Cheerleading Injuries

Cheerleading is no longer about dancing and moving pom-poms in the air. Today, cheerleaders are required to have gymnastic and athletic skills that involve tumbling and stunts, doing double flips and making human pyramids. These developments have made cheerleading a dangerous sport and injuries (sometimes very serious) have become commonplace.

Cheerleading Injuries: What the Statistics Say

Here are some statistics around cheerleading related injuries:
• According to a US Consumer Product Safety Commission report, in 2008 alone there were more than 30,000 emergency room visits related to cheerleading injuries. The Commission said that cheerleading injuries had quadrupled between 1982 and 2008.
• In the US, cheerleading injuries consist of around 66% of all major sport injuries among high school and college students.
• A study conducted by the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury indicates that during 1984-2009 half of the catastrophic injuries in the country were due to cheerleading, including three deaths.

While most people seek the services of Montana lawyers when there are car accidents or because of medical malpractice, we usually do not do the same for cheerleading injuries. One must consult a Billings, MT attorney in case of cheerleading injury or death.

Cheerleading Related Injuries

The most common cheerleading injuries are:
• Ankle sprains
• Back injuries
• Head injuries (including concussions)
• Broken arms
• Knee injuries
• Torn tendons
• Elbow injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Fractures/dislocations
• Lacerations/avulsions

Mostly disabilities and deaths are caused by head and spine injuries. The lack of amenities, novice coaches and an expounded rate of stunts are usually the causes of these injuries.

Preventing Cheerleading Related Injuries

While you may feel proud of your child performing risky routines, there are some safety measures that are essential to prevent serious injuries. As a parent, you could check out:

• The place where your child is performing
• The coach's experience, including the kind of athletes the coach has worked with and whether he/she has gymnastic stunt work experience
• What stunts will be performed in the cheerleading routine
• The cheerleading team that your child is a member of
• Who is supervising the performance

Proper safety checks should be conducted and safety and emergency training should be given to the cheerleaders, coaches, trainers and parents.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical Malpractice is Increasing In the US

Instances of death and long-term injury are growing in America, getting close to being declared as a serious national problem. A study conducted by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences estimated that roughly 98,000 patients may be killed every year across the US as a result of medical errors.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Broadly speaking, drifting away intentionally or carelessly from the accepted standards of medical care by a healthcare provider that causes harm to a patient is called medical malpractice. Medical malpractice can be the lack of treatment or improper treatment, misdiagnosis, an intentional delay in treatment, failure to perform correct follow-ups and errors in prescription.

You have a legal and civil right to claim compensation if you are suffering due to medical malpractice. Medical bills are immense and you deserve the appropriate treatment. If you are suffering because someone made a mistake or erred in a medical diagnosis, you should be compensated appropriately. However, to get what is due to you, you need a qualified and experienced attorney. Such expert help will increase your chances of receiving your claim. This will not only benefit you individually, but will also raise awareness of medical malpractices and encourage medical practitioners to take the utmost care.

Solomon Neuhardt of Neuhardt Law Firm, P.C. is an outstanding Montana medical malpractice attorney. If you are in need of assistance, please feel free to request a free consultation.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Dog Bites are Personal Injury

Dogs are considered man’s best friend. However, some dogs are unpredictable, can become aggressive and bite you for no apparent reason. Almost five million people suffer because of dog bites every year in the US. Many of these are due to the negligence of dog owners. Fortunately, a dog bite is regarded as personal injury as per the law in various states and is a liability for the owner. If you have been bitten, you should contact a Montana personal injury attorney.

What Immediate Actions to Take in Case of a Dog Bite
An important fact about dog bites is that it is not limited to permanent disfigurement or injury. It can also lead to emotional trauma.
Immediate Actions:
• If the dog’s mouth is foaming, it is probably suffering from rabies. See a physician at the earliest.
• If possible, try to know the breed of the dog. It helps the physician assess the extent of the injury.
• Don’t quarrel with the dog’s owner.
• Report the incident to the police.
• Contact a personal injury attorney.

What You Should Know to Get Compensation for Hospital Bills
If you want to file a lawsuit against the dog owner, ensure that you have his/her contact information. It is important to know if the owner was aware of the aggressive behavior of the dog (or its breed). You should also enquire if the dog was given the required immunization on time. In case the owner incited the dog deliberately to scare you, you have a 100% chance of recouping the hospital bills by filing a lawsuit. A dog can also harm or injure you with its claws, in which case you have the right to recover damages.

