Category Archives: Auto Accident
Can a Rear-End Crash Really Hurt Your Spine?
Yes, a rear-end crash can hurt your spine, even when the damage to your bumper looks minor. The sudden snap of your head and neck can strain muscles, tear ligaments, and push a spinal disc out of place. Many people walk away from a “fender bender” feeling fine, then wake up two days later… Read More »
Seat Belt Nonuse and Serious Injury Claims: How Comparative Fault Actually Works in Montana
If you were hurt in a crash and were not wearing your seat belt, that fact cannot legally be used to reduce or deny your injury claim. Insurance adjusters in Montana bring it up anyway, hoping you will not know the law. You do not have to accept a lower offer because of where… 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 »
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 »