Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Casey Kelly, Legal Director Picture this: You’ve been in a car accident and are waiting on a settlement offer from the other driver’s insurance company. The phone finally rings. The insurance adjuster sounds polite, even sympathetic. Then they say the words many accident victims are relieved to hear: “We’d like to make you an offer.”
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident, you know just how jarring it can be. Here are some crucial steps you should always take after a fender bender.
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Justin Jackson, Attorney Experiencing a car accident can be extremely scary, but the unfortunate truth is that tens of thousands of car wrecks happen every day across the United States. After a car accident, many people wonder: Was this my fault? Will I be responsible for paying the damages? Figuring
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Olivia Chapa Americans drive more than any other country in the world with the average American driving more than 13,000 miles a year. Whether it’s commuting to work or just enjoying the scenery, it’s no secret that we spend a lot of time in the car. While we are aware
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Sean Szlachtowski Even a fender bender on MoPac or I-35 can turn into a frustrating situation. If no one’s hurt, it might feel like no big deal. However, what you do next can have critical financial, and sometimes even legal, consequences. Whether you were rear-ended near South Lamar or sideswiped
Did you know that distracted driving was one of the leading causes of car crashes in 2024? This involves any activity that diverts attention away from driving, including texting, reaching for the fast food in the passenger seat, or even changing the radio station. Essentially, anything that pulls your focus from the road is a
