Motor vehicle accidents in Montana and elsewhere are occurring frequently these days, and the reports of wrong-way crashes, rear-end collisions and lane-changing sideswipes more often seem to be the causes. But why are drivers inclined to drive in a hazardous way that...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Montana accident stats reveal safety issues on roads
As is the case in other states, Montana’s government tracks the details of the collisions in this state. These statistics show some areas where this state could improve with respect to traffic safety. In 2019, the last year for which a report was available, there were...
Truck stopping distance may be longer than you think
The sheer size of a semi-truck poses a danger to other motorists on the road. This is because a seemingly minor mistake while driving one of these big rigs can result in a serious truck accident that leaves an individual with severe physical, emotional, and financial...
Three common defenses in truck accident cases
Are you dealing with the aftermath of a serious truck accident? If so, then you’re probably looking for a way to obtain accountability and secure the compensation that you need to spur your recovery forward. It’s not an easy endeavor, and it can be complicated by the...
So far, 2021 sees an uptick in fatal motor vehicle accidents
News reports state that traffic is on the upswing this holiday season. Taking a long-distance road trip at any time in Montana can be risky because you cannot control the actions of other drivers no matter how careful you are. This may be especially true in 2021 now...
Are you prepared to address these truck accident defenses?
A truck accident can cause extensive damage. Victims are often left with serious injuries that are painful and difficult to recover from, and sometimes those injuries are permanent. This harm can be costly to treat, too, and it can negatively impact the way that you...
Two hurt, one dead in Lake County crash
Head-on collisions almost always seem inexplicable. Most modern highways have well-marked driving lanes, and many have a concrete median that physically divides the opposite driving lanes. When head-on collisions occur, police often look for an external cause, such as...
Montana move over law may not be having desired effect on safety
There are many factors that play a role in road safety. In Montana, auto accidents can happen in many circumstances, but those who place themselves in harm’s way to do their jobs face greater vulnerability. To improve safety, attention is paid to past accidents and...
Three of the biggest dangers when it comes to winter driving
With winter weather just around the corner, you need to be prepared not just to drive in a safe fashion, but also to be defensive so that you can avoid being in an accident caused by someone else. How, exactly, do you go about doing that, though? We hope this post...
Woman killed in pickup collision in downtown Billings
Police departments usually exhaust every resource in attempting to determine the cause of a fatal accident and, if possible, to identify the driver whose negligence caused the accident. A recent fatal accident in downtown Billings demonstrates how difficult this task...

