Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Camille Pace, attorney TL;DR A deposition is sworn testimony given outside of court during the discovery phase of a case. Lawyers from both sides ask questions, and a court reporter records everything you say. Depositions help attorneys gather facts, preserve testimony, and prepare for trial. Most depositions last a few hours, and
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Olivia Chapa, attorney TL;DR: Key Takeaways on Car Accident Injury Evidence After a car accident, the first concern is usually safety. But once the initial shock fades, what happens next? For many people, the legal and insurance process can feel like too much to handle on their own. You may know you’re injured, but proving it is another challenge entirely. That’s where medical evidence
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Mark O’Donnell, attorney Dog bites are not just shocking and medically serious – they can carry legal consequences. Whether you’re a dog owner or not, it’s important to understand that certain breeds are more likely to bite and cause injury to children and which breeds pose the least risk. Which Dog Breed Has the Highest Bite Rate? Data from public health studies and animal behavior research consistently show that Pit Bulls have the highest bite rate among all breeds.
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Jason Ferguson, attorney You walk away from a car accident thinking you’re okay. Maybe your car has damage, maybe your adrenaline is still pumping – but physically, you feel fine. Then a day or two later, something changes. Your lower back feels stiff. Sitting at your desk becomes uncomfortable. By the end of the week, the pain
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
