If you want to recover as much compensation as you can from your personal injury case, then you need to develop a strong legal strategy. While that certainly includes gathering evidence that speaks to causation and your damages, you’ll also want to avoid making some...
Personal Injury
Do this to maximize your personal injury settlement
Previously on the blog, we discussed whether it’s a good idea to settle your personal injury lawsuit. Settling your case has its advantages and disadvantages, and the choice that’s best for you will fully depend on the circumstances of your case and what you want to...
Is Montana a “no-fault” state?
Over the last several decades, the 50 states have adopted statutes regarding insurance that has created two classes of states: “no-fault” states and “fault” or “tort” states. Montana is a “fault” or “tort” state. This means that liability for personal injuries and...
Driving safe during Montana winters
Winter has already come to some parts of Montana, leading to slippery and dangerous road conditions. Driving in winter weather increases the chance of a serious or fatal car accident so it is important to be reminded of some tips that can keep you safe on the roads....
Six ways to cope with trauma after a car accident
Being injured in a car accident is a traumatic experience. While you’ll certainly have to secure treatment for your physical injuries, you can’t overlook the importance of taking care of your mental health. If your trauma is left unchecked, then you could fall into a...
Montana now the only state with no ban on texting and driving
Distracted driving is a problem in Montana and throughout the United States. While there are many ways in which drivers’ attention can be diverted from the road, texting is among the worst. States are increasingly seeking solutions to the problem by crafting laws...
Bill hopes to lower crash risk for road workers, first responders
For first responders and road workers, being stationed on Montana roadways has always held significant risk of an auto accident. Drivers speed past; they are distracted; some are under the influence; and many simply do not account for the safety of those simply trying...
Here’s why you might want a strong litigator handling your case
Recovering what you’re owed after a devastating car accident is probably going to require legal action. But as you prepare to navigate your personal injury claim, you might find yourself overwhelmed by your representation options. After all, at first glance, a lot of...
Emotional trauma and car accidents
Every year, Americans experience millions of car crashes. These collisions are just a fact of life on roadways across the country, including here in Missoula, Montana. Unfortunately, the focus of these accidents is often the physical damage to body and property, and...
Who is responsible when autonomous vehicles crash?
For sci-fi fans, the idea of autonomous vehicles has been a dream for decades. But autonomous vehicles are slowly becoming a reality. Even though it may be a few years before fully autonomous vehicles are widespread, driver assistance technologies are quite common...