Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Road Fatalities are Up in Montana
After the pandemic, more and more drivers are hitting the road attempting to bring back some normalcy to their lives. Workplaces are opening back up and travel is on the upswing despite heavy gas prices. This has led to an increase in fatalities across the country and in Montana in the last year. The… Read More »
How to Preserve Evidence After a Truck Accident in Montana
Truck accidents are often serious and life-changing. Victims who get into an accident with a large semi-truck or big rig rarely walk away unharmed. They may face a lifetime of pain and suffering, as well as disability. If you suffered an injury in a truck accident in Montana, it is important to know where… Read More »
We Stand with Dr. Tom Weiner
There are many excellent physicians at St. Peters Health. Some 10 days ago there was another such physician there, someone who had been rendering care to the sickest patients amongst us. That physician was Dr. Tom Weiner. He devoted his care to cancer patients at the hospital since 1996. I have talked with several… Read More »
What do you do when you are involved in a car crash?
After a car accident, having the right legal representation can make all the difference in your financial recovery. Receiving compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses can significantly relieve financial stress as you focus on recovering from your injuries. The attorneys at Doubek, Pyfer & Storrar will: Help you get proper… Read More »
What kind of car insurance do I need?
Montana law requires all drivers to have auto insurance. The law also requires minimum insurance amounts. For instance, you are required to carry a minimum of $25,000 liability coverage; $25,000 uninsured motorist coverage (“UM”) and $20,000 property damage coverage. (Montana Code Annotated § 61-6-103). These are the bare minimum requirements that Montana drivers must… Read More »