by Kiel Duckworth | May 25, 2022
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported over 5 million traffic accidents in 2021, which was actually a decrease from over 6 million crashes the year before, likely due to COVID-related decrease. The high number of annual crashes means that... 
by Kiel Duckworth | Mar 14, 2022
Some of the more common questions I get are: “When should I settle my car accident claim?” “How much is my case worth?” This article will explain why there are not simple answers to these question. At the risk of this sounding like too much... 
by Kiel Duckworth | Nov 16, 2021
The Constitution should transcend politics, but alas, nothing escapes the ire of partisan politics. Even the Constitution. The 7th Amendment — the right to a jury trial in civil cases — is constantly undermined, attacked, and ignored through legislation.... 
by Kiel Duckworth | Oct 15, 2021
The 2021 Montana Legislature made an under-the-radar change to injury law and medical bills that takes money directly out of victims’ pockets, and puts it back into the pockets of insurance companies, drunk drivers, and other people engaged in generally bad... 
by Kiel Duckworth | Aug 17, 2021
This time of year serves an annual reminder of the importance of a clean and healthful environment. As Montana is ravaged in forest fires yet again, and in the midst of a bad drought, it hopefully inspires us Montanans to band together and demand that we preserve... 
by Kiel Duckworth | Jul 15, 2021
As we all know Polson Montana is wonderful place to be in the summer, but the flood of people to the lake also means bad traffic, and car accidents. Those of us who live here year round are use to being able to casually make left turns onto Highway 93 without having...