Lawsuits against Dog Owners
It is depressing to know that of all the dog bite cases across the country, only one out of three have been reported. All states have laws governing dog attacks. However, there is some difference in the laws of the various states. What is common is that all these laws identify the dog owner to be liable for the injury. Most laws have been designed in a manner that the dog owner has limited defense in case of negligence.

So, if you have been bitten by a dog, or someone you know has suffered this trauma, the best thing to do is to contact a lawyer. A dog bite lawyer will ensure that you receive the maximum in damages. Solomon Neuhardt is a top-notch Montana Personal Injury attorney. Contact him for a free consultation today.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Mass Transit Accidents and Their Causes

Mass Transit Accidents and Their Causes

Traveling via public transportion is definitely safer than a car, but accidents or death due to someone else’s negligence can never be totally avoided. Public transportation includes vehicle services that transport customers on local and regional routes.


Public and Mass Transit Vehicles

The number of unlinked trips using public transport in 2007 stood at 10.3 billion, with 58.5% trips being via bus, 29.3% by heavy rail and 12.2% by others. Around 14 million Americans ride the public transport everyday and 34 million trips are made each weekday in the US.

Vehicles that fall under the mass transit category are:

* Buses
* L-train
* Mono Rails
* Amtrak
* Cable cars
* Airlines
* Ferries
* Street Cars
* Railroads
* Trolleybuses
* Planes
* Taxi cabs
* Shuttles
* Limousine services
* Elevators
* Vanpools
* Escalators

Accidents can happen in several ways but serious accidents involving the mass transit system usually happen due to carelessness or speeding. Here is a quick look at accidents and their possible causes:

Bus accidents

* Defective condition on the stairs of a bus.
* Accidents due to overcrowding.
* Bus driven in a negligent manner.
* Faulty tires.
* Injuries caused by sudden jerks or stops of a bus.
* There are occasions where the bus has a pertinent manufacturing defect that leads to a fatal accident. The person responsible for the defect can be the designer, manufacturer, engineer or the distributor.

Ferry accidents:

* These often happen when the ferry loses power and ultimately hits the dock, hurting the passengers.
* Due to a defective product or negligence.

Subway Accidents

* Turnstile defect can cause an accident
* In a situation where a passenger gets stuck between the closing subway car doors or is caught in the doorway of a moving train
* Imperfections in the tracks - large space between the subway platform edge and the door of the train
* Low or no lighting – potential danger looms due to poor lighting, especially in the spaces between the platform and the incoming train.
* Ill maintained stairways
* Faulty Brakes
* Operational errors

Plane Crash

* Faulty seat belt
* Speed sensors
* Faulty altimeter
* Defective tires
* Negligence of airport staff

If anyone close to you has been involved in an accident that has led to serious injury or wrongful death, immediately contact an experienced attorney to defend your case and get justice. Cases against the public transit authorities normally take time. It is advisable to carry the necessary documents needed for your defense.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Helmets can save life

Cyclists in Montana are probably the most ‘liberated’ people in the US, since the state of Montana does not have a helmet law in place. People need to, however, understand the difference between “freedom of choice” and safety. Wearing proper headgear can often make a difference between life and death. A helmet that costs less than $50 generates $570 worth of indirect benefits to the society, which includes medical costs caused by bike-related head injuries, future earnings and other tangible resources.

Bicycle Accidents – Some Facts

Cyclists are recommended to wear safety helmets at all times. There are around 73-85 million bicycle riders in the US.  Around 1,300 deaths per year occur in the US due to bicycle related accidents, and head injuries account for over 60% of the bicycle related deaths. Here are some facts about bicycle accidents:

·        Each year, 196 children less than the age of 15 die from bicycle-related injuries. 

• Over 90 percent cyclists meet with fatal accidents on US roads
• Most of the victims are male and without protective gear
• Riders without a helmet are 14 times more susceptible than a helmeted rider.
• Helmets can protect head injuries affecting your brain, estimated at anywhere around 45 to 88 percent of the times.
• Bicycle helmets offer substantial protection to the forehead and midface.
• Non-helmeted cyclist injuries costs around $81 million each year in medical expenses, whereas indirect expenses add up to $2.3 billion.
• About 75 percent of bicycle-related deadly accidents can be prevented among children with helmet use.
• Most of the accidents happen to boys.
• Falls are the cause of over 90 per cent of the accidents
• The head is hit in 38 percent of the accidents.
• If 85 percent of all child cyclists wear helmets for one year, the lifetime medical cost savings can be anywhere between $197 to $256 million
• Every bicycle helmet saves health insurers $57 and auto insurers $17.
• One third of the bicycle victims have high alcohol levels.

