Family of five and firefighter killed in head-on collision

It only takes a split-second for a fatal accident to occur. Unfortunately, that is just what happened in an accident between a pickup truck and a fire engine that killed six people in a fiery crash. Recently, a car accident tragically claimed the lives of a family of five as well as the life a… read more

Man paralyzed after failure to diagnose spinal cord injury

Montana residents who seek medical treatment generally expect their doctors and other medical professionals to correctly diagnose them the first time around. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, causing the victim to endure further suffering until a proper diagnosis is finally made. Recently, a couple filed a medical malpractice suit against a number of health… read more

Car accident fatalities on the rise in Montana

People who have been in a car accident understand how devastating it can be physically, psychologically and financially. A person who has suffered serious injuries or lost someone in a car accident is often never the same. Unfortunately, it appears that fatal car accidents are on the rise in Montana. According to a recent report… read more

Personal tragedies behind massive GM auto recall

When a Montana resident dies in an accident caused by a defective product, the victim’s family suffers a very personal kind of tragedy. However, sometimes when the family files suit against the producers of the defective product, it can lead to justice for not just themselves, but many other people in similar circumstances. Car owners… read more

Surgical safety checklist may help minimize surgical errors

Montana residents may be interested to know that postoperative complications can be reduced following invasive surgeries if the surgical team employs the use of what is normatively called in the medical world a surgical safety checklist. This is according to findings in a study published in the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ medical journal. In order… read more

Car and semi-truck accident claims two lives, injures one

Montana residents may find it interesting to learn that in two separate incidents, both of which occurred on different stretches of the same highway, at least two people lost their lives and one person was seriously injured when cars collided with semi-trucks. According to a spokesman with the Montana Highway Patrol, the car accident that… read more

Car accident involving three cars sends one person to hospital

Montana residents may have seen reports that a woman was injured in a three car pile-up recently. The three car accident happened at the corner of Crestwood Lane and North Montana Ave. Initially the driver of a four door Cadillac sedan was stopped on North Montana Avenue for oncoming traffic to clear in order to… read more

Woman files lawsuit against Volkswagen for car defects

Volkswagen Jetta owners in the Montana may find it interesting to know that the owner of a Volkswagen Jetta has filed a lawsuit against the car manufacturer after experiencing a serious malfunction of the airbag system while she was driving her car. The car owner also filed a lawsuit against her insurance company in connection… read more

Distracted driver rear-ends bus, causing injuries

A recent accident involving a car and bus filled with students resulted in at least one suffering serious injuries and others suffering minor injuries. The accident occurred in Bozeman, Montana. The bus that was involved in the crash was chartered by a symphonic high school band on their way to a church. The bus was… read more

Misdiagnosis impacts millions of patients annually in the U.S.

Residents in Montana visit doctors for their healthcare needs. During such visits, most people hope that their healthcare provider is a competent, will use their medical information and apply medical knowledge to identify any illness that may afflict them. However, despite the progress medical science has made, human errors happen. Patients might find it alarming… read more