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Hip replacement surgery requires an intense and extensive recovery period. Facing an additional surgery due to a recall of your replacement can seem unbearable. Unfortunately, patients throughout Austin, TX and across the United States are facing problems with the DePuy ASR XL hip replacement implant. Implants from Zimmer and Stryker have also been recalled…

The nature of construction sites is dangerous and always presents risks to construction workers and pedestrians. Even the most minor mistake can result in severe personal injuries. Small mistakes that create falling debris are often the cause of major injuries. We have to ask: are hard hats enough to keep construction workers safe? Common Mistakes…

Land and property owners throughout Austin, throughout Texas, and throughout the United States often wonder what rights they have to what lies beneath the surface of their land. For property owners who only own the surface to their land, the answer is that they really do not have any rights to the oil and…

After suffering an injury on-the-job, it is imperative for you to follow the proper steps to file a worksite accident case. You will eliminate any problems you may face with your employer’s insurance, and you will protect your rights if issues do occur. Steps to file a worksite accident case include: Immediately report your…

If you have worked diligently and tirelessly to invent a new product or concept, you need to obtain a patent to protect yourself and your invention from others who may try to steal or copy your creation. A patent lawyer at Shaw Cowart in Austin, Texas can guide you in the process and ensure…

One of the most critical steps in medical care is diagnosing a patient accurately and quickly. A failure to diagnose can have tragic consequences for the patient and the patient’s family. Misdiagnosing can also lead to disastrous effects for the patient. Each and every healthcare professional is legally bound to perform his or her…

Many people underestimate the true dangers of slip and fall accidents and the injuries they can incur. Some estimates indicate that more than 15,000 individuals are fatally injured in slip and fall accidents every year. Other incidents result in severe injuries such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), broken bones, and spinal fractures that require…

Texans are usually proud of their state. Unfortunately, Houston has been ranked #1 in drunk driving accidents. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) found that in 2011, there were 2,751 fatal drunk driving auto accidents in our great state. Almost 58,000 other drunk driving accidents resulted in severe injury to their victims. 40% of…

In August of this year, the furniture giant, IKEA, voluntarily recalled over 200,000 children’s beds after it was determined that a metal piece of the frame could break and expose sharp edges. IKEA has retail stores throughout the country, including Austin. No injuries have been reported due to this defect. IKEA is sending a…

A recent report published by Focus Driven and the National Coalition for Safer Roads shows that more than one out of ten accidents that occur in an intersection are caused by a distracted driver. Researchers studied almost 120 intersections in twenty different cities over a three-month time frame. Results indicated that drivers were running…