There can be no argument that safety helmets can be highly effective in preventing head related injuries, thereby minimizing health costs and, above all, saving lives. However, faulty helmet cases are also reported these days. If someone close to you has suffered brain damage or injury on the road due to someone else’s negligence, immediately contact a personal injury lawyer. The victim is entitled to monetary compensation against physical injury and emotional pain.

About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Back Injured in a Car Crash?

Whiplash is among the most common types of back injuries caused by car accidents. Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are a range of injuries to the neck and back caused by a sudden jerking movement of the head. There are more than one million car accident back injuries reported every year. About 10% of such injuries lead to long-term disability.

What are the Causes of Whiplash Injury?

Whiplash injuries are mostly caused by a sudden and violent impact on the neck and/or the head. Such injuries are most common in rear-end collisions. The unexpected impact may cause the victim’s head to jerk forward and then backward. Ligaments in the neck area can stretch and even tear by the sudden movement. The victim may suffer major damage along the spine. Chances of injury are high if the neck muscles are relaxed, irrespective of whether the vehicle was moving fast or slow.

Whiplash Injury: What Damage can it Cause?

A whiplash injury can cause serious damage to:

• Joints
• Discs
• Muscles
• Nerves
• Ligaments
• Spinal cord

What are the Symptoms of Whiplash Injury?

Whiplash injury and its after effects may not be seen immediately. However, the early symptoms may be:

• Pain or stiffness in the neck and back
• Aching shoulders
• Sensory disturbance to the arms and legs
• Recurrent headaches
• Pain in spinal areas
• Back sprain
• Nighttime muscle spasms
• Sexual disorder
• Loss of bladder control
• Soreness of muscles
• Bowel dysfunction

What Should a Victim do?

Immediately after an accident, one should:

• Apply ice – Ice therapy involves wrapped ice in a towel and pressing it gently against the impacted area for about 20 minutes.
• Find a well informed and specialist lawyer - Compensation can vary between $50 and $500,000.
• Consult a good doctor – Do not compromise on the medical help you seek. The doctor may recommend stretching exercises.

A victim may take weeks, months or even years to recover, depending upon the extent of damage. If the accident was caused by another party, one should not delay in consulting a back injury lawyer who can help with claiming compensation. Liable parties may be asked to compensate for medical expenses, the loss of income and/or earning potential and mental suffering.

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About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Freak accident: How Should One Handle It?

Automobile accidents are almost becoming common today, with the number of accidents in the US increasing in leaps and bounds each year. Thousands die or are injured in car accidents each year and such accidents are certainly a cause for both civil and criminal liability for the driver.

Take the case of the freak accident on South Frontage Road, Billings, where three people were seriously injured. A small car collided with an SUV while heading west. The driver of the car, 18-year-old Jessica Umphrey, along with 19-year-old Matthew Nygard and an unnamed 8-year-old girl were rushed to the hospital. The accident happened when the car took a left hand turn near Zoo Drive and rammed into the oncoming vehicle, the driver of the SUV was unhurt.

What to do first?

So what should one do in such cases? Here are some steps to follow:

1. Write down the name, address and license number of the other driver involved in the accident.
2. Call the police.
3. Check your insurance policy status.
4. Gather documents/photographs of the scene.
5. Immediately get in touch with a car insurance lawyer.
6. Rush to the nearest hospital or get first aid.
7. Gather evidence in the form of medical reports.

Will I be compensated?

Accidents, regardless of whether they are big or small, and injuries, major or minor, you have the right to receive compensation. In a personal injury claim, the plaintiff will be compensated due to damage caused by the other party’s negligence. Claims can be filed against uninsured drivers, vehicle damage, medical expenses or injuries.

The case will be based on a circumstantial situation after examining the nature of the accident. For instance, whether the accident involved a roll over, side collision, rear end collision or a head-on collision needs to be ascertained.

A case can be presented to the insurance company, backed by ground evidence and substantial medical information to build the case. If caught driving without insurance, the fine can be up to $500 and/or 10 days in jail. Getting in touch with an attorney will make the claimant compensation process easier.

What does it cost?

