Posted in News on October 9, 2013
According to the Montana Highway Patrol, recently a two-car collision near Armington Junction, east of Belt, left one man in critical condition and two others in serious but stable condition. The car accident occurred in the morning when the driver of a Subaru, which was leaving a rest area, did not yield and collided with… read more
Bicyclist killed in car accidentPosted in News on October 2, 2013
According to the Montana Highway Patrol, a 29-year-old bicyclist died of traumatic brain injury after being hit by a suspected drunk driver. The accident occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. when the 29-year-old musician who was riding back to his house from practice was struck by a 49-year-old man driving a sedan. The investigation is still… read more
Are robotically assisted surgeries safe for Montana residents?Posted in News on September 27, 2013
Technological advances in medical instrumentation and equipment have made it possible for hospitals and doctors across the U.S. to perform procedures which were once deemed impossible. In fact, reports indicate that between 2007 and 2011, robotically assisted surgeries increased by 400 percent. It is estimated that one particular system called the da Vinci system performed… read more
Billings motorcyclist killed in crashPosted in News on September 18, 2013
Individuals have the option to choose any mode of transportation to travel. Weather permitting, some may choose to bike or ride a motorcycle, while others may find driving a car more convenient. Regardless of a chosen mode of transportation, all must learn to share the road with each other, be aware and cognizant of each… read more
Meningitis cases from contaminated steroids still an issuePosted in News on September 11, 2013
Patients across the nation have a reasonable expectation that the drugs, injections and vaccinations they may receive for their medical condition are safe for consumer use, and that they have gone undergone rigorous governmental scrutiny and approval. However, a nationwide incident that occurred last October due to a contaminated steroid has consumers wondering how many… read more
Man sues hospital for HIV misdiagnosisPosted in News on September 6, 2013
Being diagnosed with serious illness or disease is a life altering event for a person and the individual’s family. Most people expect their healthcare provider and hospital to provide a reasonable standard of care. However, there are times when a doctor may negligently misread a result, a laboratory may get a false positive or a… read more
Two-vehicle car crash kills 6-year-old child, injures othersPosted in News on August 27, 2013
According to authorities, a recent two vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 92 near Whitefish, Montana, claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl and injured several others. The Montana Highway Patrol indicated that the tragic the two car accident occurred around 3 p.m. on August 11 when a Ford SUV driven by the mother of the… read more
Car accidents involving pedestrians not uncommon in MTPosted in News on August 22, 2013
According to the Billings Police Department, in a 6-month period last year, nearly 30 accidents involving pedestrians and cars were reported. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics indicate that one pedestrian is killed every couple of hours and one is injured every eight minutes in traffic accidents. In general, pedestrians are at a disadvantage… read more
Car maker Toyota sued for faulty brakesPosted in News on August 16, 2013
Cars provide an efficient means of transportation for many people in Montana. There is an expectation that car manufacturers follow safety regulations to ensure that the final product is free of malfunctioning or faulty parts. However, despite all the regulatory oversight, there are times when a defective product slips through the cracks and poses a… read more
Two-vehicle accident kills one and injures threePosted in News on August 8, 2013
In a recent two-vehicle collision, a 79-year-old passenger in a car was killed and three others in the same vehicle were injured. At least one other occupant of the car was taken to the hospital in critical condition. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at an intersection when the car the four… read more