Trucks play a vital role in commerce across Montana. Trucks are used to transport large quantities of goods to various locations ensuring there are products on shelves and the various companies have the parts they need to produce their own products. They also provide...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Should you settle your car accident claim?
In the aftermath of a car accident, you can be faced with enormous challenges. Merely recovering from your injuries can be painful, expensive, and time-consuming, but all of that might come at a time when your injuries prevent you from working. You might be prohibited...
Car accident fatalities increased significantly in 2020
The last year has changed a lot about our lives. One of them is the way we work. Many people have been performing their job duties remotely over the last year, which has left Montana’s roadways even less congested than normal. While that might lead you to believe that...
Why hire an experienced attorney after a car accident?
Car accidents in Montana often result in insurance claims. Whether filing a third-party liability claim or contacting one’s own policy provider for an uninsured motorist claim, the process seems straightforward. However, the way things appear and how they turn out...
End of daylight saving time presents drivers with risks
The end of daylight saving time gives everyone an extra hour to sleep, but what many drivers in Montana don't know is that the end of DST can have as much of a negative impact on road safety as does the beginning. Studies have shown there to be an increase in fatal...
Catastrophic crashes occur when truckers are drowsy
You may make every effort to make sure you are safe on the road. You wear your seat belt, and make sure your family does too. Your vehicle is equipped with working air bags and you follow all the rules of the road. Unfortunately, even the safest of drivers in the...
Don’t jump to settle a case because it avoids conflict
If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of another, then you need to brace yourself. If you haven’t already, then pretty soon you might be inundated with settlement offers from insurance companies, negligent driver, and/or truck companies,...
The process of determining fault in multi-car crashes
Residents of Montana probably know about the legal concept of negligence, which comes into play in motor vehicle crashes. It can be hard to determine who was negligent in a crash, especially when it involves three or more vehicles. Below is a brief outline of what the...
When it comes to driving, one distraction can lead to another
Drivers in Montana might believe that using hands-free cellphones while driving cuts down in distracted driving behavior, but data analyzed and released by Lytx, a company specializing in analyzing data and providing safety solutions for driving fleets in the...
AAA study highlights the limitations of hi-tech safety systems
Dealer showrooms in Montana and around the country are filled with cars that boast an impressive array of safety features, but some of the most advanced automobile technology could actually be contributing to accidents according to a study conducted recently by the...

