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Deadly Galerina Marginata Mushrooms on Rottin
Most Dangerous Mushrooms

Wild mushrooms generally fall into four categories: Edible, inedible, poisonous, and downright deadly. Foraging for fungi is fun. But you should know how to spot a toxic mushrooms.    You certainly don’t have to be a mycologist to know the safe ones from the deadly ones. With this guide, you can avoid poisonous mushrooms so that […]

July 14, 2025

Dangerous Animals in the Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest biological reservoir, spanning Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, French Guiana, Ecuador, and Suriname. The Amazon Rainforest is the most biodiverse place on earth, home to over one million different species. The Amazon rainforest is so vast that it has yet to be comprehensively mapped. With such a large number of […]

July 14, 2025

Dangerous Plants in the Amazon Rainforest

Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest is as beautiful as it is dangerous. Its biodiversity is vast. As many as 80,000 different Amazonian plant species exist, with more than 40,000 of those species playing crucial roles in regulating the global climate and maintaining the local water cycle. With such diverse ecosystems, there will obviously be some poisonous plants. […]

July 14, 2025

September 2023: National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide and suicidal ideation have impacted the lives of millions around the globe, including many of us at The Advocates.  While these can be heavy, troubling topics to think about, we believe that education, awareness, and access to resources are what will ultimately move us toward the goal of […]

August 29, 2023

Atlantic Road in Norway. One of the world's most dangerous roads.
The World’s Most Dangerous Roads

More than 1.3 million people are killed in motor vehicle accidents every year. Most of these are caused by human error. Some, though, are the result of deadly conditions–and some roads are more prone to poor conditions than others. The deadliest roads in the world are often home to sharp turns, sheer drops, dangerous weather […]

June 28, 2023

The Top 5 Most Dangerous Roads in Montana

With few dense urban centers, most people are surprised to learn Montana is the most dangerous state to drive in. With a record 22.6 car accident deaths per 100,000 people, Montana’s roads and highways are some of the most deadly in the entire country. The biggest reasons why are due to low seat belt use, only 74% […]

July 26, 2022

Semi-truck turned over on the highway
Top Five Worst Truck Accidents in Montana

Trucks and semis are vital components of commerce and the economy. They provide an invaluable option for countless businesses from coast to coast. The never-ending flow of goods does, however, have a dark side. When truck accidents occur, the sheer magnitude of their size and weight become fatal liabilities. Statistics show that in traffic accidents […]

July 26, 2022

COVID Traffic Drop Doesn’t Mean Fewer Deaths

A strange paradox has emerged with the recent Coronavirus quarantine: fewer cars on the road has caused more deaths. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), while miles driven during the pandemic have dropped by a whopping 18%, motor-vehicle deaths only dropped by 8%. This translates to an increase of “motor vehicle fatalities per miles […]

July 26, 2022

COVID-19 Personal Injury Lawsuit FAQs

With nearly 7.5 million cases of COVID-19 in the U.S, it’s no doubt the pandemic has reshaped society in many ways. The amount of negligence that continues to arise due to the virus has caused even more people to contract Covid-19 and either experience long-lasting symptoms or worse, they pass away. As we continue adjusting […]

July 26, 2022

Car Accident
Most Dangerous Safety Issues with Airbags

Did you know that millions of cars have been recalled due to faulty airbags? Airbags are designed to help keep drivers and passengers safe from serious injuries, but what happens if they don’t work? In the last 30 years, car manufacturers have worked tirelessly to make motor vehicles safer to drive. For the most part, […]

July 26, 2022