Undiagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change and endanger your life in unpredictable ways. It happens much more often than you might imagine. Undiagnosed TBI can be the underlying cause of mental health issues that upend your life, and for which you never get proper treatment. Seizure disorders are a common result of TBI, and…
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Austin, Texas business attorney Ethan Shaw discusses Shaw Cowart LLP’s experience with representing companies for in high stakes “Bet the Company” litigation. Business disputes create unnecessary expense and divert time, energy and resources away from the focus of your business. When that dispute could wreak havoc on your company, you need dependable attorneys who you…
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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 realize…
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Austin, Texas attorney John Cowart addresses a question about what an employee can take when he or she leaves the company. In many cases, this question is governed by an employment agreement or a non-disclosure agreement. If you are an employee considering leaving your current employment or if your company is concerned about an employee…
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Pedestrian safety is a very real concern in Austin and throughout Texas. Unfortunately, that numbers of pedestrian deaths across the country are at all-time highs. You know to use caution when crossing the street and watch for traffic, but motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians can happen in unexpected places and under unanticipated circumstances. Anytime you…
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Holding there is “neither specific nor general jurisdiction” over our clients for the more than $10 million of claims asserted against them, the Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, at Austin recently reversed a Travis County trial court judge’s ruling and rendered judgment granting our client’s special appearance while dismissing the case against them. In…
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Your car accident has cost you in so many ways. Medical bills, time away from work, and other expenses plus your pain and suffering and inability to participate in the activities and lifestyle you enjoyed before your accident. And this is just the beginning. The life-time costs of your injuries will likely be far greater…
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Austin, Texas business attorney John Cowart discusses issues you should consider early in a breach of contract case. At Shaw Cowart LLP, because we have substantial business litigation experience, we know that it is best to research the case early in the process to ensure that you don’t spend money in litigation when your chances…
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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 to…
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We left off in our last post talking about negligent handling and unlawful restraint of dogs. Now let’s dive into a few other ways liability could arise because of dog bites as well as how a court could limit victim damages. Other Types of Dog-Bite Related Liability In Texas, a court may hold a person…
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