The minimum auto insurance policy requirements for the state of Montana are as follows:

* $25,000 for bodily injury liability for each person
* $50,000 for bodily injury liability per accident
* $10,000 for property damage liability

Accidents and their after affects can be really stressful in terms of the financial and mental ordeal one goes through. Drive safe, but in case of an unfortunate event, an attorney’s help can accelerate your cleanup and repair process and also help you claim your rights.

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About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Six people sent to hospital after two-vehicle crash.

Date: June 29, 2009

Type: Car Accident

A woman driving a Suburban traveling east on I-90 drifted to the right side of the right lane, when she realized she was going off the road, she overcorrected and hit a car that was passing her. Both of the drivers lost control of their vehicles. The Suburban rolled into the median and the sedan crossed two lanes of traffic and ended up on the opposite side of the interstate. The people in the sedan were uninjured and there was only minor damage to their car.

The suburban was carrying 4 children and 2 women, all of which were sent to the hospital. All occupants of both vehicles were wearing their seatbelts.

About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Spiraling Medical Expenses and Evasive Insurance Companies

Skyrocketing health costs and the ongoing economic slump have impacted the common man, particularly in dealing with unexpected situations like a chronic illness or an accident.

A 2009 study supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reveals that spiraling medical expenses are one of the major reasons for over 60 percent of most personal bankruptcy filings. This tragic truth is predicted to worsen further, as even top American economists forecast an increase in plant closures, salary cuts and layoffs during this period of recession.

Medical Care and Cost

Healthcare, as we all know, is very expensive and if you are not insured, then a serious illness or an injury can cost you close to a staggering sum of $27,000 (in average). This further includes uncovered or out-of-pocket medical expenses such as:

* Prescription medication
* Deductibles
* Uncovered payments
* Co- payments

An unfortunate fact of life is that some insurers may not follow good faith when evaluating claims of those who are struggling with a serious illness or an injury. There are insurance companies that choose to delay, deny or evade compensation simply to protect bottom lines. They may choose to refuse coverage for essential medical testing or treatments.

In such situations, it becomes vital to seek an attorney’s help to safeguard the claimant’s rights and interests.

Possible Tactics

Some tactics that an insurance company can do or are already doing:

* Deny claims or reimbursement
* Refuse coverage for compulsory medical testing and/or treatments
* Offer alternatives like cheap coverage and less-effective formulas
* Encourage patients to delay their medical treatment
* Elude paying additional damages such as lost wages, pain and suffering compensation

Legal Solutions

Highly knowledgeable, experienced lawyers would be able to accomplish the following:

* Formulate the right strategies to deal with evasive insurance companies.
* Represent you legally and speed up legal procedures to ensure that you get justice.
* Re-invigorate the insurance company’s responses towards legitimate claims filed by patients or victims of accidents.


Numerous insurance companies make up unbelievable stories to deny medical claims or refuse coverage. Prove your case by consulting with a well known attorney who has a proven track record in such cases. Protect yourself at once from being victimized or wrongly denied your rights by a few unscrupulous insurance companies.

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About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Tricks from your insurance company

Tricks from your insurance company

1. Tricks from your insurance company include telling the insured driver to go through the insurance company of the other driver, since they were the one that was at fault. This is false, and insurance companies are obliged to give you the service to appraise and provide insurance for your vehicle. Though you may have to pay a deductible to get your car fixed through your insurance, you will often get it fixed much more quickly through your insurance.
2. The insurance company of the driver that is not at fault will often enter into agreements with the other insurance company to get reimbursement for paying your medical bills, often at the complete disregard of the insured.
3. Another popular trick involves secret surveillance or detective-work on you to get information to use at settlement; this includes talking to neighbors and co-employees.
4. Your insurance company also might resort to using social networking sites, like YouTube.com and Facebook.com, to gain information about your activities.
5. They might also fail to give the correct information to the insured, making it difficult for you to pursue fair settlement offers.

In the case that a driver has only $100,000 in insurance, a number considered on the low end, but if the case is worth more than that, the insurance company will make a low-ball offer that will inevitably be rejected. This offer will allow the jury to return a much lower settlement that should be necessary for the driver to reclaim all of their losses.

