When someone you love loses their life as a result of another person’s negligence or reckless acts, it’s well within your rights to look into making a legal claim. Depending on how you’re related to that person, you may have a right to pursue a wrongful death claim. A...
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Environmental responsibilities of business owners
Running a business in Montana requires you to have some specific environmental responsibilities. It's every business's legal responsibility to ensure that they minimize their environmental impact by recycling waste and always obtaining the necessary permits for any...
Slip and fall lawsuits
Slip and fall lawsuits are some of the most common personal injury cases. These lawsuits involve a plaintiff who slipped on fluids, slippery surfaces, or other defects and sustained damages. There are a few things that residents of Montana and other states should know...
What happens when you first meet your divorce attorney?
Many divorce cases in Montana start with your initial meeting with your attorney. The first meeting can be nerve-wracking, but it's important to remember that your attorney is here to help you while remaining objective throughout the situation. Additionally, meeting...
The types of breach of contract in business
As a person involved in any form of business transaction, you should make sure that you have a basic understanding of business and contract law. These laws protect your rights as a business and an individual, and they are designed for you to fall back on when you need...
Important things to do after any semi-truck accident
Between 3 and 4 million Americans work as semi-truck drivers. Although these trucks are less likely to get into auto accidents than noncommercial vehicles, slip-ups still happen. Whether you get into a life-changing semi-truck accident in Montana or one that causes...
What are the signs of an undiagnosed traumatic brain injury?
If you’ve been involved in a collision, one of the injuries that you have to watch out for is a traumatic brain injury. A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can only be officially diagnosed with a medical examination and imaging tests, but there are symptoms that may be...
Nearly every couple could benefit from a prenup
Some Montana residents may look at prenuptial agreements and assume that they're only for rich people. However, prenuptial agreements are for everyone. These agreements simply lay out a process that a couple will follow if the marriage does not work out. Why do...
Are there special insurance considerations for uninsured/underinsured rideshare drivers?
Driving for Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare services bring the potential to make a significant income. Driving also comes with many additional risks and hazards. Hopefully, a Montana rideshare driver took out an appropriate insurance policy to cover any property damage...
What is a codicil?
Montana residents interested in the estate planning process often wonder if it is required for a will to be notarized. While many estate planners take this precaution, no law makes this step a requirement. However, this the validity of a will still needs to be proven...