Posted in News on September 18, 2013
Individuals have the option to choose any mode of transportation to travel. Weather permitting, some may choose to bike or ride a motorcycle, while others may find driving a car more convenient. Regardless of a chosen mode of transportation, all must learn to share the road with each other, be aware and cognizant of each… read more
Meningitis cases from contaminated steroids still an issuePosted in News on September 11, 2013
Patients across the nation have a reasonable expectation that the drugs, injections and vaccinations they may receive for their medical condition are safe for consumer use, and that they have gone undergone rigorous governmental scrutiny and approval. However, a nationwide incident that occurred last October due to a contaminated steroid has consumers wondering how many… read more
Man sues hospital for HIV misdiagnosisPosted in News on September 6, 2013
Being diagnosed with serious illness or disease is a life altering event for a person and the individual’s family. Most people expect their healthcare provider and hospital to provide a reasonable standard of care. However, there are times when a doctor may negligently misread a result, a laboratory may get a false positive or a… read more
Two-vehicle car crash kills 6-year-old child, injures othersPosted in News on August 27, 2013
According to authorities, a recent two vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 92 near Whitefish, Montana, claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl and injured several others. The Montana Highway Patrol indicated that the tragic the two car accident occurred around 3 p.m. on August 11 when a Ford SUV driven by the mother of the… read more
Car accidents involving pedestrians not uncommon in MTPosted in News on August 22, 2013
According to the Billings Police Department, in a 6-month period last year, nearly 30 accidents involving pedestrians and cars were reported. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics indicate that one pedestrian is killed every couple of hours and one is injured every eight minutes in traffic accidents. In general, pedestrians are at a disadvantage… read more
Car maker Toyota sued for faulty brakesPosted in News on August 16, 2013
Cars provide an efficient means of transportation for many people in Montana. There is an expectation that car manufacturers follow safety regulations to ensure that the final product is free of malfunctioning or faulty parts. However, despite all the regulatory oversight, there are times when a defective product slips through the cracks and poses a… read more
Two-vehicle accident kills one and injures threePosted in News on August 8, 2013
In a recent two-vehicle collision, a 79-year-old passenger in a car was killed and three others in the same vehicle were injured. At least one other occupant of the car was taken to the hospital in critical condition. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at an intersection when the car the four… read more
Vitamin B supplements found to contain harmful steroidsPosted in News on July 30, 2013
Most people typically take dietary supplements such as calcium, multivitamins, and vitamin B pills. Consumers expect manufacturers selling dietary supplements to be regulated and to offer safe products for consumption. However, Montana residents will find it interesting to learn that recently the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning against using the Purity First vitamin… read more
Study: missed diagnosis leading cause of medical malpracticePosted in News on July 25, 2013
Most Montana residents will visit a doctor at some point in their lives. Given the length of medical education and training, most patients and their families expect doctors to be knowledgeable. Nevertheless, despite all the training a doctor may have, medical errors can still happen, resulting in direct harm to a patient. Residents of Montana… read more
Motorcyclist injured in vehicle accident near PlainsPosted in News on July 18, 2013
During summer in Montana, motorists must adapt themselves to seeing motorcycles on the road and learn to share the roads with them. Similarly, motorcyclists must always exercise vigilance to avoid the devastating possibility of a motorcycle accident. Regardless of whether one is driving a car or riding a motorcycle, both types of vehicles involve a… read more