Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Matthew Brunell, attorney Most people don’t give their windshield much thought until a rock flies up on the highway and leaves a crack staring back at them. At that point, it’s easy to see the windshield as just another piece of glass that needs fixing. But the surprising truth is that your windshield is doing far more
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Gabrielle Becker, attorney When we think about dangerous behavior while riding in the car, most of us think about speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, or causing distractions. And while those things matter (a lot), there are everyday habits and objects inside your car that can quietly increase your risk of serious injury during an accident. The tricky
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Jason Ferguson, attorney in Austin, Texas Sharing the road with an 18-wheeler in Austin can feel intimidating – and for good reason. With major highways like I-35, Highway 183, MoPac, and SH-130 running through Central Texas, Austin sees a constant flow of commercial truck traffic. These massive vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, dwarfing
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Zirwa Sheikh, attorney Most drivers don’t think much about their headlights until something goes wrong. Maybe the road suddenly feels darker than it should, or an oncoming car’s lights are so bright you feel like you just got an X-ray. Headlights are easy to forget about on a day-to-day basis, but they play one of the
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Professional: Linda McMillan, Public Communications Director For small or growing personal injury firms, building a strong reputation can feel like a big challenge. Larger firms have established brands, media recognition, and dedicated marketing teams. Smaller firms may not have the same resources, but that doesn’t mean they can’t compete. With thoughtful marketing, even a small team can demonstrate expertise, earn trust, and stand out
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Darla Canon, attorney It usually happens in seconds. Traffic slows, someone taps their brakes, and suddenly there’s the sound of metal crunching, tires screeching, and cars colliding from multiple directions. When more than two vehicles are involved, the chaos can feel overwhelming. You may not even know who hit you or how many cars were part
