Posted in News on December 20, 2013
All drivers have an ongoing to duty to not only operate their vehicles as safely as humanly possible, but also to obey all existing traffic laws, such as observing mandated speed limits. Additionally, winter months require drivers on the road to exercise extra caution. Nevertheless, sometimes harsh weather conditions, such as icy roads, combined with… read more
CPSC recommends flames arresters on gas cansPosted in News on December 13, 2013
Most people are somewhat familiar with the portable red plastic gas cans which many people routinely use to fill their lawn mowers, snow blowers and other gas-operated machines. What many people may not know is that over the last 20 years, there have been about 80 product liability lawsuits after people who were handling the… read more
Man dies in head-on collision near EnnisPosted in News on December 4, 2013
Montana drivers know that it is important to always be careful when driving. When negligence occurs, such as drinking and driving or distracted driving, people can be seriously injured or even killed. A fatal car accident occurred this past Saturday afternoon near Ennis. A man from Bozeman was driving northbound in a Mazda Protege on… read more
Careless driver causes fatal truck crash in ButtePosted in News on November 29, 2013
Montana drivers are usually careful and prudent, regardless of driving conditions. But truck accidents still happen and serious injuries and even death can occur due to reckless and negligent driving. A fatal truck crash recently happened outside of Butte on I-90. A pickup truck slammed into the back of a semi-truck that was carrying cattle…. read more
Father sues Montana agency over son’s motorcycle crashPosted in News on November 22, 2013
In an unusual case, a man recently filed suit against the Montana Department of Transportation, alleging that the agency should be held partly responsible for the death of his son last year in a motorcycle accident. The father argues that the government agency was negligent in its design and maintenance of the intersection where the… read more
Lawsuit filed against maker of birth control system, MirenaPosted in News on November 14, 2013
Millions of women use birth control in the U.S. Most women expect birth control pills, products and systems to be fairly safe, and to have undergone rigorous regulatory oversight. Thus, when lawsuits highlighting safety concerns happen, many may wonder if it could potentially happen to them. According to reports, the maker of Mirena, an intrauterine… read more
Motorcycle passenger loses a leg in Montana crashPosted in News on November 7, 2013
Given the difference in size and weight, a collision between a truck and motorcycle is very likely to result in injury to the motorcyclist. Some drivers do not keep an adequate lookout for motorcycles, despite public safety announcements encouraging them to do so. A failure to keep a lookout, combined with intoxication, led to an… read more
Two-vehicle crash claims the lives of two peoplePosted in News on October 30, 2013
Travel by car is a primary means of transportation in Montana. Given the vast distances people have to travel in this state, most Montanans spend a lot of time behind the wheel. However, the more time one spends driving, the greater the chance of getting into an accident. In fact, according to the National Highway… read more
Japanese car manufacturer recalls over 800,000 carsPosted in News on October 23, 2013
Generally, people rely on their cars to get them from point A to point B. Most people do their utmost to keep their cars functioning by routinely getting oil changes and performing other types of maintenance on them in order to prevent a malfunction. However, there are times when despite all the steps consumers may… read more
Misdiagnosis one of the leading reasons for medical malpracticePosted in News on October 16, 2013
According to a recent study released by John Hopkins, medical misdiagnoses were responsible for more than 33 percent of the total payments for medical malpractice claims. Losing a family member due to a healthcare professional or doctor’s failure to diagnose a condition or illness in time is difficult to fathom. Nevertheless, reports of misdiagnosed conditions… read more