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A recent study looking at crash data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) found that four of the 10 most dangerous intersection for pedestrians in Texas are located in Austin, including the number one most dangerous. San Marcos made the list too, with the third most dangerous intersection in the state. Both injuries…

 Austin, Texas, attorney Ethan Shaw explains why companies retain Shaw Cowart, LLP. Shaw Cowart, LLP is a small firm that performs sophisticated legal work in business litigation matters. The firm is loyal to its clients and pays attention to the details that could make or break your case. Shaw Cowart, LLP is based in…

Fatigue is a common problem for truck drivers, and a major contributor to crashes. Hours of Service (HOS) laws were created to reduce driver fatigue, but have not been effective for many reasons. Truck drivers often spend more time on the road than allowed in order to keep their jobs. Those who do not…

Failing to get the appropriate coverage for a client is a serious error and one of the most common reasons why insurance agents get sued, accounting for about 24 percent of errors and omissions policy claims according to Insureon, a leading specialty insurance broker. Industry statistics reveal insurance agents do make mistakes and the result is…

While this may come as a surprise to many, in Texas, most oral agreements are legal and enforceable. Unfortunately, problems arise when an oral contract dispute comes to court. Without a written agreement, the contract can become a case of “he said/she said.” To avoid such disputes, let’s briefly review the requirements for an oral…

Austin attorney Ethan Shaw explains the factors that go into how much your personal injury claim is worth. Here are a few factors that may impact the value of your personal injury claim: The amount of lost wages The amount of past and anticipated future medical bills The emotional distress suffered by the victim…

Spinal cord injuries are life-changing. While research is constant and new therapies are being developed, we do not yet have a cure for spinal cord injury. For many, disabilities are permanent. Those who survive the initial injury may face a shortened life expectancy, often due to secondary conditions. Even so, the lifetime costs of…

In this video, Austin, Texas, defective products attorney John Cowart states that there is overwhelming evidence in favor of plaintiffs recovering on talcum powder – ovarian cancer claims. To date, several juries in California and Missouri have awarded multi-million dollar verdicts in favor of plaintiffs who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using…

Scaffolding and ladder accidents can be deadly, and those who survive can be permanently injured. People who are on the ladder or scaffolding and people nearby can be hurt. These accidents can be the result of safety violations on the jobsite as well as defective products. If you or someone you love has been…

You can be injured, as a pedestrian, any time you are on foot, even in area where you do not expect motor vehicles to be present. Pedestrian injuries tend to be very serious, even in low speed collisions. And, sadly, hit and run is not uncommon. If you or someone you love has been…