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    margin-bottom: 50px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.client-stories-section h2 {
    color: #463e9b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
    font-size: 28px;
}

.testimonials {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* Three columns on desktop */
    gap: 20px; /* Spacing between columns */
}

.testimonial {
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    height: 100%; /* Ensure consistent height within the grid */
}

.testimonial:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.testimonial .stars {
    color: #ffb900;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testimonial p {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #333;
}

.testimonial .client-name {
    font-style: italic;
    text-align: right;
    margin-top: 10px;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .testimonials {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* Two columns on tablet */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .testimonials {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr); /* Single column on mobile */
    }

    .client-stories-section h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .testimonial {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .testimonial p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .testimonial .stars {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .testimonial .client-name {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS *//* --- 1. Why Long Island Accident Victims Choose Our Firm --- */


.why-choose-section .benefit-box {
  background-color: #fcfcfc; /* Slightly off-white to pop */
  border: 2px solid #d5d5d5; /* More visible border */
  border-radius: 18px; /* Even more rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10); /* Adjusted shadow */
  padding: 25px 20px; /* Adjusted padding */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.why-choose-section .benefit-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px); /* Slightly more lift */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14); /* Enhanced hover shadow */
}

.why-choose-section .benefit-box .elementor-icon-box-icon .elementor-icon {
  font-size: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--e-global-color-primary, #463e9b);
}

.why-choose-section .benefit-box h3 {
  color: var(--e-global-color-secondary, #001429);
  font-size: 1.2em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600; /* Make heading slightly bolder */
}

.why-choose-section .benefit-box p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.95em;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* --- 2. Recent Car Accident Case Results --- */
/* Styles updated to better match the user-provided image example */

.results-banner {
  /* Using a solid color similar to the image example */
  background-color: var(--e-global-color-d49ac81, #872B2B); /* Dark red/maroon */
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px 30px; /* Increased padding */
  border-radius: 15px;
  margin: 50px auto;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* Adjusted shadow */
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Optional subtle border */
}

.results-banner h3 {
  font-size: 1.9em; /* Slightly larger heading */
  margin-bottom: 30px; /* More space below heading */
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.result-items {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px; /* Adjust gap between items */
}

.result-item {
  font-size: 1.3em; /* Adjusted font size */
  font-weight: 600; /* Slightly less bold than before */
  color: #ffffff;
  /* Inset effect like the image */
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Darker inset background */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* Light inner border */
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); /* Inner shadow */
  padding: 18px 28px; /* Adjusted padding */
  border-radius: 10px; /* Slightly rounded corners for inset boxes */
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  flex-basis: auto;
  min-width: 220px; /* Adjust min-width */
  text-align: center; /* Ensure text is centered */
}

.result-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03); /* Subtle scale */
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Darken slightly on hover */
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 7px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}


.results-banner .disclaimer {
  margin-top: 30px; /* More space above disclaimer */
  font-size: 0.85em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-style: normal;
}


/* --- 4. Our Systematic Approach --- */

.process-steps {
   gap: 15px; /* Reduced gap between steps */
   display: flex; /* Ensure flex display */
   flex-direction: column; /* Stack items vertically */
}

.process-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px; /* Reduced gap between number and text */
  align-items: flex-start;
  background-color: #fdfdfd; /* Slightly off-white to pop */
  padding: 20px; /* Reduced padding */
  border-radius: 18px; /* More rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  border: 2px solid #d0d0d0; /* More visible border */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: 0; /* Remove margin-bottom if using gap on parent */
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.process-step .step-number {
  background-color: var(--e-global-color-primary, #463e9b);
  color: white;
  min-width: 40px; /* Slightly smaller circle */
  height: 40px; /* Slightly smaller circle */
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: bold;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  font-size: 1.2em; /* Adjust number size */
  margin-top: 3px; /* Fine-tune vertical alignment */
}

.process-step h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 5px; /* Reduced space below heading */
  color: var(--e-global-color-secondary, #001429);
  font-size: 1.15em; /* Adjust size */
  font-weight: 600;
}

.process-step p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.55; /* Adjust line height */
    font-size: 0.95em; /* Adjust text size */
}

/* --- 5. Frequently Asked Questions --- */

.faq-section {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: #fcfcfc; /* Slightly off-white to pop */
  padding: 20px 25px; /* Adjusted padding */
  border-radius: 18px; /* More rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  border: 2px solid #d5d5d5; /* More visible border */
  margin-bottom: 18px; /* Adjust space between FAQ items */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #d5d5d5; /* Ensure bottom border matches */
}

.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  background-color: #ffffff; /* Keep background consistent on hover */
}

.faq-item h3 {
  color: var(--e-global-color-primary, #463e9b);
  margin-bottom: 10px; /* Adjust space */
  font-size: 1.15em; /* Adjust size */
  font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-item p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-size: 0.95em;
}/* End custom CSS */