Category Archives: Auto Accident
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 »
Montana Autonomous Vehicle Accident Liability: Who Pays When Self-Driving Cars Crash?
When you get hit by a self-driving car or truck in Montana, figuring out who caused the crash is much harder than a normal car accident. Instead of just one driver being at fault, you might be dealing with the car owner, the tech company, the car maker, or even the people who wrote… Read More »
Spinal Cord & TBI from Big Rig Accidents: What Are Your Legal Options?
A collision with a commercial truck is unlike any other vehicle accident. When you’re involved in a crash with a big rig, the injuries are often severe, even catastrophic. If that crash left you or someone you care about with a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury, your world likely feels shattered…. Read More »
Why Are Underride Crashes So Catastrophic?
When most people think about car-versus-truck collisions, they imagine the obvious danger: size and weight. But there’s an even more lethal risk that few know about—underride crashes. These accidents are some of the deadliest on the road. They’re violent, often fatal, and tragically, they’re almost always preventable. If you’ve found yourself here, chances are… Read More »
How To Safely Share The Road With Trucks in Montana
Montana’s wide-open highways and rugged terrain make for some of the most scenic drives in the country. But they also mean sharing the road with large commercial trucks—vehicles that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and take much longer to stop than a passenger car. Whether you’re cruising through Billings, tackling the steep mountain… Read More »
Deadly Truck Accidents on I-15 & I-90. What Drivers Need to Know
Montana’s highways are long, open, and often breathtaking. But they can also be dangerous, especially when large trucks are involved. If you’ve ever driven on Interstate 15 (I-15) or Interstate 90 (I-90), you’ve probably shared the road with massive commercial trucks. These highways are critical routes for transporting goods across the state and the… Read More »
Montana Car Accident Statistics – A Deep Dive
Every year, thousands of car accidents happen in Montana, resulting in injuries, property damage, and far too many fatalities. After a car accident in Montana, how can you handle insurance claims, pay medical bills, and plan for potential legal battles? How can you be sure you’re getting the compensation you deserve? And how do… Read More »
How to Prove Fault in a Montana Truck Accident Case
When you’ve been in a truck accident, especially in Montana, your world can feel like it’s been turned upside down. Between dealing with injuries, figuring out insurance claims, and trying to piece your life back together, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here’s where the Montana truck accident attorneys at Doubek, Pyfer & Storrar, PLLP.,… Read More »