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How Truck Driver Fatigue Leads to Semi-Truck Accidents
In the United States, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established regulations which restrict the number of hours a truck driver can work. Despite these rules, truck driver fatigue continues to be one of the most common causes of semi-truck accidents. This is because trucking companies often put profit before the regulatory…
What is Considered a Product Defect?
When you are injured due to a defective product, it’s important to know what type of defect caused the injury. Generally, there are three types of product defects that are considered in personal injury lawsuits: manufacturing defects, design defects, and marketing defects. In all of these cases, the manufacturer, retailer, or user can be…
Gathering Evidence After a Car Accident
When you get involved in a car accident, the experience can be stressful and disorienting, especially if there are injuries involved. Before you gather evidence, always make sure to check yourself, your passengers, and other drivers involved for injuries. To ensure you have the information you need for your claim, you should call 911…
What Are the Most Common Causes of Workplace Injuries?
No matter what type of job you have, there is always a risk of sustaining an injury. Whether you work in an office cubicle or at a factory, your employer has a responsibility to keep you safe. Here are some of the most common causes of workplace injuries due to employer negligence. Machinery Many…
What Counts as a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is any harm that is so severe that it causes a permanent change to the victim’s day-to-day routine. In addition, the consequences of the injury also affect the victim’s family, often requiring long-term care. Here are some of the most common catastrophic injuries that a victim may suffer in an accident….
Common Brain Injury Symptoms
For Brain Injury Awareness Month, we are taking a look at the common causes for traumatic brain injuries in personal injury cases. If you have sustained a serious brain injury due to the negligence of another, the attorneys of Shaw Cowart LLP can help fight for the compensation you deserve. To setup a complimentary…
How to Avoid a Car Accident at a Bad Intersection
Every state has their fair share of poorly designed intersections. Whether you are driving in a car or crossing the street, bad intersections can be dangerous, especially if there are negligent drivers on the road. If you are injured in a car accident at a bad intersection, our experienced personal injury attorneys can help…
What is a No-Contact Motorcycle Accident?
A no-contact motorcycle accident happens when another driver causes a motorcycle to crash without hitting them. In many of these accidents, the driver’s negligence can cause serious injuries to the motorcyclist. For example, if a driver cuts off a motorcycle and the rider has to swerve to avoid the crash, the driver could be…
Common Distractions That Cause Car Accidents
Did you know that the number one cause of car accidents is driver distraction? In 2018, the CDC reported nearly 3,000 deaths and 400,000 injuries in accidents involving distracted drivers. If you have been injured in a crash due to a distracted driver, our car accident attorneys can help you pursue the compensation you…
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is any injury that has life-altering consequences. They often lead to ongoing medical treatment, long-term physical care, or permanent disability. With the help of our experienced personal injury lawyers at Shaw Cowart LLP, you can pursue compensation for the immediate and future consequences of catastrophic injuries. In personal injury claims, catastrophic…