While any medical professional would tell a motorcycle rider to put on a helmet, bicycle helmets have a fuzzier mandate. When it comes to wearing a helmet on a bicycle, a lot has to do with your own perceived perceptions of risk. According to Bicycling.com, it is true that the odds of a fatal accident go down when cyclists wear…Read More
Montana residents like you might suffer from a head injury after a crash. Brain injuries – especially traumatic ones – often have lasting impacts on the victim. If you suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you might handle the aftermath for years to come. The cognitive effects are often most prominent. In particular, TBI sufferers often experience memory impairment…Read More
After a recent truck crash, you may begin to feel aches and pains along your spine or even in your lower back. These sensations may indicate that you are dealing with spinal cord injuries resulting from the accident. Physical Problems According to the Mayo Clinic, a sudden jolt or blow to your spine often results in long-lasting injuries to your…Read More
Auto accidents leave plenty of pieces to pick up, but when they involve multiple vehicles with drivers that are on the clock, things like insurance or fault get sticky. The head-on crash the Daily Voice reported shows that many moving parts raise several questions when determining fault or future compensation. Head-on Hits Between Two Heavy Vehicles A tree service truck…Read More
Residents in Montana often feel proud of their state and its beauty. However, the state has received notoriety for something not quite worthy of typical Montanan pride as it seems to have become a hot spot for drunk drivers. According to a report by KULR8.com, Montana led the nation for the number of drunk driving deaths in 2018. Montana’s Ranking…Read More
Under Montana unfair settlement law, your automobile insurance company owes you a duty to act fairly and in good faith. If your insurer handles your claim with deceptive, unfair or unreasonable practices, you have the right to seek justice. In Montana, you may bring a complaint before the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, and you may take your dispute to…Read More
When you are on a bicycle and get struck by a vehicle, you are likely to receive serious injuries that include broken bones and head trauma. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 800 people died as a result of these types of accidents in 2018. While a bicycling accident can happen at any time of day,…Read More
Montana has no-fault laws for workers’ compensation. That means your employer’s workers’ compensation policy must pay benefits for your job-related illness or injury regardless of cause. Review the answers to frequently asked questions about the workers’ compensation process in Montana. What Types Of Benefits Are Available? After an injury that occurs at work or a work-related illness, workers’ compensation benefits…Read More
Rumble strips are those notches along the lines on a roadway. If you drive over them, they make a loud noise that draws your attention. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, rumble strips can help prevent accidents where your vehicle either crosses the center line or the white line on the edge of the road. Grab Attention Rumble strips…Read More
Fatigue is a common problem for most Americans and can stem from interrupted sleep patterns and demanding work schedules, but what happens when you are overtired and get behind the wheel of a car? According to the Insurance Information Institute, driver fatigue played a significant role in highway deaths in 2018, where over 1,200 people died in car and motorcycle…Read More