Posted in News on November 21, 2014
Facial palsy is a condition that affects infants wherein the baby loses control over his or her facial muscles. This ailment is usually associated with birth trauma or birth injury, and is believed to be caused when excessive pressure is applied to a certain nerve that resides in the infant’s facial area just prior to… read more
How to avoid medication errors?Posted in News on November 14, 2014
Anytime a person needs to take any medication there is a chance that they may be at risk due to receiving either the wrong medication or the wrong dosage. Sometimes patients put themselves at risk by incorrectly taking the medication. The good news is that medication errors are entirely preventable. The bad news is that,… read more
Birth injury? We can helpPosted in News on November 6, 2014
Medical malpractice lawsuits can be onerous to file and follow through but staff and lawyers at Heenan Law Firm have the expertise and wherewithal to help you gain the justice you so rightfully deserve. In medical malpractice cases such as birth injury, you may need an experienced law firm that can cope with dealing with… read more
Takata Airbag Recall Affects Millions of VehiclesPosted in News on October 30, 2014
Montana residents may have recently heard that the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has warned that about 4.7 million car owners may need to bring their cars in to their respective dealers; the reason is to get their airbags checked and potentially fixed if the bags are deemed a defective and dangerous product. According… read more
How common are truck driver fatigue-related accidents?Posted in News on October 23, 2014
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accidents involving 18-wheelers or large trucks increased by about 18 percent in a three-year time frame, with fatalities caused by truck accidents increasing from about 3,200 in 2009 to nearly 3,800 in 2012. In addition to the increase in fatalities, the number of serious injuries also increased… read more
Can a wrongful death suit be filed following a car accident?Posted in News on October 17, 2014
Wrongful death statutes vary from state to state. In Montana, an action for wrongful death can be brought if injuries to an individual occurred due to the negligence of another person, and these injuries proved to be fatal. A personal representative of the victim can bring forth an action and seek damages. However, in order… read more
Defective product: what is the retailer’s liability?Posted in News on October 9, 2014
Typically the parts of many products are made throughout the United States. Any party that participates in a product’s supply chain, up to and including the retailer, can be found liable and be held responsible if a product is found to be defective and the defect is directly responsible for injuries to the product user… read more
Understanding truck accidents and your optionsPosted in News on October 3, 2014
Driving, for most people, is an integral part of getting from one point to another point. Most people who own or lease a vehicle do so because of the convenience and freedom that a car offers them for travel to work, school and more. Driving a car has risks, however, and many drivers assume those… read more
What should I know about Montana helmet laws?Posted in News on September 26, 2014
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle helmets are approximately 37 percent successful in stopping motorcycle accident fatalities. This number rises to 41 percent when it comes to passengers riding on motorcycles. While the NHTSA strongly recommends wearing a motorcycle helmet, this is not mandatory in all states. In 2012, only 19 States… read more
Understanding the pros and cons of cancer screeningPosted in News on September 17, 2014
Most people visit their doctor annually where routine tests are performed to rule out any chronic illnesses. In some cases, healthcare providers, due to suspicion that something is amiss, may choose to order cancer screening tests. Simply because a healthcare provider orders a cancer screening test does not automatically mean that an individual has cancer…. read more