Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Sean Szlachtowski, attorney As Texans, we all know that we share the road with more than just other vehicles. Deer, hogs, coyotes, and other wildlife are common hazards that many drivers try to avoid on daily commutes. Not only are these run-ins inconvenient, but they can also be scary and dangerous. Knowing when
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Matthew Brunell, attorney December is in full swing, and Christmas is approaching fast. Your neighbors have beautiful lights wrapped around their trees, twinkling along their rooftops, and glowing warmly from every corner. Meanwhile, you’re busy. Your own lights are still tangled in a box in the attic, and every day
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Spencer Smith, attorney team lead In litigation, expert witnesses often influence a case as much as the underlying facts. They explain complexity, support causation, quantify damages, and translate specialized knowledge for judges and juries. Yet many attorneys struggle with the same strategic question: When should you bring in an expert, and
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Zain Pleuthner, attorney Being involved in a car accident is frightening, no matter where you’re sitting. But when you’re a passenger, the situation can feel even more confusing. You weren’t behind the wheel, you didn’t cause the crash, yet you may still be dealing with injuries, medical bills, insurance calls, and
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Ashley Carpenter, attorney When parents send their kids off to school, they expect them to arrive safely. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. TxDOT recorded 781 crashes in Texas school zones in 2024. Even though Texas shows a lower crash rate – about 40% below the national average – those numbers still represent real
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Dana Nichols, attorney As temperatures drop, winter driving accidents rise sharply. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that there were over 300 fatal crashes and 22,300 injury crashes reported in 2023 as a result of winter weather conditions. Snow, black ice, and freezing rain turn everyday commutes
