Category Archives: Auto Accident
Following Too Closely Behind a Motorcycle: A Simple Mistake That Can Become a Montana Wrongful Death Case
One car length. That is sometimes the only gap between a driver’s split-second mistake and a motorcyclist’s death. Tailgating a motorcycle does not look like much from behind the wheel of a car. A rider has no bumper, no airbag, and no steel frame to absorb a hit from behind. When a driver misjudges… Read More »
2026 Montana Traffic Fatality Trends: What Is Still Causing Serious Crashes?
Montana has recorded fewer traffic deaths so far in 2026 than at the same point in 2025, according to the Montana Department of Transportation, which counted 118 fatalities through this point in the year compared to 141 a year earlier. That is real progress after 198 people died on Montana roads in 2025. But… Read More »
Deer and Elk Collisions in Montana: Who Pays When Another Vehicle Is Involved?
Montana ranks second in the nation for the odds of hitting a deer this year, behind only West Virginia, with State Farm putting the chances at roughly 1 in 53. Fall makes it worse. October, November, and December bring the rut, hunting season, and shorter days, and that combination pushes deer and elk onto… Read More »
Winter Car Accident Liability in Montana: Who Is Responsible When Snow or Black Ice Causes a Crash?
Snow and black ice do not cause crashes by themselves. Drivers do. Under Montana law, winter weather is rarely a valid excuse. Every driver has a duty to slow down and adjust to the road in front of them. So if another driver slid through an icy intersection and hit you, that driver can… Read More »
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 »