Being involved in a truck accident is traumatic. The injuries sustained by those in the smaller passenger vehicle are often severe, even catastrophic, or deadly. After all, a fully-loaded commercial truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, while the average passenger vehicle weighs between 3,000 an [...]
Truck accidents are a severe problem in Montana. In one recent year, 1,094 truck accidents got reported in the state, resulting in 556 injuries and 23 fatalities. Unfortunately, these accidents represent a significant increase from the previous years, when 931 truck accidents occurred, resulting in [...]
Distracted driving is quickly becoming the top cause of automobile accidents. According to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration, in 2020 there were 3,142 deaths due to distracted driving, that accounts for 8.7% of all crash fatalities. While many states have enacted laws th [...]
Across the United States, pedestrian deaths averaged 20 deaths a day in 2021, the highest in four decades. In Montana, however, pedestrian accidents decreased that same year. Yet, while pedestrian accidents are down a bit, there is still cause for concern. The Governors Highway Safety Association sh [...]
According to the Montana Occupational Injuries and Illnesses 2019 Report, Montana employees across all industries experienced 13,700 OSHA recordable nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses. This translates into an overall incidence rate of 3.9 injuries per 100 full-time workers. Industries with [...]
In the last decade, Google and Apple have both launched systems designed to make driving with your smartphone safer. Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto both allow users to interact with their smartphones even while driving. Now, drivers can make hands-free calls, dictate texts, and even access Spotify [...]
