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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…

JUUL Labs, LLC is an American electronic cigarette company facing heavy scrutiny for fueling today’s youth vaping epidemic and compromising public health. JUUL rose to popularity by targeting a young, vulnerable audience through attractive marketing, packaging, product design, and flavorings. The company went so far as to promote its highly concentrated electronic nicotine delivery…

Texas leads the nation in hydraulic fracturing and is a hub for big oil companies. This growing industry has created thousands of local jobs, but there’s no question that these opportunities come with serious health and safety hazards. Unfortunately, oilfield and fracking workers are at risk of injury and death every day. Examples of…

If you’re in a car accident with an Uber or Lyft driver, and the ridesharing driver was at fault, your legal options vary. When the driver is picking up or transporting a passenger, Uber and Lyft provide $1 million in liability coverage. When they are logged into the app without a passenger, the ridesharing…

A personal injury case arises when one person is injured because of the negligent, careless or intentional act of another person. It may also involve an injury caused by the negligence of a corporation, business or government agency. The experienced personal injury lawyers at Shaw Cowart LLP in Austin, TX, can determine if you…

Brain injuries can have devastating short-and-long-term effects on your health and cognitive ability.  The specific impacts of an injury may not become apparent until long after it occurred. This infographic breaks down the potential issues that a brain injury can cause. Contact Our Austin Brain Injury Lawyers Today If you or a loved one…

If you’ve been injured due to the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to recover compensation in a personal injury lawsuit. Take our quiz below to find out whether you may need the assistance of one or our attorneys. At Shaw Cowart LLP, we have decades of experience fighting for the rights…

If you’ve been injured due to the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. The types of damages you can recover vary based on the specifics of your case. During your complimentary consultation with our attorneys, we will discuss the different damages that you may…

Neck and back injuries can occur in any almost any type of accident, from a car wreck to slipping on a wet floor, or even while performing what seems like a routine task at work. You may notice the pain instantly, or you may be so focused on more obvious injuries that you don’t…

Attorney John Cowart of the Austin, Texas law firm Shaw Cowart LLP discusses physical and mental pain and how this can be used to recover monetary damages in a personal injury case. Pain and suffering can be included in a jury verdict or in a negotiated settlement with the insurance company. The best advice…