Posted in News on July 25, 2019
LGBTQ rights have been a flashpoint in US society for decades, including here in Montana. As the country looks at the legacy of the Stonewall Riots, we wanted to look at what rights LGBTQ people have in Montana. A recent report by the UCLA School of Law said that approximately 22,300 LGBTQ people n Montana… read more
How Dangerous can Motorcycle Lane Splitting Be in Montana?Posted in News on July 8, 2019
Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience. Those that own and regularly ride motorcycles cite their amazing ability to not only act as a form of transit, but to relax and distract them from the rigors of life. Although motorcycles are an enjoyable, efficient mode of travel, they are not nearly as safe to… read more
Montana 2019 Firework RegulationsPosted in News on July 8, 2019
Fireworks are a staple in all states on Independence Day and during other celebratory events. What better way to express the ultimate joy of the celebration than by witnessing beautiful fireworks light up the sky? Though watching fireworks can be an awe-inspiring experience, all Montana residents must remember that they are still dangerous. Fireworks are… read more
Bipartisan Bill to Aid Accountability in Drug PricingPosted in News on June 12, 2019
High drug prices can prevent patients from getting the medications they need to manage conditions and control symptoms. Outrageous costs of prescription drugs in Montana have led to thousands of patients foregoing medications that could significantly improve their lives. Now, U.S. Senator Steve Daines says a bill he is cosponsoring will bring long overdue transparency… read more
Should Schools Be Liable for Monitoring Their Staff?Posted in News on June 7, 2019
Like any other employer-employee relationship, a school will be vicariously liable for the actions and misconduct of its employees in Montana. Thus, it is the school’s legal responsibility to reasonably ensure the safety and competency of its staff. Otherwise, the school could face liability for accidents, injuries, and crimes against its students in the hands… read more
School DUI Bus Crash Results in Student Injuries in BillingsPosted in News on June 3, 2019
School bus accidents can leave a devastating impact on children, families and an entire community. The families of Skyview High School witnessed this firsthand on April 29th, 2019, when an ambulance transported one student to a hospital in Billings, Montana after a truck rear-ended their school bus on Bench Boulevard North. Officials said they suspected… read more
Can You Get PTSD After a Car Accident?Posted in News on April 21, 2019
When we think of car accident injuries, we typically think of broken bones, concussions, and whiplash. We rarely consider the emotional impacts these accidents can have on a person – but many car accident victims experience mental repercussions after their crash. One of the types of emotional damage you can experience after a car accident… read more
Can a Car Accident Cause Fibromyalgia?Posted in News on April 18, 2019
The aftermath of a car accident in Montana can lead to significant mental and physical injuries. One injury that many victims of car accidents develop is fibromyalgia, a form of chronic pain that leads to a significant loss in your quality of life. If you believe that you developed fibromyalgia after a car accident, you… read more
How to Recover From a Car AccidentPosted in News on April 16, 2019
Thousands of Montana residents suffer injuries in car accidents every single year. The aftermath of these accidents can be devastating – you can experience injuries that require you to take weeks off of work to recover from, as well as expensive and unexpected medical bills and emotional repercussions that stay with you for a long… read more
Lawsuit Against Miles City Trainer Sparks Bi-Partisan Compromise Against Child Sex AbusePosted in News on March 12, 2019
A lawsuit filed by John Heenan of Heenan & Cook, along with Miles City attorneys Bryant Martin and Dan Rice, may change how Montana courts prosecute child sexual abuse cases. A high-profile case based in Miles City involves child sex abuse allegations against former athletic trainer James “Doc” Jensen, who abused at least 18 boys… read more