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A sudden fall on a store’s slick entryway or a restaurant’s uneven patio can do more than bruise pride. In Billings, Montana, shoppers, diners, and delivery drivers alike suffer real injuries every year because business owners overlook basic safety rules.

Billings, Montana, has long been an industrial crossroads. Crews hang steel along the Rimrocks, oil-field truckers haul pipe east on I-94, and nurses rush between wings at St. Vincent.

Discovering that a loved one has been injured due to nursing home abuse is a heartbreaking and deeply disturbing experience. As a family member, it's essential to understand what legal action you can take to seek justice, hold the responsible parties accountable, and prevent further abuse from occurring.

Working in the oil and gas industry is known for being both demanding and dangerous. The risk increases significantly for those assigned to remote oilfields. When oilfield injuries occur in these remote locations, legal claims can become far more complicated than in more accessible workplaces.

The oil and gas industry is a vital part of our state’s economy, but it also presents some of the most hazardous working environments. When someone is injured on an oilfield site, the legal and factual issues often go far beyond the basics of a standard workplace accident.

While it’s easy to focus on medical records, lost wages, and legal deadlines, the truth is that insurance limits often define how much compensation a person can actually receive—no matter how severe the injury may be.

Mining accidents often leave workers and their loved ones facing serious questions about their financial future, medical care, and legal rights. In the aftermath of a mining injury, one of the most important decisions is whether to rely solely on workers’ compensation or to pursue a personal injury claim.

Montana’s wide‑open highways see a steady flow of delivery vans, oil‑field pickups, and sales cars owned by employers. When one of those vehicles crashes, every decision taken during the next few hours shapes who pays the bills that follow.

DUI accidents carry significant consequences in Montana, not just for the impaired driver but also for those harmed by their actions. At Gerstner Adam Law, a personal injury firm based in Montana, we’ve seen firsthand how driving under the influence complicates personal injury claims.

Losing a loved one due to someone else's negligence or wrongful actions is devastating. Beyond the emotional toll, families are often left dealing with financial burdens, from medical expenses to lost income.