Posted in News on January 29, 2015
It is important to remember that roads are not just for cars and trucks, and that they are meant to be shared with pedestrians and bicyclists as well. To that end the Montana Department of Transportation has started the Share the Road initiative that aims to educate and remind residents that roads are meant to… read more
What should I know about truck accidents?Posted in News on January 24, 2015
Commercial truck accidents tend to be much more destructive than regular automobile accidents, simply due to the size of the vehicles involved. The average commercial truck, when loaded to capacity, typically weighs as much as 25 times the average automobile. It is this huge difference in weight that makes truck accidents so devastating when they… read more
Can I as a patient do anything to prevent medical errors?Posted in News on January 15, 2015
The U.S. Department of Human and Health services estimates that one in seven Medicare patients will experience some type of medical error and with the Affordable Healthcare Act rolling out late last year, now more than ever patients need to be vigilant when they enter into the healthcare system for any type of care. Medical… read more
Montana medical malpractice lawsuit filed against hospitalPosted in News on January 8, 2015
Residents of Montana should be interested to know that a 59-year-old woman is suing a hospital for medical malpractice. She alleged that because the doctor failed to diagnose a routine uterine infection, she literally lost her arms and legs. In the lawsuit, she alleges that the doctor’s failure to recognize her uterine infection for what… read more
Montana brewing machines recalled after injuries reportedPosted in News on January 2, 2015
Our Montana residents who love to drink coffee may find it helpful to learn that Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., has officially acknowledged that it will be recalling over seven million coffee and hot beverage brewing units that it has sold to date. According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the company has reported receiving nearly… read more
Can a cruise line be sued for negligent care?Posted in News on December 26, 2014
A recent United States Court of Appeals ruling has finally opened the door for passengers who receive medical help while on cruise ships to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, if they feel that the medical staff was negligent. Because of a quarter century old ruling, cruise lines were previously immune from any medical malpractice suits…. read more
Patient dies following a medication errorPosted in News on December 19, 2014
Montana residents may be interested to know that a hospital has admitted to erroneously administering incorrect medication to one of its patients, which caused the patient to die. The patient, who was 65 years old, lost her life shortly after she was intravenously administered the incorrect medication. According to the chief clinical officer she was… read more
What does the law that governs tow trucks in MT require?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