Posted in News on February 20, 2015
Motorist safety has been an ongoing issue in Montana, which is why the state has launched its Share the Road initiative. The idea is simple. Educate the public and instill the concept that motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians are all responsible for safety on Montana roads and highways. Attention and self-awareness are paramount to ensuring the… read more
Airbag manufacturer facing product liability lawsuitsPosted in News on February 13, 2015
Montana residents should be interested to know that a slew of lawsuits from all over the country targeting the Takata Corp. and a number of car manufacturers regarding malfunctioning airbags will commence hearings in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation that ruled that the… read more
What to do if you are injured by a defective productPosted in News on February 6, 2015
Not a day goes by without a story in the news about someone becoming injured by a product. Even though the consumer was using the product the way the manufacturer intended, they were injured when the product malfunctioned or because it was somehow defective. Faulty products that have been improperly designed, engineered or manufactured have… read more
Share the Road tips from MT Department of TransportationPosted in News on January 29, 2015
It is important to remember that roads are not just for cars and trucks, and that they are meant to be shared with pedestrians and bicyclists as well. To that end the Montana Department of Transportation has started the Share the Road initiative that aims to educate and remind residents that roads are meant to… read more
What should I know about truck accidents?Posted in News on January 24, 2015
Commercial truck accidents tend to be much more destructive than regular automobile accidents, simply due to the size of the vehicles involved. The average commercial truck, when loaded to capacity, typically weighs as much as 25 times the average automobile. It is this huge difference in weight that makes truck accidents so devastating when they… read more
Can I as a patient do anything to prevent medical errors?Posted in News on January 15, 2015
The U.S. Department of Human and Health services estimates that one in seven Medicare patients will experience some type of medical error and with the Affordable Healthcare Act rolling out late last year, now more than ever patients need to be vigilant when they enter into the healthcare system for any type of care. Medical… read more
Montana medical malpractice lawsuit filed against hospitalPosted in News on January 8, 2015
Residents of Montana should be interested to know that a 59-year-old woman is suing a hospital for medical malpractice. She alleged that because the doctor failed to diagnose a routine uterine infection, she literally lost her arms and legs. In the lawsuit, she alleges that the doctor’s failure to recognize her uterine infection for what… read more
Montana brewing machines recalled after injuries reportedPosted in News on January 2, 2015
Our Montana residents who love to drink coffee may find it helpful to learn that Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., has officially acknowledged that it will be recalling over seven million coffee and hot beverage brewing units that it has sold to date. According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the company has reported receiving nearly… read more
Can a cruise line be sued for negligent care?Posted in News on December 26, 2014
A recent United States Court of Appeals ruling has finally opened the door for passengers who receive medical help while on cruise ships to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, if they feel that the medical staff was negligent. Because of a quarter century old ruling, cruise lines were previously immune from any medical malpractice suits…. read more
Patient dies following a medication errorPosted in News on December 19, 2014
Montana residents may be interested to know that a hospital has admitted to erroneously administering incorrect medication to one of its patients, which caused the patient to die. The patient, who was 65 years old, lost her life shortly after she was intravenously administered the incorrect medication. According to the chief clinical officer she was… read more