With stay-at-home orders and business closings, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the workforce in ways that most have not experienced in their lifetimes. Many companies have been forced to make difficult decisions, while employees are left frightened, confused, and unsure of their legal rights. The experienced employment litigation attorneys at Shaw Cowart LLC have extensive…
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Can Video Camera Footage Prove Negligence In an Accident Claim?
Unfortunately, car accidents occur far too frequently, and chances are that you’ll likely experience some type of collision at some point in your life. Fortunately, the majority of accidents are minor, and result in minimal damage and mild injuries. Since accidents happen so suddenly and unexpectedly, many times, the drivers involved in the crash aren’t…
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What Are Voter Fraud and Election Fraud?
Both election fraud and voter fraud can carry significant consequences, including hefty fines and prison time. Not only that, but these types of fraud threaten the integrity of our voting process. What Is Election Fraud? Election fraud involves unlawful acts that jeopardize the trustworthiness and reliability of the election process. At both state and local…
What Makes Up a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Lawsuit?
The law recognizes that certain relationships are so important that breaches of those relationships are grounds for damages in civil court. Such a relationship carries what is known as a fiduciary duty, and a breach of that duty may prompt a lawsuit. If someone owes you a fiduciary duty, it means that he or she…
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Motorcycle Accidents: The Right Gear Can Save Your Life
It should come as no surprise that riding a motorcycle increases your risk for severe injuries more than other modes of transportation. In fact, according to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclist deaths occur 28 times more frequently than car-occupant deaths in traffic wrecks, for every mile traveled. While there are…
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Inheritance Dispute Mediation Can Prevent Disruption to Your Family
Inheritance disputes can be challenging to resolve. They can involve a lifetime of emotions with the deceased and other claimants under the will. In the event of an inheritance dispute, it is typically best to attempt to resolve the dispute without going to trial, using mediation. The time and cost of going to court could…
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What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Contact our experienced attorneys if you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence. We provide a complimentary consultation so you can learn more about your options for pursuing maximum injury compensation. Contact us at 512-499-8900.
Certain Personal Injuries are More Prevalent in the Summer
The first day of summer doesn’t arrive until June 20, 2020, but across Austin and the rest of Texas, it really feels like it’s already here. Despite the fact that people are spending more time at home in response to COVID-19, you can expect to see an uptick in some of the most common summertime…
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Common Causes of Burn Injuries
As experienced injury attorneys, we have seen just how catastrophic burns can be. While the majority of burns do not qualify for a personal injury lawsuit, those caused by someone else’s negligence may qualify. The following are some of the common causes of burns in typical personal injury cases: Apartment fires Fires at hotels and…
What Cancers Does Zantac Cause?
Zantac been completely recalled from the market as of April 1, 2020. The FDA pulled the drug from shelves after research showed dangerous levels of the carcinogenic chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is formed when the drug is stored long-term and when heated (such as may occur during storage or transportation). While our defective drug attorneys want…
