It surprises no one that northern states rank among the most dangerous for driving. Northern states are notorious for awful weather and slippery roads, especially during the colder months. However, it turns out that northern states in the Midwest and West have an additional problem: drunk driving. One USA Today article ranked North Dakota as the state with the highest…Read More
Many people understand how dangerous it is when large truck drivers are intoxicated, fatigued or distracted. However, there are many other factors that result in large truck collisions. Weather plays a role in many traffic crashes and some people do not realize just how many truck accidents happen because of fog, smoke and smog. Fog and smoke can interfere with…Read More
If you or a loved one has suffered from injuries while riding a bike, you might wonder what steps you can take to prevent it from happening again. Unfortunately, the only way to avoid bike injuries is not to ride a bike. For bikers who wish to continue riding, helmets do provide some protection. Naturally, helmets do not provide the…Read More
Injuries resulting from a worker crashing into you or otherwise damaging your car may occur because of a number of distractions. From cell phone usage to long work hours, employees on the road are at risk for causing serious accidents. Types Of Distractions According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, searching for directions on your phone or replying…Read More
When young children are hurt in motor vehicle collisions, they face many different hardships, from those which affect their mobility and cause a lot of pain to problems in school and emotional hurdles. If you have a young child who was recently hurt in a traffic accident, you need to do everything in your power to help them recover. For…Read More
When it comes to an accident between a fully-loaded semi-truck and a standard automobile, the semi has sheer physics on its side, and it is likely that the occupants of the automobile may suffer serious injuries or fatalities in a crash. When it comes to truck accident cases, it is important to understand the legal theory of “vicarious liability” so…Read More
We all know getting a good night’s sleep is beneficial for our health. However, it is also good for the safety of ourselves and the safety of others — especially on the road. Drowsy driving is a major cause of car accidents in Billings and across the U.S. How Big Is The Drowsy Driving Problem? According to estimates from the…Read More
One of a motorist’s principal duties is to keep track of other vehicles on the road. This duty is especially important when it comes to motorcycles. Motorcycles are small, and they have a narrow profile compared to automobiles and trucks. They can be difficult to spot in a rearview mirror. Conversely, a motorcycle operator must take special care to avoid…Read More
The summer months means more time spent outdoors for residents in Montana. While certain activities are specific to the warm months, many will continue to ride their bicycles even when the weather turns cold. Nonetheless, motorists are faced with more cyclists on and near the roadways, meaning that drivers not only need to be aware of and observe bikes rode…Read More
Like most other states, Montana has laws under which a victim can seek punitive damages from the person, or business, responsible for her injuries. As the name implies, punitive damages are designed to punish the person who acted carelessly and caused an injury. In other words, punitive damages send a message to both the responsible person and the public that…Read More