With almost 700,000 miles of highways and interstates, it is no surprise that Texas leads all other states in accidents involving large trucks and commercial motor vehicles. In 2013, (the most recent data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) 493 fatal accidents involving a large truck occurred in Texas. That number equates to …
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Shaw Cowart’s personal injury lawyers are now reviewing potential ovarian cancer lawsuits for women who used talcum powder and developed ovarian or uterine cancer. If you, a member of your family or friend have been diagnosed with ovarian or uterine cancer and used talc contact us– you may have a claim. For more than four …
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Pain, swelling, popping noise, lumps often indicate compensable injury For the third time in five years, Stryker Corporation is recalling an artificial hip joint replacement product amid allegations of a defective design. Known as the LFIT Anatomic Cobalt-Chromium V40 Femoral Head, the device is associated with reports of severe injuries, including metal poisoning. In some …
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Over the past decade, youth sport concussions have generated a high profile and public interest. Reports of youth concussions spiked 71 percent between 2010 and 2015, according to a study of nearly 937,000 health insurance claims gathered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Historically, concussions were not considered to be a serious health issue and athletes …
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A trustee who administers a trust in Texas has certain responsibilities and duties. These duties are commonly known as “fiduciary duties,” and they require a trustee to go “above and beyond” the exercise of ordinary care while carrying out tasks and responsibilities related to the trust. A trustee’s duties can be grouped broadly into four …
