North Billings Personal Injury Law Blog

Car accidents: 2 injured after truck runs through stop sign

On behalf of Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Turner, PLLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Failing to adhere to a traffic signal or stop sign inherently increases the chances that a potentially dangerous collision may occur. Car accidents involving such negligence run the unfortunate risk of placing the safety of all parties involved in harm's way. Two drivers were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries following a recent crash involving similar circumstances in Montana.

The accident is said to have taken place on a recent Monday just before 8 p.m. Initial investigations suggest that accident occurred when the driver of a westbound truck entered a local intersection after failing to adhere to a stop sign. The driver of a nearby car was reportedly unable to react in time to avoid collision and proceeded to strike the rear-end of the truck shortly thereafter.

Car accidents: Crash claims life of motorcyclist in Montana

On behalf of Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Turner, PLLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

With inherent decreases in size and visibility, and less to shield them from harm, motorcycle riders may face a variety of potential hazards while out on the open road. Car accidents involving motorcycles can have disastrous consequences that could leave a rider with permanent injuries, or worse. A recent hit-and-run motor vehicle accident has reportedly claimed the life of a motorcycle rider in Montana.

According to reports, the incident took place just before 2 a.m. on a recent Friday. While many of the details concerning how the accident took place remain unclear, police have advised that the driver of a vehicle struck the motorcycle and then proceeded to flee the scene. They also advised that the rider of the bike suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene soon thereafter.

Car accidents: Suspected drunk driving crash injures 1, kills 1

On behalf of Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Turner, PLLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be a dangerous decision. Those who exhibit such negligence not only place others nearby at risk, but they may also put the safety of their passengers in harm's way. Car accidents involving impaired drivers can have devastating results and a recent collision that took place under similar circumstances has reportedly left a 23-year-old man in Montana with serious injuries.

The accident reportedly took place on a recent Tuesday at around 5 a.m. According to police, the crash occurred when the driver of a westbound vehicle lost control upon attempting to navigate a curve in the road. Initial investigations indicate the driver overcorrected after veering slightly off course, subsequently causing the vehicle to run off the road and roll over several times.

Car accidents: 1 killed after car crashes into side of home

On behalf of Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Turner, PLLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 2, 2019.

The influence of alcohol or drugs can have a substantial impact on a person's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Those who drive while impaired run a greater risk of creating an unfortunate scenario and car accidents involving drunk drivers can have cataclysmic consequences. A recent accident in which a suspected drunk driver crashed into the side of a home has claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl in Montana.

Authorities have advised that the accident took place at around 2 a.m. on a recent Friday. According to reports, the crash occurred when the driver of a westbound vehicle suddenly lost control and veered off the side of the road. This vehicle proceeded to hit a sign and run through several bushes before striking the side of a nearby home.

Car accidents: High-speed collision kills 1, injures 2

On behalf of Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Turner, PLLP posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Those who operate a vehicle at a high rate of speed are inherently less capable of reacting to a variety of driving scenarios. Such behavior increases the risk that car accidents may occur, and collisions that take place at high speeds can have catastrophic outcomes. A recent crash that took place during a police pursuit has reportedly injured two individuals and claimed the life of another in Montana.

Law enforcement agents say the incident began on a recent Sunday just before 4 a.m. as officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a car that had been reported stolen. They say the driver of this car chose to flee the scene, subsequently leading them on a high-speed pursuit. The chase reportedly came to an end when the car crashed into another vehicle at a nearby intersection.

Car accidents: Police chase ends with crash that injures 2

On behalf of Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Turner, PLLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Attempting to evade a traffic stop is a dangerous decision that may in turn place the well-being of others nearby in harm's way. Such behavior increases the chances car accidents will occur and those who encounter such negligence could be left suffering the consequences of a scenario over which they have no control. A recent collision involving similar circumstances in Montana has left reportedly two individuals with serious injuries.

The incident is said to have taken place shortly after authorities received reports of a man causing a disturbance in the parking lot of a local store. Upon arriving at the location, officers say the man hopped into his truck and proceeded to flee the scene. Soon thereafter, police assert that the truck crashed into the side of a nearby car and they say the man attempted to leave the scene on foot.

Insurance claim tips to follow after a car accident

On behalf of Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Turner, PLLP on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

If you're part of a car accident in Billings, it's important to focus your immediate attention on receiving treatment for your injuries. The sooner you receive treatment, the sooner you'll understand what you need to do to make a full recovery.

As time allows, hopefully sooner rather than later, you'll want to contact your insurance company to file a claim. This sounds simple enough, but it can pose a variety of challenges.

Car accidents: Head-on crash with semi-truck injures 1 in Montana

On behalf of Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Turner, PLLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Head-on collisions run the risk of ending in disaster in virtually any circumstance. However, when a commercial vehicle is involved, the chances that similar car accidents may pose a significant threat to the safety and well-being of those involved may increase substantially. A recent crash involving similar circumstances in Montana has reportedly left one driver in the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

According to reports, the incident took place at around 12:45 p.m. on a recent Sunday. Law enforcement agents advised that for reasons unknown, the driver of a northbound tractor-trailer suddenly lost control of the vehicle and crossed through the median. The semi-truck then proceeded to hit an oncoming vehicle head-on shortly thereafter, subsequently causing the second vehicle to overturn before coming to rest on its driver's side.

Hidden assets could have an impact on the outcome of a divorce

On behalf of Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Turner, PLLP posted in Divorce on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Upon making the decision to dissolve a marriage, many individuals in Montana may wish to begin taking steps to prepare to safeguard their financial futures. However, forming a strategy for property division negotiations can be complex at times, especially if one feels the other party could be hiding assets. Since hidden assets can have a devastating impact on the outcome of a divorce, knowing where to look for similar assets could prove vital.

According to experts, there are a multitude of ways in which one may attempt to conceal assets prior to entering divorce proceedings. Experts suggest that some may attempt to deny that an asset exists or claim that a possession was lost. In other scenarios, a person may also try to keep assets hidden by giving ownership of an asset to a third party or by creating a false debt.

Car accidents: 1 left scene of crash that injured 2 in Montana

On behalf of Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Turner, PLLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Once a collision occurs, drivers have a duty to remain at the scene and check on the safety of any others involved when possible. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case, and those who leave the scene of car accidents may in turn leave others without medical attention for extended periods. Police are reportedly attempting to locate a driver who was involved in a recent crash that sent two individuals to the hospital with injuries in Montana.

The accident reportedly occurred at around 12:30 p.m. on a recent Tuesday during times of slippery road conditions. According to reports, the incident took place after one vehicle slid on a patch of slush and proceeded to spin in the direction of oncoming traffic. Another vehicle slammed into the rear of the first car soon thereafter, reportedly causing substantial damage to the car in the process.