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About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Contaminated Blood Transfusions and Personal Injury Claims

Blood transfusions can be life-saving when executed responsibly. On the other hand, contaminated blood transfusions can be fatal, as one might get infected with diseases like AIDS, Hepatitis (B and C) or hemophilia. If you have received infected blood, you are eligible for filing a claim for personal injury. The most common cause of death from infected blood is a condition called Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (HTRs or AHTRs).
Every year about 11 million units of red blood cells are transfused into around 3 million patients in the US alone. This is why strict standards are maintained for the monitoring and administering of blood. Transfusion depends on the doctor and not on the patient. Therefore, blood transfusions should be thoroughly checked and tested for various infectious agents. The fact is that even going by tougher blood donation standards and screening processes, contaminated blood transfusion mishaps continue to occur.

One of the studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that two-thirds of the transfusions are not administered properly. In such a case, your legal rights should be protected. If you happen to develop a serious infectious disease after receiving a blood transfusion, your attorney must know how to help you.

Who is expected to provide evidence?

* Patients
* Dependants
* Bereaved families
* Medical / scientific community
* The government
* Legal representatives

What are the causes of contaminated blood transfusion?

* Inability to identify signs and symptoms after transfusion
* Cross-matching of multiple samples simultaneously
* Insufficient orientation or training to hospital staff members
* Storing of blood for multiple surgical patients in a common refrigerator
* Lack of communication among caregivers
* Errors like patient identification, sample label or even blood label
* Inadequate patient blood transfusion certificate
* Unethical policies such as patient dumping and discrimination
* Lab errors, surgical errors, negligence and unsanitary conditions

In any of the event where a serious injury or death occurs due to blood transfusion errors, the institution comprising of doctors, nurses and other medical care unit members should be held responsible.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Your Claim: A War that Can Be Won

How to Win Your Case

Many may think that just because you were injured in an accident, you are entitled to money in your claim, but this is not the case. Not only must you have been injured, but it had to have been caused by carelessness or negligence. This must be a condition, you must sue the right person, and you must do it in the right time frame.

Knowing whether you need an attorney

A key piece of knowledge in handling an accident claim case is knowing in which circumstance you will need an attorney. While not all cases dictate that lawyers are necessary, many do. Cases with little property damage and minor injuries, for example, are not even accepted by our firm. In these cases, the money obtained from the small claims will not match the fees charged for our services, and so we will be wasting your money. This would be unfair to any client. However, in this case, we do offer consulting services for a small fee for those wishing to pursue the claims case themselves. Your decision, combined with our services, can save you thousands and win your case.

Before you consider your ability to hire an attorney, know that insurance companies tend to hand higher payments to claims that are represented by an attorney.

A 1999 insurance study proved this fact. The non-profit Insurance Research Council conducted the study on leading casualty and property insurance companies across the entire United States. The findings were startling: those who enlisted the services of an attorney in accident claim proceedings received payments of up to 3.5 times more than those who represented themselves.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

What is an Accident Case?

First things first, you may be wondering, what is an accident case?

While many lawyers handle “accident cases” or “wrongful death cases,” many more citizens do not know exactly what these cases are.

Accident cases are cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, or wrongful death cases in which a person has been killed or injured due to another person’s neglect or carelessness. When you suffer injury it is a personal accident case; when you car suffers damage it is a property damage claim. Often property damage claims will be handled by either your insurance company or the insurance company of another driver.

The term “wrongful death claim” signifies a situation in which negligence causes the death of another. Though laws differ between states and jurisdictions, understanding the specialized laws of your particular area is essential.

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About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Tricks from your insurance company

Tricks from your insurance company

1. Tricks from your insurance company include telling the insured driver to go through the insurance company of the other driver, since they were the one that was at fault. This is false, and insurance companies are obliged to give you the service to appraise and provide insurance for your vehicle. Though you may have to pay a deductible to get your car fixed through your insurance, you will often get it fixed much more quickly through your insurance.
2. The insurance company of the driver that is not at fault will often enter into agreements with the other insurance company to get reimbursement for paying your medical bills, often at the complete disregard of the insured.
3. Another popular trick involves secret surveillance or detective-work on you to get information to use at settlement; this includes talking to neighbors and co-employees.
4. Your insurance company also might resort to using social networking sites, like YouTube.com and Facebook.com, to gain information about your activities.
5. They might also fail to give the correct information to the insured, making it difficult for you to pursue fair settlement offers.

