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When it comes to driving distractions, cognitive distractions are particularly important to understand. These distractions affect your mental focus while driving, potentially increasing the risk of accidents.
Whether you've lived in Montana your whole life or just moved here, you need to be ready, careful, and alert on the road. Here are some tips from actual Montanans across the state about how to survive driving in the winter.
Montana is a great state for motorcycle enthusiasts, with its scenic roads, diverse terrain, and wide-open spaces. However, riding a motorcycle also comes with certain risks, especially for Harley riders.
It's peak season for deer related accidents in Montana and the odds of hitting one are pretty high. Why are deer accidents so common in Montana and how to avoid them?
There is nothing like viewing the beautiful Montana scenery from a motorcycle. But, before you jump on your bike, take some time now to get your motorcycle ready.
Learn more about driver assistance technologies, how they can help you, and what you should know about these technologies when buying your next vehicle.
Smartphone use and texting are some of the most distracting activities you can do behind the wheel. Put your phone down by using these apps.
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Fatality numbers have increased in part due to the lack of seat belts being worn with risky behavior like speeding, impaired driving, and being distracted.
Your smart device might be able to automatically detect when you're in an accident, ask if you're alright, and automatically call 911.
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Fatalities grew in 27 states in the first half of 2020, despite a large drop in traffic volume during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Winters in Montana can be severe making it both frightening and dangerous for driving. Our car accident lawyers have the following suggestions.
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Our Montana car accident lawyers are well versed in the unique car accident laws in Montana and are here to help you.
As snow continues to pile up in Montana, so does the number of car accidents. What is the Slick Streets Policy and what does this mean for you when you're in an accident?
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Montana motor vehicle accident laws are unique because of the Ridley decision. Our car accident lawyers have experience helping victims receive proper care.
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As COVID-19 stay-at-home orders begin to lift and Montanans are traveling more, it is crucial to remember driving safety.
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A cognitive distraction can be just as dangerous as a manual or visual one.
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Whiplash can have different levels of severity - including a serious injury with long-term disabilities.
Ice accumulating on the roadways can make your daily commute treacherous.
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If you're involved in a car accident, what do you do if the other person doesn't have insurance? Or, not enough insurance?
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A herniated disc is a painful and often temporarily debilitating back injury that is common in some occupations.
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Are school buses the safest vehicles on the road? What happens if your child has been harmed while riding a school bus while on or off the bus?
Coming across an aggressive driver is alarming, but you can protect yourself from potential risks by considering these tips.
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In Montana, distracted driving is a leading cause of traffic accident injuries and fatalities. Efforts have been presented to ban minors for texting, sending, or reading written communication while operating a motor vehicle. What does this mean for you?
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While most whiplash injuries can dissipate within a week after an accident, many victims suffer from chronic pain and limited mobility for months.
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What is the difference between complete and incomplete spinal cord injuries? Often these injuries have a devastating impact on an injury victim's life, career, and phychological condition.
Knowing these three types of collisions is important as each one typically entails different risks and damages.
Many residents of Montana lose their lives in traffic accidents each year, but new data suggests that Montana's highways are becoming safer.
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Overloading occurs when a truck is so heavy that it exceeds the weight limits imposed by the FMCSA. But, what are these limits and how do they impact an injury claim?
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A few of the most important aspects of this Title pertaining to insurance requirements, licensing requirements, and appropriate conduct behind the wheel.
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Even though they are separate conditions, contusions and concussions have several similarities.
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Liability in trucking accidents is one of the primary concerns when facing injuries and property damage from the large or commercial truck that destroys the car and leads to physical injury.
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Montana has laws about the minimum amount of auto insurance drivers must carry.
Distracted driving has become a top cause of fatal car accidents, driven by cell phone use behind the wheel.
Before you ride your motorcycle into the Montana sunset, make sure you're obeying all the state's motorcycle laws.
Places like Florida and California may make the news more often for their reckless drivers, but Montana is one of the deadliest states for drivers per capita.
Securing cargo on a truck can be difficult depending on the type of cargo. Tarping is one method that helps make securing equipment quick and convenient but there's lot of factors that can make it dangerous on the road.
There's an increased demand for trucking services with increase is online shopping and shipping. These expectations have produced a truck driver shortage that you need to consider when driving.