Bicycle Paths in Kalispell Since our offices moved last year, on non-rainy days, I like to ride my bike to work. I do not live far from the office and I enjoy getting a little bit of activity on the days I primarily sit behind a desk. There are places in Montana that are … [Read more...] about Montana Laws Governing Cyclists and Roadway Bicycling
Are Rental Car Costs Covered?
It happens with some frequency, the following scenario: there is a car wreck. Innocent party gets her vehicle in to her mechanic. Innocent party gets a rental car while her vehicle is being fixed. At-fault person carries insurance! Both people breath a sigh of relief, believing the insurance … [Read more...] about Are Rental Car Costs Covered?
Remote Texting Liability – I Would Take The Case
In my last post, I told you that I think in Montana a remote texter would have liability for a car wreck where s/he knew the at-fault driver was 1) driving and 2) would check the text. The next natural question is, would I take this kind of case? Yes, depending on the circumstances, I … [Read more...] about Remote Texting Liability – I Would Take The Case
Liability for Texting A Driver
** Hi there. You might notice my last blog post was about a year ago. I took a long break from blogging because...life and litigation weren't leaving me much time or energy to write here. I'm back now, for the time being, until more litigation or life get in the way. … [Read more...] about Liability for Texting A Driver
Go Check Your Auto Insurance!
I grew up in a Pentecostal church. I mention this because, working for people who have been hurt in auto wrecks makes me want to evangelize for an entirely different purpose: EVERYBODY, GO BUY UNDERINSURED AUTO INSURANCE! You need to double check because reckless drivers all over Montana … [Read more...] about Go Check Your Auto Insurance!
A Man Yelling Into an Empty Sky
My husband reads the newspaper daily. I confess, I don't. I don't listen to the news. I don't watch it. I try not to even look at the headlines. Ignorance is not bliss, but it helps me sleep at night. Except the other night, when my husband -- who was reading the … [Read more...] about A Man Yelling Into an Empty Sky
Mortgage Servicer Did What
I FOLLOWED THE BANK'S ADVICE AND LOST MY HOUSE. Imagine no longer being able to afford the mortgage you've paid for years because you lost your job. As a result, foreclosure and losing your home is right around the corner. The good news, like many banks, you qualify for federal … [Read more...] about Mortgage Servicer Did What
Of Snow and Ice
It had been some sort of week of sitting and ... well, sitting. A lot of the time being a lawyer means riding a desk. So, I decide, heck, I should go for a run this afternoon. No appointments today, why not? Since I've been actively resisting the peer pressure to join … [Read more...] about Of Snow and Ice