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The Mostย Dangerousย Roads in Texas: What Drivers Need to Know to Stay Safe

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney:ย Sean Szlachtowski, attorney They say everything is bigger in Texas โ€“ including its highways! The Lone Star State has more miles of public roads than any other state, running through major cities like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin.   With that size comes extra risk. Recent data has ranked Texas 13th in the country for worst road conditions, factoring in road spending

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How Can a Crash Report Affect My Driving Record?

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: John Sydow, attorney  Dealing with the aftermath of a car wreck is overwhelming. Between medical appointments, vehicle repairs, missed work, and insurance calls, it can feel like everything is happening at once. On top of that, many drivers have another lingering concern: How will this crash affect my driving record?   If youโ€™ve been involved in a car

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Settling a Car Accident: What to Know Before Accepting an Offerย ย 

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Casey Kelly, Legal Director  Picture this: Youโ€™ve been in a car accident and are waiting on a settlement offer from the other driverโ€™s insurance company. The phone finally rings. The insurance adjuster sounds polite, even sympathetic. Then they say the words many accident victims are relieved to hear: โ€œWeโ€™d like to make you an offer.โ€  

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Common Insurance Lowball Tactics in Personal Injury Cases โ€“ and How to Counter Themย 

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Spencer Smith, attorney team lead   Insurance carriers have long relied on lowball tactics to resolve claims as cheaply as possible. While the core objective hasnโ€™t changed, the methods have become more nuanced, ranging from ignoring future medical care to exploiting gaps in treatment and strategically undervaluing soft tissue injuries. For personal injury attorneys, understanding

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Small sedan merging onto a busy highway in front of a semi-truck during heavy traffic | Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers

Merging Accidents: Why This Common Driving Maneuver Is So Dangerousย 

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Dana Nichols, attorney  Merging can be scary for many drivers. In fact, itโ€™s a leading contributor to driving anxiety. To others, itโ€™s something we do almost every day โ€“ getting onto the highway, changing lanes in heavy traffic, or squeezing into a gap during rush hour. It feels routine and almost automatic.   But merging is one of the most dangerous maneuvers

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