Blog Category: Blog

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Spencer Smith, attorney team lead  Negotiation is as much an art as it is a skill. Only 3-5% of personal injury cases go to trial, so an attorney’s ability to read a room, build rapport, and navigate high-stakes conversations can make the difference between a fair settlement and a frustrating standoff.  Spencer Smith, attorney team lead at Daniel

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Zain Pleuthner, attorney  Being in a car accident can be scary and overwhelming. You’re dealing with your injuries, lost income, and insurance companies – it’s a lot to handle on your own. While some people may know there’s help out there, they’re hesitant to hire a lawyer out of fear that the attorney will take most (or all) of

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Ashley Carpenter, attorney  It could be a normal day – taking your morning jog, walking your dog, or just stepping outside to grab the mail. Then, out of nowhere, a dog lunges and bites you. The shock sets in before the pain does. You’re frightened, bleeding, and unsure what to do next.    Dog attacks

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Zachary Tritico, attorney  Most people have heard of medical malpractice, but not everyone understands how broad this category actually is. You may think a misdiagnosis or surgical instruments left insight of a patient is all there is. However, some medical malpractice cases don’t fit this stereotype – and they may

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Casey Kelly, legal director  Storytelling may seem like an art reserved for authors and filmmakers, but in the courtroom, it’s a vital skill of persuasion. For trial attorneys, stories create a framework for truth.  Casey Kelly, legal director at Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers, believes that the best advocates are storytellers.

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Zirwa Sheikh, attorney  Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for children. Between costumes, candy, and glowing jack-o’-lanterns, there’s a lot to enjoy! But it’s also a night when pedestrian injuries spike. According to safety experts, children are twice as likely to be hit by a car