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How Insurance Companies Determine Liability After a Car Accidentย ย 

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Sean Szlacktowski, attorney   If youโ€™ve ever been in a car accident, you probably remember the initial shock, the adrenaline pumping through your body, and the questions that flooded your brain shortly after. A couple of questions tend to come up pretty quickly: Was this my fault? Who decides?   Most people assume liability is straightforward. Someone ran a red light, rear-ended another car,

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The Structural Importance of Your Windshield: Why It Matters More Than You Thinkย 

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney:ย ย Matthew Brunell,ย attorneyย  Most people donโ€™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, itโ€™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

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Common Hidden Hazards in Your Car You May Not Even Realize Are Dangerousย 

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

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Austin 18-Wheeler Accidents Explained: From Common Crashes to Next Stepsย ย 

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Jason Ferguson, attorney in Austin, Texas   Sharing the road with an 18-wheeler in Austin can feel intimidating โ€“ 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

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Headlights and Road Safety: What Every Driver Should Know

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Zirwa Sheikh, attorney  Most drivers donโ€™t think much about their headlights until something goes wrong. Maybe the road suddenly feels darker than it should, or an oncoming carโ€™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

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Reputation on a Budget: How Small PI Firms Can Use Marketing to Build Trust and Credibility

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 doesnโ€™t mean they canโ€™t compete. With thoughtful marketing, even a small team can demonstrate expertise, earn trust, and stand out

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