When two non-lawyer Montana residents are talking about an automobile accident, one of the first questions to be asked is “Whose fault was it?” Almost all adult drivers in the state understand that liability for damages caused by an auto accident depends upon who was at fault. But what does fault mean? As used by judges and lawyers, the term…Read More
You are driving your vehicle and following all traffic laws, when suddenly your vehicle is struck by another vehicle. A car accident like this can result in physical injuries to you and your passengers as well as property damage to your vehicle. Depending on the severity of the injuries and damages, you may also find that you are unable to…Read More
Victims of car accidents are commonly left with physical, financial and emotional harm and damages they may need help with. Personal injury damages can help victims through the difficult time that follows an unexpected car accident when they usually need help with medical expenses, lost earnings and coping with the emotional trauma of the accident. Car accident victims who have…Read More
Drunk driving accidents can unexpectedly change the lives of victims forever. Because of the devastation a drunk driving accident can cause, victims and their families have important legal rights and protections available to them. Drunk drivers who cause an injury accident or fatal accident may face criminal penalties and liability but may also face civil liability as well through a…Read More
The Montana Department of Transportation recently published new information that travelers across the state will be glad to hear. There was reportedly a significant decrease in car accidents throughout the state in January. In fact, there were more than 30% fewer fatalities in that month in 2020 than occurred in the same month of the previous year. There were seven…Read More
A motor vehicle accident can change a person’s life in an instant. One second a Montana driver may be heading to the store or going to work, and the next moment that person may be left with pain and debilitating injuries. While anyone is susceptible to injuries in a crash, there is some reason to believe that certain people are…Read More
In Montana and across the country, many people enjoy listening to the radio. It is not uncommon for disc jockeys to obtain celebrity status in their communities or nationwide. When car accidents occur involving local celebrities, it often sends a ripple of grief throughout an entire region. Sadly, that is exactly what happened following a recent collision that involved a…Read More
Nothing can prepare the average Montana family for learning that a loved one has suffered fatal injuries in a collision. There are typically more car accidents during holiday seasons for various reasons. In addition to there being more cars on the road, there also tends to be more drunk drivers, which places all travelers nearby at great risk. Coping with…Read More
As in other states across the country that typically experience wintry road conditions this time of year, Montana motorists and travelers must be especially cautious when they head out on the highways. It is no secret that there are usually more car accidents in inclement weather than there are when the sun is brightly shining and roadways are dry. Driver…Read More
A Montana college student was walking along a roadway in the wee hours of a Sunday morning. The events that unfolded resulted in tragedy. The driver of a pickup truck struck the pedestrian. Car accidents involving pedestrians often end in fatality, as this incident did. The driver of the pickup truck reportedly admitted that he had seen the pedestrian walking…Read More