Staying Safe as A Bicyclist on Montana Roadways
National bike usage is up, as well as the number of bike-vehicle accidents. Here are safety tips for bicyclists, offered by the Montana Department of Transportation.
National bike usage is up, as well as the number of bike-vehicle accidents. Here are safety tips for bicyclists, offered by the Montana Department of Transportation.
Thus far, 2018 has shown a remarkable decrease in the number of Montana traffic fatalities (only 29 deaths as of April 23). However, one more was added on Monday evening, as a teenage girl was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Wilsall, Montana.
Around 12 states currently have some sort of screening panel to process medical malpractice claims before they go to court. In Montana, this administrative body is called the Montana Medical Legal Panel (MMLP).
A single-vehicle collision is a type of traffic accident where only one driver is involved. Around 50% of all automobile accidents in the U.S. are considered single-vehicle. Likewise, about 50% of all traffic fatalities in the country involve only one driver.
Many times, accidents involving large commercial vehicles have devastating physical and financial consequences. If you were involved in an accident with a freight truck, who can you seek compensation from?
Collisions between passenger cars and freight trucks often yield devastating results, such as life-long pain & suffering, expensive medical bills, irreversible property damage, and prolonged time missed from work.
Medical patients have a certain set of rights when they visit a healthcare facility in Montana. One of the most important entitlements is the right to make informed decisions regarding their own health care.
The medical residency is a large component of the medical school. During a residency, a student is basically a “doctor-in-training” and handles patients similar to how a medical professional would. It’s a necessary step for any aspiring physician.
In the state of Montana, the Montana Medical Legal Panel (MMLP) is an administrative body involved in all malpractice suits. The MMLP is the result of effective lobbying efforts to protect medical providers from claims made against them.
Commercial trucks pose great risks on Montana roadways. Collisions with these trucks can result in serious injuries, catastrophic property damage, and sometimes death.