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!
Insurance Companies Shouldn’t Get Everything
There's this case we'd been working on. A truck slammed into the back of a car. Our client was in the car and got hurt. Physically hurt. So much so that she had to quit her job and find a different part-time job. Doctor's and physical therapist's orders: no full-time work. The … [Read more...] about Insurance Companies Shouldn’t Get Everything
Who Should Pay? Part 1
It's a touchy subject to those in the healthcare industry. It's a touchy subject to those injured in car wrecks and other accidents where liability insurance is available. It's something not well understood by the general public - or, apparently, the Montana Supreme Court. "It" being the … [Read more...] about Who Should Pay? Part 1
A Tale of Medicare Bureaucracy
Sometimes I wonder if injured parties are going to be able to get their foot in the door of the courthouse 20 years from now. I feel like it's pressing in on all sides: most of my fellow Flathead valley neighbors think personal injury lawyers like myself are quick-talking snake-oil salespeople, … [Read more...] about A Tale of Medicare Bureaucracy
What I Did When the Insurance Company Refused DuBray Payments
Some things just make my blood boil. The trial lawyer wisdom nowadays says you're not supposed to show your emotion: be the messenger and let the judge and jury get mad, don't do it yourself. Well, yesterday I filed a lawsuit and I'm angry on behalf of my client. I hope it … [Read more...] about What I Did When the Insurance Company Refused DuBray Payments
A Case Study in Why You Should Carry Underinsured Motorist Coverage
This person came in because he was hit by a car while riding his bike. He had a green light at the intersection and this truck slammed into him, breaking his leg and otherwise hurting him, bad. After being hospitalized and having emergency surgery, he had to recover in a skilled nursing … [Read more...] about A Case Study in Why You Should Carry Underinsured Motorist Coverage