Posted in News on April 13, 2016
Whether people are prescribed a new prescription or they are picking up a refill, patients in Montana and elsewhere trust that their medical provider prescribed them the appropriate medication and dosage. Moreover, patients being treated at a hospital or being prepped to undergo surgery rely on the expertise of medical professionals when it comes to… read more
Helping truck accident victims following a collisionPosted in News on April 7, 2016
Whether a motorist is travel a long or short distance, the person will likely encounter large trucks on interstates, highways and other roadways in Montana and other states across the nation. While it is commonplace to travel near a tractor-trailer truck or a semi-truck, some drivers get anxious traveling near such a large vehicle. This… read more
How can truck driver fatigue be remedied?Posted in News on March 31, 2016
While it is not uncommon for drivers in Montana to share the road with large trucks, some motorists get nervous driving around these enormous vehicles. Despite federal trucking regulations being implemented to enhance trucking safety, violations of these regulations unfortunately occur all over the nation. One major factor considered for contributing to a crash is… read more
Assessing the Cause of a Wrong Way CollisionPosted in Accident Data on March 24, 2016
While it is common for drivers in Montana and elsewhere to encounter drivers while traveling on various roads, it is not as common to encounter a driver traveling in the wrong direction. Despite it not being a frequent occurrence on the road, it is an extremely dangerous situation for all travelers near the wrong-way driver…. read more
Montana state leaders seek address increase in fatal accidentsPosted in News on March 16, 2016
It is an unfortunate reality that automobile collisions occur frequently on roadways in Montana and throughout the nation. Driver error and negligence is often cited as the source for serious and fatal crashes, however, having a deeper understanding of the causes of car accidents allow for actions to be taken to reduce their occurrences. Whether… read more
What is considered a defective warning?Posted in News on March 9, 2016
Consumers in Montana are likely to notice warning labels directly on or included with the products that they purchase. In some cases, these warnings appear to be common sense, making them seem obsolete to consumers. Nonetheless, no matter how obvious a danger or risk a product could pose, manufacturers must include these warnings when placing… read more
Motorcycle awareness should occur year round to prevent crashesPosted in News on March 3, 2016
While spring has yet to make its full appearance in Montana, warm weather has come and gone a few times this year already. Because of that, it is important that motorists across the state are reminded that with warm weather comes an increase in motorcycles on the roadways. Although motorcycle awareness month is not until… read more
Helping Montana patients navigate medical malpractice claimsPosted in News on February 25, 2016
Whether it is for a routine check-up, planned surgery, sudden illness or and emergency situation, when individuals go to a medical clinic or hospital, it is with the intention to be treated by a medical professional. While not all medical conditions require the same amount of medical attention, patients expect the same level of patient… read more
When and how is a medical device recalled?Posted in News on February 19, 2016
Some Montana residents might have a health or medical problem that is best addressed by a medical device. Such a device is often complex and must be in proper working order to ensure the health and well-being of the patient that is using it. If the medical device were to malfunction or if it ends… read more
Understanding the different types of product recallsPosted in News on February 11, 2016
When consumers in Montana purchase goods, they do not often consider the possibility that the product that they just bought could cause them harm. However, an error made during the design process, manufacturing or selling phase could result in a product malfunctioning, being improperly used or even becoming contaminated. This could result in a seemingly… read more