North Billings Personal Injury Law Blog

Operating a vehicle at a high rate of speed can be dangerous under any circumstance, especially in areas where children reside. Kids who are walking or riding their bikes in rural areas may find it nearly impossible to react quickly enough to move out of the path of a speeding vehicle. Similar car accidents run the unfortunate risk of leaving surviving loved ones grieving over the untimely loss of a child. A 9-year-old boy was hit and killed during a recent collision in Montana.

According to reports, the accident took place as the child was attempting to cross the street with his scooter on a recent Sunday evening. Initial investigations indicate that the boy was struck by a southbound driver who was traveling at speeds of nearly double the posted limit of 35 mph. Police advised that the child was pronounced dead at the scene shortly thereafter and stated that the driver of the vehicle chose to flee the scene.

Couples in Montana and elsewhere may accumulate a significant portion of assets and debts over the course of a marriage. Upon making the decision to part ways, many may feel that obtaining information on the true value of assets could be key to preparing for subsequent negotiations. However, marital debts may also play a significant role in the outcome of a divorce and these financial obligations can come in a variety of forms.

One of the most common forms of debt individuals carry pertains to carrying a revolving balance on a credit card. Should a couple choose to open a joint credit card account, any remaining balance on this account will be deemed marital property during divorce proceedings. Auto loans are another common source of debt among married couples, and if both names are listed on the loan, the credit scores of each party may suffer should payments on the loan fall behind.

Three individuals have died in a recent crash that took place after a car struck a guardrail and veered into an oncoming lane in Montana. Car accidents involving similar circumstances can have devastating outcomes. Families who lose someone close in a fatal crash due to the actions of another party may be left in search of answers, and in some cases, they may wish to pursue accountability through the civil justice system.

Authorities indicated that the accident took place at around 7 a.m. on a recent Monday. According to reports, the driver of a northbound car lost control and struck a guardrail before veering into southbound lanes. The car proceeded to collide with a second vehicles shortly thereafter and the resulting collision forced authorities to close the road for several hours while an investigation was underway.

The chances that a collision will occur increase substantially when drivers fail to adhere to traffic lights or stop signs upon entering an intersection. Car accidents that occur under similar circumstances often leave other drivers with little time to stop or steer clear of such negligence and the results of such a crash can prove catastrophic. One person was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries following a recent crash that took place in Montana.

Law enforcement agents responded to reports of the crash on a recent Saturday evening. According to initial investigations, the accident occurred when the driver of a southbound car failed to stop for a stop sign upon approaching an intersection. The car crashed into an eastbound truck shortly thereafter and the impact of the crash forced the truck to roll over before coming to a stop on its roof.