Montana railroad workers who suffer an injury while on the job face many challenges. If you work on a railroad in Montana, injuries from a railroad accident can be serious and cause a major disruption to your life. This may be devastating to you, since like many...
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Unique factors in truck accident cases
The sheer size of trucks, that is, large commercial vehicles used mainly to transport property, creates extreme risk for all other roadway users. The data shows this. Fatalities in truck accidents are in an 80-90% way borne by the other vehicles on the road. Experts...
Its summer and road safety again comes to the forefront
With the end of the school year in sight and families preparing to take vacations, Montana is a tourist destination for people from within the state and across the nation. Annually, legislators and law enforcement emphasize the need for road safety. Unfortunately, the...
Speeding can be a dangerous form of aggressive driving
Montana’s vast, open spaces and highways can make driving quite an enjoyable experience. However, this can make it easier to speed, which is a form of aggressive driving that can cause serious or deadly injuries. While there are several other factors involved in motor...
More truckers are going beyond legal limits for time on the road
Given the number of trucks going to and through Montana, it is natural for people who are sharing the road with these large vehicles to have safety concerns. A collision between a passenger vehicle and a large truck can easily cause injuries and death to those in the...
Tragedy narrowly averted at Montana ski resort
As reported by The Missoulian about a month ago, a father and his four-year-old son were at a ski resort in the Lolo National Forest, riding on a chairlift, when the chair swung violently, hit a tower, and threw the child overboard. The father claims his son sustained...
Signs of a traumatic brain injury after a car accident
Car accidents on Montana’s many open roads and highways can happen in an instant, leaving you with severe injuries and changing your life forever. Some injuries after a car accident are obvious, such as broken bones, scrapes or bruises. However, some injuries may not...
Should I settle my wrongful death case?
After losing a loved one in an accident, you may choose to pursue a wrongful death claim to hold the negligent party responsible. A wrongful death claim can mean compensation for you and your family. When you file your wrongful death claim, you will receive a trial...
Semitruck accidents and catastrophic injuries
Semitruck accidents are among the most devastating types of motor vehicle collisions that can occur on the roads. Due to the massive size and weight of these vehicles, they can cause severe damage and injuries to other cars and their occupants. By the numbers...
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...