In the case that a driver has only $100,000 in insurance, a number considered on the low end, but if the case is worth more than that, the insurance company will make a low-ball offer that will inevitably be rejected. This offer will allow the jury to return a much lower settlement that should be necessary for the driver to reclaim all of their losses.
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About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

Numerous roads have crosswalks or stop signs which indicate that pedestrians have the right of way. Still, it is found that children and elderly citizens are highly prone to accidents at these very spots. This is now termed as pedestrian accidents or crosswalk accidents.

Essential Facts about Pedestrian Accidents

Common places where pedestrian accidents take place are:

• Parking lots
• Driveways
• Crosswalks
• Sidewalks
• Public walkways

Common causes of pedestrian accidents are:

• Driver who exceeds the speed limit
• Driver talking on a cell phone
• Defective walkway or sidewalk
• Driver failing to stop promptly to let pedestrians cross
• Driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Speeding police
• Chaotic traffic
• Poor visibility
• Panicked speeding by emergency vehicles such as an ambulance
• Malfunctioning of the vehicle’s equipment such as loss of steering control

A majority of pedestrian accidents result in serious injuries such as:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Head injuries
• Brain injuries
• Fractures

Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

Like most accidents, pedestrian accidents are also linked with negligence, traffic violations and unforeseen mishaps. Determining whose responsibility it is can be a most perplexing process that involves law and personal injury claims.

Responsibility weighs on drivers to:

• Drive with care and precaution
• Observe the safety of pedestrians who are crossing at intersections or walkways
• Do everything in his/her reasonable power to avoid hitting the pedestrian

It is the responsibility of pedestrians to:

• Be alert of oncoming traffic
• Stay away from unkempt or visibly faulty premises and walkways
• Make sure that children do not dart into oncoming traffic unexpectedly

If a pedestrian can prove that the accident took place due to somebody’s negligence, he/she is likely to recover damages.

Whether you are a pedestrian or a driver, note that personal injury claims are complex. By consulting with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney, you can protect any potential legal claims that you have.

About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Financial Compensation and Personal Injury Claims in Motorcycle Accidents

Nearly one out of every five motorcycle crashes result in neck or head injuries. In just a few short seconds it is enough for a skilled motorcyclist to suffer a crash due to a negligent driver. Year after year, thousands of victims suffer the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of others.

Reasons

If you take a look at any newspapers that report motorcycle accidents or injuries, you are likely to see that following:

• Drunk or aggressive driving
• Speeding or risky turns
• Negligence of the other auto/vehicle driver
• Traffic jam or congestion
• Violation of traffic laws
• Motorcycle signaling error
• Driver error

What’s disturbing is to note that most motorcycle accidents occur on short trips, but bike riders who wear helmets are three times more likely to emerge as survivors despite head or neck injuries. Otherwise, the damage to the head and neck can be quite extensive.

Wearing a helmet has its advantages because helmets save lives. However, a study involving 900 motorcycle accidents revealed that 40 percent of the riders wore helmets but that didn’t safeguard them from neck or head injuries. So, it may happen that wearing a helmet is a recommended safety measure but definitely not a full- proof one.

Financial Compensation

Motorcycle injuries are expensive and difficult to treat, which is why you require the best motorcycle injury lawyers. They are the experts you need to consult when confronted with motorcycle accidents.

Factors to consider include:

• Some states follow the no-fault insurance laws so as to prevent frivolous suits
• Motorcyclists, who obey the traffic laws, wear bright clothing, avoid speeding and keep on their headlights have a better chance of success in case of a personal injury claim.
• The only way to establish your case is to have the best known personal injury lawyer with remarkable success and expertise in this field to represent you.

Keeping aside the fact that you want to win your case, a lawyer with expertise in motorcycle accidents will educate you about your legal rights better than anybody else.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

News Updates

Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident. A 20-year-old man from Billings was killed when the motorcycle he was driving struck a minivan downtown.

36-year-old Man Drowns After Car Crash. J. Rodney Simmons was traveling along Hwy 83 near Big Fork when his vehicle went off the road. The vehicle he was driving rolled into Bond Creek off of Hwy 83. Simmons’ legs were pinned under the dashboard which caused him to drown. The accident went undiscovered until the next day.

Motorcyclist Injured in Rear-end Accident. Authorities say the motorcyclist was stopped at a stop sign after coming off of I-90 when an asphalt truck rear-ended the motorcycle. The man was wearing a helmet and was not seriously injured.

