If you have been involved in a semi truck accident, the big rig driver and the trucking company may very well have violated safety rules issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Violations of FMCSA regulations are direct factors in most...
Missoula Legal Blog
Great Falls Judge Finds BNSF Asserted Frivolous Defense
On October 9, 2014, a Great Falls district court judge found that BNSF's litigation strategy of trying to blame its train crew after the responsible operating department officials had exonerated them violated a court rule prohibiting the assertion of frivolous claims...
Great Falls Jury Awards BNSF Conductor $4.32 Million
Yesterday afternoon at about 2pm a Great Falls jury awarded our client $4.32 million for physical and emotional injuries he suffered in a July 19, 2011 train wreck southeast of Great Falls at Gerber, Montana.The wreck occurred when a BNSF welder failed to close the...
OSHA Orders Reinstatement of Fired Mandan, ND Switchman
In an October 1, 2014 "merit finding," the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has concluded that BNSF illegally retaliated against Mandan, ND switchman Adam Johnson for following the orders of his treating physician. The OSHA decision orders BNSF to...
Missoula Jury Levels $17 Million Punitive and Compensatory Damage Verdict Against First Interstate Bank, Final Judgment of More Than $24.6 Million Entered
On August 14, 2014, a Missoula County jury awarded our client Kelly Logging, Inc. $17 million in punitive and compensatory damages against Billings-based First Interstate Bank. The jury verdict concluded a 7-day trial before Judge Edward P. McLean. The case was the...
OSHA Orders Reinstatement of Fired Greybull, WY BNSF Conductor
In a May 15, 2014 "merit finding," the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has concluded that BNSF illegally retaliated against Greybull, Wyoming conductor Cory Hodge for reporting a work-related injury. The OSHA decsion orders BNSF to reinstate Mr. Hodge...
Interstate 90 – High Crash Corridor in Mineral County, Montana
Highway driving, as everyday and simple as it always seems, can be dangerous business. Some roadways are especially dangerous. Highway statistics reveal these places as "High Crash Corridors." These are roadways with statistically high concentrations of crashes.One...
Free Safer Bus App
If you' re planning a bus trip there's more to consider than just the price of your ticket. Safety should be not only your top priority, but the bus company's top priority as well. Before you book your ticket you can easily download the SaferBus App and make a more...
Consider Your Own Internet Footprint
The facts of any case are at least as important as the law. Knowing the relevant facts about your adversary is critical to evaluating and presenting your case. The internet has made information about people and organizations more accessible than ever. You just need...
The Professional Truck Driver in the Next Lane May Be Over His Hours of Service
Winter driving is dangerous to begin with. But as individual motorists we also have to share the roads and highways with heavy tractor-trailer combinations driven by what we hopefully assume are "professional" drivers. Unfortunately, sometimes these drivers aren't...
