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
Go Check Your Auto Insurance!
I grew up in a Pentecostal church. I mention this because, working for people who have been hurt in car accidents makes me want to evangelize for an entirely different purpose: EVERYBODY, GO BUY UNDERINSURED AUTO INSURANCE! Reckless drivers all over Montana don't carry any auto insurance. Or if … [Read more...] about Go Check Your Auto Insurance!
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
What Is Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage?
Let me give you a common scenario. Let’s say you were in a car accident and got hurt real bad. You broke your hand and you need surgery. The accident wasn’t your fault, you were minding your own business, driving down the highway when somebody turned left right in front of you. There was no way you … [Read more...] about What Is Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage?