Posted in News on December 11, 2014
In Montana there are a number of legal requirements that tow truck operators must abide by in order to be considered operating in accordance with the law. A tow truck is any motor vehicle that has specialized equipment installed that is to be used for towing other motor vehicles that are either disabled or wrecked…. read more
Hurt by a dangerous, defective product?Posted in News on December 5, 2014
With the holiday season in full swing, most of our Montana residents are likely excited about deals on various products. And, many will also purchase gifts for family and friends this holiday season. As shoppers, most people presume that if the product is on the store shelf, and being sold, then it is likely a… read more
5 million strollers recalled due to potential finger injuriesPosted in News on November 28, 2014
Many of us do not consider a baby stroller to be a dangerous product, but Montana residents may find it interesting to learn that Graco Children’s Products has been under scrutiny recently because of a recall that the company issued concerning some of its baby stroller models. The recall covers eleven stroller models that the… read more
What is facial palsy and is it due to birth injury?Posted in News on November 21, 2014
Facial palsy is a condition that affects infants wherein the baby loses control over his or her facial muscles. This ailment is usually associated with birth trauma or birth injury, and is believed to be caused when excessive pressure is applied to a certain nerve that resides in the infant’s facial area just prior to… read more
How to avoid medication errors?Posted in News on November 14, 2014
Anytime a person needs to take any medication there is a chance that they may be at risk due to receiving either the wrong medication or the wrong dosage. Sometimes patients put themselves at risk by incorrectly taking the medication. The good news is that medication errors are entirely preventable. The bad news is that,… read more
Birth injury? We can helpPosted in News on November 6, 2014
Medical malpractice lawsuits can be onerous to file and follow through but staff and lawyers at Heenan Law Firm have the expertise and wherewithal to help you gain the justice you so rightfully deserve. In medical malpractice cases such as birth injury, you may need an experienced law firm that can cope with dealing with… read more
Takata Airbag Recall Affects Millions of VehiclesPosted in News on October 30, 2014
Montana residents may have recently heard that the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has warned that about 4.7 million car owners may need to bring their cars in to their respective dealers; the reason is to get their airbags checked and potentially fixed if the bags are deemed a defective and dangerous product. According… read more
How common are truck driver fatigue-related accidents?Posted in News on October 23, 2014
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accidents involving 18-wheelers or large trucks increased by about 18 percent in a three-year time frame, with fatalities caused by truck accidents increasing from about 3,200 in 2009 to nearly 3,800 in 2012. In addition to the increase in fatalities, the number of serious injuries also increased… read more
Can a wrongful death suit be filed following a car accident?Posted in News on October 17, 2014
Wrongful death statutes vary from state to state. In Montana, an action for wrongful death can be brought if injuries to an individual occurred due to the negligence of another person, and these injuries proved to be fatal. A personal representative of the victim can bring forth an action and seek damages. However, in order… read more
Defective product: what is the retailer’s liability?Posted in News on October 9, 2014
Typically the parts of many products are made throughout the United States. Any party that participates in a product’s supply chain, up to and including the retailer, can be found liable and be held responsible if a product is found to be defective and the defect is directly responsible for injuries to the product user… read more