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Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Brad Russell, attorney  Defining and Understanding Right-of-Way   What Does Yielding the Right-of-Way Mean?   The term “right-of-way” refers to the legal right of a driver, pedestrian, or cyclist to go first in certain traffic situations. Yielding the right-of-way, letting someone else move ahead of you to avoid a car accident, may sound like

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Dana Nichols, attorney  As parents, we all know the internal debate of whether or not our child should ride the school bus. For some families, it’s the only feasible transportation option. For others, it’s a matter of weighing safety, convenience, and trust in the system. Here’s what every parent should know about school bus safety so you can make the best

Scope and Basics of Drunk Driving    Drunk Driving Statistics in the U.S.    Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of car crash fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 11,000 people are killed annually in drunk driving crashes. In fact, in 2023, roughly 30% of all traffic-related fatalities in the country were

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Karie Stoker, attorney Every parent eventually asks the question: Is a child safe to ride in the front seat? Whether it’s a short trip across town, a carpool situation, or a vehicle without a back seat, many families wonder when it’s legally and practically okay for a child to sit up front.   The answer isn’t as simple as an age

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Arash Karimi, attorney  Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere at any time. One minute you’re going through the motions of your everyday routine, and the next, you’re hurt, and your life feels like it has flipped upside down. You’re being asked to fill out an incident report, and insurance adjusters are calling to settle your claim

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Camille Pace, attorney  Many people fear flying. Others panic at the thought of sharks, snakes, or dangerous animals. But statistically, the most dangerous activity most of us participate in every day isn’t something exotic – it’s driving. We get into the car without thinking twice. We buckle up, adjust the mirrors, maybe turn the music up – and go. But in