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What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Contact our experienced attorneys if you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence. We provide a complimentary consultation so you can learn more about your options for pursuing maximum injury compensation. Contact us at 512-499-8900.
Certain Personal Injuries are More Prevalent in the Summer
The first day of summer doesn’t arrive until June 20, 2020, but across Austin and the rest of Texas, it really feels like it’s already here. Despite the fact that people are spending more time at home in response to COVID-19, you can expect to see an uptick in some of the most common…
Common Causes of Burn Injuries
As experienced injury attorneys, we have seen just how catastrophic burns can be. While the majority of burns do not qualify for a personal injury lawsuit, those caused by someone else’s negligence may qualify. The following are some of the common causes of burns in typical personal injury cases: Apartment fires Fires at hotels…
What Cancers Does Zantac Cause?
Zantac been completely recalled from the market as of April 1, 2020. The FDA pulled the drug from shelves after research showed dangerous levels of the carcinogenic chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is formed when the drug is stored long-term and when heated (such as may occur during storage or transportation). While our defective drug attorneys…
Car Accidents During a Pandemic Pose Unique Challenges: Shaw Cowart is Here to Help
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…
Business Interruption Insurance & COVID-19
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…
Why Was Zantac Taken Off the Market?
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…
Suit Claims JUUL Bought Ads on Cartoon Network and Similar Youth Sites
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…
Our Response to COVID-19
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…
What To Do after an Oilfield Injury
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…