. Sadly, these commercial trucks can cause… Read More »