Posted in News on November 29, 2013
Montana drivers are usually careful and prudent, regardless of driving conditions. But truck accidents still happen and serious injuries and even death can occur due to reckless and negligent driving. A fatal truck crash recently happened outside of Butte on I-90. A pickup truck slammed into the back of a semi-truck that was carrying cattle…. read more
Father sues Montana agency over son’s motorcycle crashPosted in News on November 22, 2013
In an unusual case, a man recently filed suit against the Montana Department of Transportation, alleging that the agency should be held partly responsible for the death of his son last year in a motorcycle accident. The father argues that the government agency was negligent in its design and maintenance of the intersection where the… read more
Lawsuit filed against maker of birth control system, MirenaPosted in News on November 14, 2013
Millions of women use birth control in the U.S. Most women expect birth control pills, products and systems to be fairly safe, and to have undergone rigorous regulatory oversight. Thus, when lawsuits highlighting safety concerns happen, many may wonder if it could potentially happen to them. According to reports, the maker of Mirena, an intrauterine… read more
Motorcycle passenger loses a leg in Montana crashPosted in News on November 7, 2013
Given the difference in size and weight, a collision between a truck and motorcycle is very likely to result in injury to the motorcyclist. Some drivers do not keep an adequate lookout for motorcycles, despite public safety announcements encouraging them to do so. A failure to keep a lookout, combined with intoxication, led to an… read more
Two-vehicle crash claims the lives of two peoplePosted in News on October 30, 2013
Travel by car is a primary means of transportation in Montana. Given the vast distances people have to travel in this state, most Montanans spend a lot of time behind the wheel. However, the more time one spends driving, the greater the chance of getting into an accident. In fact, according to the National Highway… read more
Japanese car manufacturer recalls over 800,000 carsPosted in News on October 23, 2013
Generally, people rely on their cars to get them from point A to point B. Most people do their utmost to keep their cars functioning by routinely getting oil changes and performing other types of maintenance on them in order to prevent a malfunction. However, there are times when despite all the steps consumers may… read more
Misdiagnosis one of the leading reasons for medical malpracticePosted in News on October 16, 2013
According to a recent study released by John Hopkins, medical misdiagnoses were responsible for more than 33 percent of the total payments for medical malpractice claims. Losing a family member due to a healthcare professional or doctor’s failure to diagnose a condition or illness in time is difficult to fathom. Nevertheless, reports of misdiagnosed conditions… read more
Two-car accident injures three near Armington JunctionPosted in News on October 9, 2013
According to the Montana Highway Patrol, recently a two-car collision near Armington Junction, east of Belt, left one man in critical condition and two others in serious but stable condition. The car accident occurred in the morning when the driver of a Subaru, which was leaving a rest area, did not yield and collided with… read more
Bicyclist killed in car accidentPosted in News on October 2, 2013
According to the Montana Highway Patrol, a 29-year-old bicyclist died of traumatic brain injury after being hit by a suspected drunk driver. The accident occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. when the 29-year-old musician who was riding back to his house from practice was struck by a 49-year-old man driving a sedan. The investigation is still… read more
Are robotically assisted surgeries safe for Montana residents?Posted in News on September 27, 2013
Technological advances in medical instrumentation and equipment have made it possible for hospitals and doctors across the U.S. to perform procedures which were once deemed impossible. In fact, reports indicate that between 2007 and 2011, robotically assisted surgeries increased by 400 percent. It is estimated that one particular system called the da Vinci system performed… read more