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Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Leany Hammer, attorney TL;DR: Key Takeaways for Car Accident Head Injuries  A car accident can change your life in an instant, and sometimes the most serious injuries aren’t visible. Head injuries, in particular, can be subtle at first but may have lasting effects that impact your body, mind, and finances. Understanding car accident head injuries, from

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: 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