Montana's national parks offer breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife and endless opportunities for outdoor activity. While these recreational areas are well-maintained, accidents can still happen. If you incurred injuries at a national park, what should you do?...
Missoula Personal Injury Blog
How is a commercial vehicle accident different?
As readers of this blog know, we often focus on vehicle accidents of various types. However, what many of our readers may not know is that there are differences between commercial vehicles accidents and traditional vehicle accidents. Indeed, commercial vehicle...
What are the elements of a premises liability claim?
If you were injured while legally visiting someone else’s home or business, the property owner may be liable for damages that arise as a result of your accident. Under Montana law, slip-and-fall accident victims will have three years from the date of their injury to...
Defective medical devices can turn your life upside down
It's common for our joints to wear down as we get older, leading to pain and loss of mobility. Fortunately, advances in medical care have led to the widespread availability of artificial hips, artificial knees and other medical devices. Having one of these devices...
If anyone falls on my property, is homeowner’s insurance liable?
In Montana, when someone sustains an injury on another person’s property, questions often arise regarding liability. Homeowner’s insurance can indeed be a crucial factor in these situations. Understanding the nuances of when homeowner’s insurance might be responsible...
How social media can derail your personal injury case
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...
Wrongful death and holding a hospital liable
Although it is sometimes difficult to except, death is an inevitable event in life. While it is a stage in life, you are often not prepared to deal with and accept the sudden death of a loved one due to the negligence of a medical professional. Because must trust is...
Has road rage and bad driving increased recently?
You have likely noticed that drivers seem to be getting worse. In recent years, Montana’s idyllic landscapes have been overshadowed by a concerning trend: an increase in road rage incidents and dangerous driving behaviors. The data shows that your gut feeling that...
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...
Gallatin County sees alarming rise in wrong way drivers
The Interstate Highway System was designed to make driving from one city to another as safe as possible. Unfortunately, some drivers have managed to defeat this intention by somehow driving for significant distances in the lane intended for drivers headed in the...