You have been involved in a car accident. Though you may have suspected that this type of situation would likely happen to you at some point in your life, you may not have anticipated that the outcomes would have such serious impacts. Unfortunately, car accidents can...
Missoula Personal Injury Blog
Risk factors for squamous cell carcinomas
While any Montana resident who has a history of substantial sun exposure is at risk for developing squamous cell carcinomas, there are others who have an increased risk of developing the disease due to genetics. Further, those who have suffered from chronic skin...
Steps to compensation after a railroad worker injury
For a Montana railroad worker who suffers an injury on the job, financial hardship is a real possibility. To prevent a bad situation from becoming worse, certain steps should be followed after railroad worker injuries to secure compensation. Whether the worker suffers...
Driver death rates have increased as the economy improves
As the economy in Montana and around the country continues to improve, the rates of motor vehicle accident injuries and fatalities have also climbed. The increase has happened after the rate of driver fatalities had declined by one-third with the advance of newer...
Determining the highest car safety rating
When Montana residents are shopping for a new car, the safety rating each vehicle has received might be a major factor influencing their decision making. However, some residents might not be aware of who issues the safety rating and the criteria used. Some safety...
Misdiagnosed patient awarded $28.9 million
Montana residents rely on their doctors to accurately diagnose their medical conditions and prescribe appropriate treatments, and they may pursue civil remedies by filing medical malpractice lawsuits when they are harmed due to the negligent behavior of their health...
Limits placed on locale of lawsuits against companies
Railroad workers should be aware of a May ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding pursuing damages against corporations. The 8-1 ruling, which specifically applied to two lawsuits plaintiffs had filed against a Texas railroad company in the more amenable Montana...
IIHS examines data on driver fatality rates
Montana drivers of SUVs, minivans and pickups might be less likely to lose their lives in a motor vehicle accident compared to drivers of other types of vehicles. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety examined driver deaths in vehicles registered for the years...
Whiplash: much more than just a pain in your neck
A car accident can bring many painful injuries and complications to your life, especially if you suffered a type of injury that can have long-term implications. Car accident victims may find that they have injuries much worse than they originally thought or that their...
Virtual second opinions and misdiagnoses
With the fact that about 12 million people across the country experience diagnostic mistakes in outpatient care annually, according to the journal BMJ Quality & Safety, Montana patients who want a second medical opinion may enjoy telehealth and telemedicine...

