Posted in News on March 7, 2012
A recent single-car accident in Montana took the lives of two young men. The 21-year-old driver of the vehicle and another passenger were also injured in the crash. The third passenger was listed in serious condition. Police believe the driver of the vehicle was intoxicated at the time of the fatal accident. After he was… read more
Semi truck accident in Montana takes 1 lifePosted in News on February 29, 2012
A serious accident occurred last week in Montana, taking the life of one woman. The accident occurred along a stretch of U.S. 87 between Billings and Lewistown. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the incident took place just outside of Lewistown around 2:30 a.m. when the driver of a semi truck heading westbound swerved to… read more
Drunk driver injures 2 young people near BillingsPosted in News on February 22, 2012
Drivers in Montana, no matter who they are, have an obligation to exercise due caution when they get behind of the wheel of an automobile. And that means if a person has had too much to drink, driving a car should be out of the question. Too often, DUI accidents result in injuries to Montana… read more
Dangerous dishwashers injure consumersPosted in News on February 14, 2012
As readers in the Billings area know, consumers are injured every day by defective products. Sometimes the incidents are minor, but other times they are serious and even deadly. Manufacturers have an obligation to guarantee that the products they introduce into the stream of commerce are not dangerous, especially if the products are likely to… read more
Defective lunch boxes and carriers recalled by manufacturerPosted in News on February 7, 2012
Billings residents who are pet owners or who carry their food in an insulated lunch box will be interested to hear of a company’s recent recall of two dangerous products: an insulated lunch box and thermal food carrier. The lunch box is expandable and holds a freezer gel pack, and the problem is that the… read more
Billings surgeon’s license suspended after alleged hospital errorPosted in News on February 1, 2012
Montana residents may know that doctors have a responsibility to properly consider a patient’s medical history before diagnosing an illness, prescribing medication or recommending surgery. When doctors fail to live up to these obligations, too often a misdiagnosis or surgical error results in serious personal injury, and sometimes even death. Recently, a neurosurgeon with a… read more
Increase in pedestrian accidents related to headphone usagePosted in News on January 24, 2012
Most people equate car accidents as only involving two or more vehicles. But in Montana they also quite often involve a car or truck hitting a pedestrian. In these circumstances, the results are usually catastrophic, given the relative size and speed of a car versus a person walking down the street. A new study points… read more
Lawsuits and possible loss of liquor license stem from fatal DUIPosted in News on January 20, 2012
In the early morning hours of Feb. 12, 2010, a fatal car accident occurred on U.S. Highway 2 in Columbia Falls, Montana. Although this tragic accident happened nearly two years ago, the ensuing legal issues are still progressing through the court system. A reportedly intoxicated driver, who police say had over three times the legal… read more
Will victims benefit from Montana’s new DUI laws?Posted in News on January 13, 2012
All too often, people are injured in car accidents caused by drunk drivers. Montana was one of several states to clamp down on drunk driving this past year. In addition, law enforcement officials had a new weapon to use charge drivers with DUI. Intoxicated drivers in multiple states must give blood samples. Montana, Illinois, Texas… read more
Montana chair lift accident injures twoPosted in News on January 6, 2012
Recently, an accident occurred on the Willow Creek chair lift at Red Lodge Mountain when a chair detached from the haul rope. At the time of the accident, the chair, which had two teenage passengers, was halfway through the ride to the top and approximately 35 feet above the ground. The two teens were immediately… read more