Posted in News on March 13, 2013
Montana residents may have learned of a recent horrific car crash on Mt. Vernon Road SE, which is located south of Marion. According to recent reports, a 45-year-old man has died as a result of this tragic car accident. The fatal accident is currently being investigated and the cause of the crash is unknown at… read more
Parents in Billings should be aware of unsafe toysPosted in News on March 5, 2013
It is likely one of a parent’s worst nightmares: a child’s beloved toy becomes dangerous, leading to possible injury or even death. This may sound farfetched, but the truth is that any dangerous product, whether a faulty appliance or an unsafe toy, can have disastrous results. In the case of children’s playthings, parents especially will… read more
Truck accident takes the life of Missoula manPosted in News on March 2, 2013
Tragedy can strike at any time on the roads of Montana. Recently, a 26-year-old man was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Reserve Street in Missoula and died as a result. The truck accident occurred at the intersection of Reserve Street and River Road in the evening hours. According to reports, the driver of… read more
Teen driver injures man in crash near Billings ClinicPosted in News on February 18, 2013
A teen driver’s failure to yield the right of way temporarily closed down the southbound lane of North 27th Street in the neighborhood of the Billings Clinic on the first Tuesday of the month. A 29-year-old man was transported to the clinic for treatment of non-life threatening injuries sustained in the car accident that led… read more
Billings’ worst roads for car accidentsPosted in News on February 13, 2013
Anybody who drives around Billings on a regular basis knows that certain intersections seem to be more trouble prone than others. To those who know, it may come as no surprise that the most recent annual report of the Billings Police Department identified the intersection of Main Street and Airport Road and the intersection of… read more
Billings patients may be unaware of medical errorsPosted in News on February 7, 2013
Montana residents may be aware that the law entitles people who suffer unnecessary harm as a result of careless medical care can seek compensation under the law. What many people do not realize, however, is that medical and surgical errors happen far more frequently than people know. Of course, some medical mistakes can be immediately… read more
Billings girl hospitalized in three car accidentPosted in News on January 29, 2013
Every experienced driver knows that a split second delay in recognizing a hazard can make the difference in avoiding a crash. Just such a delay in recognition appears to be the cause of a recent car accident that sent a Billings girl to the hospital. According to police reports, a three-car accident occurred on January… read more
Driver fatigue may be an issue in deadly tour bus crashPosted in News on January 23, 2013
Folks in Billings may have been following some of the news reports related to the tragic December 30 tour bus crash that killed nine passengers. As with any commercial truck accident, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration undertook an investigation to determine whether driver conduct or safety issues played a role in the accident. Although… read more
Questions after Montana woman killed in truck crashPosted in News on January 16, 2013
Any Billings reader who has unexpectedly lost a loved one knows that one of the most difficult aspects of dealing with tragedy is finding the truth behind unanswered questions. News reports often lack critical details, oftentimes because witnesses offer conflicting accounts and police reports may misinterpret the facts. Even a professional accident investigation may draw… read more
Billings veteran in recovery after hit-and-runPosted in News on January 9, 2013
Billings police officers are still seeking information regarding a December 22 hit-and-run incident that left a local military veteran in the hospital with serious injuries. Although we often think of an auto accident in terms of either a collision or a single-vehicle crash, pedestrian accidents account for a significant number of vehicular injuries. Oftentimes, pedestrian… read more