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I Was in a Car Accident – When Should I Hire an Attorney?
After a car accident, you may feel scared and overwhelmed. You may be in the hospital or undergoing extensive rehabilitation. You may not get to return to work anytime soon. This can complicate your life and create financial hardships. Insurance companies know this. That’s why they often pressure accident victims to sign a quick… Read More »
Is Insurance Coverage Important in a Personal Injury Case?
Insurance works in two basic ways: First, when you have your own personal injury insurance, i.e. car insurance, it protects you from being held financially responsible for damages or injuries you may cause to others in an accident. This provides you with peace of mind and financial security for your and your family. If… Read More »
Winter in Montana Starts Off with 440 Collisions in Two Days!
Portions of Montana saw several inches of snow, resulting in more than 440 collisions on the state’s roadways in two days following a snowfall in November. According to the Montana Highway Control, four of those 440 crashes were fatal—two in Yellowstone County and two in Flathead County. Several counties in Montana throughout the western… Read More »
Breaking Truck Driving Laws is Dangerous
Every day, 18-wheelers barrel down our nation’s highways, carrying with them the potential for disaster. When truck drivers violate the rules and regulations put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), they jeopardize not only their safety but also the safety of everyone else on the road. The Federal Motor Carrier… Read More »
Who Can You Hold Liable After a Truck Accident?
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 and 3,500 pounds. That’s a significant difference when… Read More »
What Makes Truck Accidents So Deadly?
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 497 injuries and 19 deaths. What makes truck accidents… Read More »
Are Distracted Driving Laws Different for Truckers?
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 that put penalties into place for drivers who drive distracted,… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents Still Cause for Concern in Montana
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 showed 17 pedestrian fatalities in the state of… Read More »
What Are the 5 Most Common Workplace Injuries?
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 higher workplace incidence rates per 100 full-time workers include: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreations—5.7 injuries… Read More »
Do Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Make Driving Safer?
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 without taking their hands off the wheel…. Read More »