Fatal accidents involving pedestrians seem so avoidable. If only the driver of the vehicle had been able to stop, or if the vehicle had not been traveling so fast. . . . Even when the victim survives, the after-effects can ruin a life. A recent pedestrian accident in...
Missoula Personal Injury Blog
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...
Having have a BAC below .08 does not make it safe to drive
Summer is flying by at the blink of an eye and many families in Missoula are making the best of the waning months to throw barbecues and pool parties. Hosts serve alcohol at these parties and many guests imbibe. Hosts want to make sure their guests are safe and if...
Butte Woman seriously injured in I-90 crash
A terrifying scene unfolded early Sunday morning on Interstate 90 in Butte. A Kia driven by a 68-year-old woman was moving in the eastbound lane near the City Center Interstate entrance. The vehicle flew through a chain-link fence, sideswiped an 18-wheeler, and was...
Montana accident claims the life of a motorcyclist
A motorcycle accident in a county north of Missoula claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The man who died was 41 years old. The accident happened at an intersection. Montana Highway Patrol authorities say that the driver of a passenger vehicle tried to cross a federal...
Three facts about distracted driving
Distracted drivers put themselves and others in the way of harm when they take to the roads of Montana. Although many Missoula residents are probably aware of what distracted driving can be, they may not fully understand what a problem it is for all Americans. This...
Lack of prosecution does not stop wrongful death lawsuit
U.S. Attorneys have decided not to criminally prosecute a diving instructor who oversaw the death of a Missoula teenager last year. According to recent reports, prosecutors found that the instructor was likely at fault for the teen’s death to some extent, but they...
Talk to your teen about safe driving practices
Getting your driver’s license is a huge milestone, but teens do not have the maturity and driving experience adults have and thus are more prone to causing motor vehicle accidents. The following are some behaviors parents in Montana can address with their teens before...
What are the factors that lead to truck accidents?
Truck accidents can result in a variety of different injuries for victims many of which can be serious. Truck accident injuries suffered in a truck accident can devastate victims which is why they should be familiar with legal protections available to victims and what...
Spinal cord injuries suffered in car accidents are devastating
There are different ways that people travel around Montana, but the most popular option is their personal motor vehicle, whether it is a sedan, a SUV or pickup truck. Driving these vehicles are much more convenient and in some situations it is necessary to use their...

