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Although there have been fewer car crashes during the COVID-19 outbreak, our attorneys have noticed an increase in the severity of the accidents and the problems individuals face following an accident. As always, Shaw Cowart LLP is ready to provide free consultations and case evaluations to help make sure your legal options are protected.  Higher…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused both state-mandated shutdowns and independent decisions for businesses to shut their doors this year.  In order to protect against these kinds of unexpected closures, Business Interruption Insurance is purchased by business owners all across the country.  However, insurance companies are trying their hardest to deny coverage of these…

Zantac has been pulled from store shelves by the FDA because of its link to a probable human carcinogen, known as N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). This requirement comes after investigations into the effect of long-term storage and hot temperatures on the medication: The levels of the chemical NDMA increase over time, and significantly when heated (such…

JUUL Labs has maintained that it never intentionally marketed its products to young people. However, a new lawsuit filed in February by the Massachusetts attorney general accuses the e-cigarette company of doing just that. It claims JUUL knowingly advertised its products on websites geared towards kids, intentionally created a marketing campaign that appealed to…

Principally, our thoughts at this time are with anyone who’s been impacted by the COVID-19 virus, directly or indirectly. Second, we at Shaw Cowart want to assure you that the law firm has put into action a business contingency plan to ensure there is no disruption in legal services. Our firm is continuing to…

Working at an oilfield is a dangerous job. There’s no question about it. While you accept a certain level of risk as part of this employment, that doesn’t mean you should be hung out to dry if you suffered a serious physical injury. You may be owed workers’ compensation benefits or additional compensation for…

JUUL Labs, LLC is an American electronic cigarette company facing heavy scrutiny for fueling today’s youth vaping epidemic and compromising public health. JUUL rose to popularity by targeting a young, vulnerable audience through attractive marketing, packaging, product design, and flavorings. The company went so far as to promote its highly concentrated electronic nicotine delivery…

Texas leads the nation in hydraulic fracturing and is a hub for big oil companies. This growing industry has created thousands of local jobs, but there’s no question that these opportunities come with serious health and safety hazards. Unfortunately, oilfield and fracking workers are at risk of injury and death every day. Examples of…