Category Archives: Truck Accident
Hours-of-Service Pilot Programs in 2026: What Montana Truck Crash Victims Should Know About Fatigue Defenses
If a truck driver ran a red light, crossed the centerline, or rear-ended your vehicle on a Montana highway, fatigue may have been the reason. Driver exhaustion is a factor in 13% of large-truck crashes nationwide, and the federal rules designed to prevent it are now being tested in new ways. In 2026, the… Read More »
Spoliation in Truck Accident Cases: What Happens When ELD, GPS, or Truck Data Disappears?
When a commercial truck crashes, the most powerful evidence often lives inside the truck itself. Electronic logging devices, GPS systems, and onboard black boxes record speed, location, braking, and hours behind the wheel. But what happens if that data disappears before you can use it? Courts take the destruction of evidence seriously, and trucking… Read More »
Revoked ELDs in 2026: Could Logbook Problems Strengthen a Montana Semi-Truck Injury Claim?
If a semi-truck hit you on a Montana highway, the driver’s logbook may be one of the most important pieces of evidence you’ll ever see, or one of the most important things that quietly disappears. In 2026, that problem has become more common than most people realize. Since January 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier… Read More »
Was That Tire Blowout Really an Accident?
Sometimes a blowout is a freak event. But more often than people think, it was preventable. Worn tread, cracked sidewalls, tires kept on a vehicle years past their safe lifespan. When a tire fails because someone skipped maintenance or ignored a warning, that’s not bad luck. That’s negligence. And if it puts you in… Read More »
Underride Collisions in Montana: Why Lighting, Conspicuity Tape, and Guards Matter (and Who Gets Sued)
If a truck’s safety equipment had been working properly, would you or your loved one still have been hurt? That’s the question families ask us after underride crashes. Federal law requires commercial trucks to have rear guards, reflective tape, and functioning lights specifically to prevent cars from sliding underneath trailers. When trucking companies fail… Read More »
Snow and Ice Semi-Truck Crashes in Montana: How Federal “Extreme Caution” Rules Apply to Liability
When a semi-truck crashes into your vehicle on an icy Montana highway, the trucking company will often claim the weather was to blame. But federal law says otherwise. Under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, truck drivers must exercise “extreme caution” in hazardous conditions and reduce speed accordingly. If a trucker was going too fast… Read More »
Montana Chain Requirements on Mountain Passes: When a Trucking Company Is Liable for Not Chaining Up
If a semi-truck without chains slid into your vehicle on a Montana mountain pass, the trucking company might be liable for your injuries. Montana law requires commercial vehicles to use tire chains when conditions demand it. However, sometimes trucking companies and drivers ignore these requirements, putting everyone on the road at risk. When chains… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Accidents and Catastrophic Injuries: What to Do if You’re Seriously Injured
Montana is known for its wide open spaces. However, its roads are not. Commercial vehicles use Montana freeways as a popular route to and from Canada, as well as the east coast. As a result, roads are often congested with commercial trucks at all hours of the day. Sadly, these commercial trucks can cause… Read More »
Why Montana Ranks 4th in the Nation for Truck Fatalities per Capita
Montana’s roads are among the deadliest in America for truck accidents. The Big Sky State ranks 4th nationally for truck fatalities per capita, with a rate nearly three times higher than the national average. This alarming statistic affects real families and communities across Montana every year. If you suffered an injury in a serious… Read More »
If a Montana Truck Crash Left You Paralyzed, Here’s How to Get Lifetime Compensation
If a Montana truck crash left you paralyzed, you must face a reality you never imagined. If this sounds like your story, you’re not alone. Every year in Montana, hundreds of people suffer life-changing injuries in crashes with commercial trucks. The weight difference between an 80,000-pound big rig and your passenger car means these… Read More »