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Who can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas?
Losing a loved one in an accident can be incredibly difficult. The wrongful death attorneys at Shaw Cowart are here to help. Our experienced lawyers can help you understand your legal options and navigate the complex legal system, working to ensure your family is protected from predatory insurance companies while fighting to secure every penny you…
Drunk Driving Accidents and the Holidays
The Holiday Season runs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day and includes several national, religious, and cultural celebrations. Alcohol is a part of many of these celebrations, and, as family and social gatherings increase in frequency, so does the presence of intoxicated drivers on Texas roadways. New Year’s Day is typically the deadliest of…
Does a Recall Protect a Company from Liability?
Millions of medical devices, consumer products, vehicles, medications, and more are recalled yearly. Some of these are defective by design, poorly produced, or contaminated. Others are missing proper warning labels, contain faulty or incomplete instructions, or have become dangerous through other means. Regardless of the underlying cause, companies tend to issue recalls to protect people from…
What are the Leading Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can profoundly impact every aspect of a victim’s life. Long-term consequences of TBI include mood swings, memory and concentration problems, depression and anxiety, sensitivity to light and sound, chronic headaches, and visual problems. Balancing difficulties, reduced language skills, seizures, and paralysis may also accompany TBI. So too might uncontrollable urges,…
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Plan Accordingly
Every year, millions of Americans travel to visit family and friends for Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving Travel period, beginning the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and ending on the Sunday after, sees more people traveling by car than by any other means. In fact, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for motor…
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
Drowsy driving is impaired driving. November 7th – 13th is set aside to remind drivers of just that. Drowsy drivers cause an estimated 100,000 police-reported motor vehicle accidents every year. Annually, approximately 50,000 of these accidents result in injuries. And around 800 more result in fatal injury. Drowsy driving is like driving drunk. Studies have…
Pedestrian Accidents on Halloween
No one deserves to be struck by a car while walking down the street. Unfortunately, these things happen with alarming frequency during certain parts of the year, notably times when more children are out and about, such as before and after school, and on special occasions like Halloween. Why the Spike? As tragic as…
Eye Protection on Construction Sites
Working at a construction site ranks among the most dangerous occupations in the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that each day, around 2,000 workers seek medical attention due to an eye injury. That underlines the significance of wearing protective eyewear on the job site to shield workers from existing…
Five Tips to Prevent Fires
Fire prevention week runs from October 9th through the 15th this year, and learning how to avoid accidentally creating a fire within your home is crucial. Fires are dangerous and can cause bodily harm and massive damage to your home or workplace. Avoid starting a fire by following these five tips to prevent fires:…
Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury: Which is Right for You?
When you suffer an on-the-job injury, you may have the option of filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, unlike nearly every other state in the nation, Texas does not require businesses to carry this no-fault insurance, meaning it may not be an option at your workplace. Supposing workers’ comp is an option, approved claims will…