Posted in News on October 24, 2012
A Billings man faces charges including a fifth offense of drunk driving after causing serious injuries to a passenger who drank with him at a local bar. The drunk driver tried to flee the scene of the car accident but did not get far before being picked up by sheriff’s deputies. According to reports of… read more
Billings parents should look twice at window blind dangersPosted in News on October 18, 2012
One of the top five home safety threats continues to remain on the market and in untold numbers of American households in spite of a recent recall effort initiated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Even though many manufacturers may not recognize the safety concerns, Billings parents may want to take another look at their… read more
Passenger argument and alcohol implicated in Billings car crashPosted in News on October 8, 2012
A two-car collision on South Billings Boulevard may be the fault of a distracted driver who lost control due to an argument between passengers. According to a Highway Patrol officer, the car accident took place after midnight on October 1 when a Ford Expedition swerved into oncoming traffic near Riverfront Park and collided with a… read more
Popcorn butter flavoring linked to incurable lung diseasePosted in News on October 3, 2012
Readers in Billings may have been surprised by some of the many products on the market that pose an unexpected risk of injury, including magnetic desk toys, poorly constructed grill brushes and a popular baby seat. As surprising as those threats may be, a jury recently handed out more than $7 million dollars in damages… read more
Lack of motorcycle awareness may have caused Billings accidentPosted in News on September 24, 2012
A collision on 13th Street West in Billings claimed the life a motorcyclist on September 15. A distracted driver may be the cause of the tragic motorcycle crash. According to reports, the accident took place when the driver of an SUV traveling eastbound on Avenue D tried to beat traffic crossing the intersection. A northbound… read more
Laundry detergent packets poisoning childrenPosted in News on September 20, 2012
Billings parents may want to take notice that a common household convenience has been identified as an increasing risk to young children in recent times. Public health officials in Britain and doctors in the United States warn that single-use packets of laundry detergent can be a dangerous product in the hands of toddlers and younger… read more
Montana motorcycle accident kills 1Posted in News on September 10, 2012
Motorcycles are involved in only a small percentage of the total number of vehicular accidents on Montana highways but motorcyclists face a higher risk of injury. Because of the increased risks, motorcycle accidents account for a disproportionate share of crash injuries and fatalities. All too frequently, a motorcycle crash results from a lack of motorcycle… read more
Popular Baby Seat Recalled after Skull Fracture ReportsPosted in News on September 6, 2012
Billings parents may be familiar with the popular Bumbo Baby Seat, made memorable by its unique shape. What parents may not know is that the federal government has identified the seat as a dangerous product since 2007. A recent revelation that previous government action has not slowed the rate of children suffering serious injuries from… read more
Driver flees after sending four to Billings hospitalPosted in News on August 29, 2012
A driver who fled the scene continues to be on the run in the wake of a car crash that sent four people to the hospital in Billings. Authorities are blaming a wrong-way driver for causing an August 19 car accident at the Laurel overpass on Interstate 90 that left one victim with a back… read more
Cell phone car crash leaves 1 dead, 2 in Billings hospitalPosted in News on August 24, 2012
Billings residents may be aware of recent safety campaigns trying to raise awareness of the dangers of texting while driving. Unfortunately, an August 8 auto accident serves as a stark illustration of the risks that young drivers take when they pay more attention to a cell phone than to safe driving. The single car accident… read more