Billings motorcyclist killed in crash

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 issue

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 misdiagnosis

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 others

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 MT

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 brakes

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 three

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 steroids

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 malpractice

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 Plains

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