In Missoula County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
After a Missoula County crash, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
Montana Highway Patrol released the name of the victim killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 12 Sunday. Ryan Cole, 28, was from Missoula.
The crash happened near mile marker 10, east of the Montana-Idaho state line.
Officials tell NBC Montana the name of a man who died in a fatal crash Monday evening.
Montana Highway Patrol says alcohol was a factor in the crash and the victim was not wearing a seat belt.
The 61-year-old Missoula man was Robert Lambert.
A 22-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash near Lolo.
According to Montana Highway Patrol the man, later identified as Samuel Forrest Fitch, was traveling on U.S. Highway 93 near Bird Lane when he failed to negotiate a curve shortly after 11:00 p.m. Monday.