Man Crashes into Police Car. Gerald Lee Billington, 58 crashed his pick-up truck into a police car. Authorities say Billington was driving erratically on Montana Avenue in Helena before the crash happened. Authorities say that Billington seemed confused when they finally pulled him over. He later died at a hospital of unrelated medical problems. And inquest will probably be held because Billington was in police custody when he died.

Bozeman Woman Injured in Head-On Collision. A 22-year-old woman was sent to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital after she was involved in a head-on collision. According to authorities, a 73-year old man driving his truck westbound failed to yield to the woman while making a left hand turn and the woman who was heading eastbound collided with him. The woman was conscious and did not appear to be seriously injured.





About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Accident Cases; Myths You Might Have Heard From Friends, Neighbours And Relatives

Here I discuss certain Myths about Accident Injuries that you need to be aware of. Failure to educate yourself about these myths will put your injury case in difficulty and could cause you to lose all of your rights.

• If you write the insurance company a letter and are reasonable, you will get a reasonable Settlement proposal.

• When you are in an accident and the insurance company calls you to ask for a recorded statement, you have to give them a recorded statement or they won't settle with you.

• All lawyers who advertise that they handle accident cases have the same ability, tools and experience to handle your case.

• All lawyers charge the same fees in accident cases.

• The court system is some sort of lottery that will help you get rich.

• Just because there has been an accident and it wasn't your fault, there must be some insurance company that will pay for your bills, lost wages and injuries.

• If a lawyer refers you to a doctor, that is a good idea.

• Juries in Montana are generous.

• There is a formula for determining settlement value.

If you want know more about the accident cases the Neuhardt law firm is only a phone call away. You can get a free consultation and get your questions answered

About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

$2,505,000 verdict in motor vehicle collision.

A jury found that Patrol Helicopters was negligent and caused the motor vehicle collision that killed Theresa Messick and Joan Bowman, and severely injured Thomas Messick. The driver, Darrell Bowman was found to not be the cause of the accident. Mr. Bowman testified that he was driving the speed limit of 70 mph. The jury awarded $330,000 to Thomas, $800,000 to Theresa's estate and $925,000 to Joan's estate and $450,000 for her survival claim.

About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Montana Trucking Company Reaches $1 Million Settlement With Injured Motorist

A trucking company in Montana reached a $1 million settlement with a woman who was gravely injured in a collision involving one of the company's dump trucks. According to an article on Lawyers USA's website, the collision occurred on April 30, 2004 when Lucy Jones-Parker, 54, was driving with her 10-year-old girl, Arianna, sleeping in the front passenger seat.

The plaintiff's attorney said that two dump trucks operated by Dave's Trucking tried to cross an intersection and one of the trucks pulled out in front of Jones-Parker's van; she hit the truck's back axle. She was pinned against the steering wheel with her chin on the dash, unable to breathe until a passer-by helped disengage her. Her daughter suffered only secondary injuries. However, Jones-Parker suffered a fractured pelvis. She had to undergo multiple surgeries, in which she lost her job.

The trucking company claimed that their truck driver stopped at the intersections; however, plaintiff's attorney had eyewitness reports, which stated that the truck did not actually stop at the posted sign.

Plaintiff's attorney told the press that his client's life was "turned upside down" following the accident. He stated that the settlement will give her a much needed helping hand to get back on her feet again.

At Neuhardt Law Firm P.C, Billings, Montana, we've helped numerous clients get back on their feet after a terrible auto accident. Auto accidents are all too common in Montana, especially in Helena and Lewistown.

If you or a loved one has been the victim in an auto/truck accident, please give Neuhardt Law Firm a call so that we may help you get back on your feet again. We here at Neuhardt Law Firm will give you the guidance and help that you will need to get through this difficult time.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

The Insurance Companies Will Stop at Nothing to Destroy Your Claim

This story is almost unbelievable, yet Progressive Insurance Company once ADMITTED to these actions. It seems that the insurance company actually hired private detectives to JOIN A CHURCH in order to discredit a couple suing the insurer. Progressive Corp. Chief Executive Glenn Renwick later apologized for the use of private detectives. What the investigators and Progressive people did was wrong, period,” Renwick, head of the third-largest U.S. auto insurer, said in a statement. “I personally want to apologize to anyone who was affected by this. Apparently, the Progressive detectives worked their way in to and taped support group sessions. This conduct is outrageous but, unfortunately, not all that unusual. Victims of car accident cases must be very vigilant, because these companies will stop at nothing. Progressive has been sued on this matter and based upon the admission of its CEO, should expect to pay millions.

About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.