Fatigue is a common problem for truck drivers, and a major contributor to crashes. Hours of Service (HOS) laws were created to reduce driver fatigue, but have not been effective for many reasons. Truck drivers often spend more time on the road than allowed in order to keep their jobs. Those who do not violate […]

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Failing to get the appropriate coverage for a client is a serious error and one of the most common reasons why insurance agents get sued, accounting for about 24 percent of errors and omissions policy claims according to Insureon, a leading specialty insurance broker. Industry statistics reveal insurance agents do make mistakes and the result is 14 […]

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While this may come as a surprise to many, in Texas, most oral agreements are legal and enforceable. Unfortunately, problems arise when an oral contract dispute comes to court. Without a written agreement, the contract can become a case of “he said/she said.” To avoid such disputes, let’s briefly review the requirements for an oral agreement. […]

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Austin attorney Ethan Shaw explains the factors that go into how much your personal injury claim is worth. Here are a few factors that may impact the value of your personal injury claim: Notably, Mr. Shaw explains that the experience of your attorney can significantly impact the value of any settlement or verdict for your personal […]

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Spinal cord injuries are life-changing. While research is constant and new therapies are being developed, we do not yet have a cure for spinal cord injury. For many, disabilities are permanent. Those who survive the initial injury may face a shortened life expectancy, often due to secondary conditions. Even so, the lifetime costs of spinal […]

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In this video, Austin, Texas, defective products attorney John Cowart states that there is overwhelming evidence in favor of plaintiffs recovering on talcum powder – ovarian cancer claims. To date, several juries in California and Missouri have awarded multi-million dollar verdicts in favor of plaintiffs who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson […]

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Scaffolding and ladder accidents can be deadly, and those who survive can be permanently injured. People who are on the ladder or scaffolding and people nearby can be hurt. These accidents can be the result of safety violations on the jobsite as well as defective products. If you or someone you love has been injured […]

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You can be injured, as a pedestrian, any time you are on foot, even in area where you do not expect motor vehicles to be present. Pedestrian injuries tend to be very serious, even in low speed collisions. And, sadly, hit and run is not uncommon. If you or someone you love has been injured […]

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Holidays are particularly stressful for business owners. As a business owner, you have to deal with the ongoing stress of managing your employees and customers, cooperating with your business partners as well as business challenges that arise every day. During the holiday season, an additional layer of stress is piled on top of all that. […]

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Truck accidents have many causes and often a combination of factors. Appearances can be deceiving when the real underlying cause of the accident is hidden. Such is the case with poorly balanced loads. Even when a truck is not overloaded, unbalanced loads are a very real hazard and an unbalanced load is just one way […]

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