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...
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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...
Red light cameras a “no” in Montana despite auto accident risks
Road safety is a frequent worry in Montana. Among the primary causes of injuries and fatalities in auto accidents are speeding, drivers running red lights and distracted driving. To combat these issues, lawmakers strive to formulate strategies to discourage drivers...
What factors result in truck drivers causing a truck accident?
Large trucks account for many of the vehicles on Montana’s roads each day. These trucks may be traveling to different destinations in the state or they may just be driving through to another location. These trucks may be common, but they also present dangers that...
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...
Broken bones are not always obvious after car crashes
We all know that broken bones are common car accident injuries. After all, when two or more multi-ton vehicles ram into each other, a natural result is the braking of bones for those inside those vehicles. However, there is this pervasive idea that, after Missoula,...
Filing a wrongful death claim in Montana
If your loved one has passed away in an accident, you are probably struggling to cope with the loss. It can be even more painful to know that the loss could have been avoided had someone acted more responsibly. Filing a wrongful death claim against those responsible...
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...
Montana data shows roads getting more dangerous
Statistics from the Montana Department of Transportation paint a grim picture of traffic safety in our state. According to data available on the DOT’s website, there were 1,057 reported accidents in the state in 2020, the most recent year for which a full report was...
Large trucks pose risk to motorists
There were over 5,600 people killed in accidents involving large trucks in 2021. This is the highest number of fatalities in almost four decades, according to preliminary figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As these data indicate, truck...