Using three points of contact, seat belts prevent the ejection of vehicle occupants in the event of a collision, rollover, or other type of motor vehicle crash. By restraining the person during an impact, seat belts also reduce the severity of injuries in many circumstances (source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Seat belts are a relatively recent […]

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A traumatic brain injury is one that causes sudden and severe brain trauma or damage. A TBI may result from something penetrating or stabbing the skull and brain, or when the head is bumped, jolted, or shaken. Traumatic brain injuries vary in severity and may be as mild as a concussion, or may be as serious as […]

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Several thousand people are killed in pedestrian accidents each year in the U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2019, 6,205 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents. Many thousands more are seriously injured each year. October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and it’s a fitting time to revisit some basic safety pointers. The fall season ushers […]

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As someone who has just suffered a severe physical injury, you may be wondering if you have a claim to make against the responsible party. This area of law is known as personal injury. It is based on the premise that you have a right to pursue justice and compensation if someone else’s negligence leads to […]

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When you are seriously injured because of someone else’s negligence, you most likely have the option to pursue compensation from the responsible party. This compensation is known as damages. Compensatory damages may be general (non-economic, not directly tied to financial losses or costs) or special (financial costs and losses directly related to the injury). Below we list […]

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Our Austin personal injury lawyers handle cases in which serious injuries are caused by someone else’s negligence. Oftentimes these claims fall into the following categories: There are of course other categories of personal injury lawsuits. The foundational element is negligence: if it was someone’s carelessness that caused your injury, then you probably have a case. The negligence […]

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There are many types of personal injury cases because they each involve unique circumstances. The core of all these situations is that someone else’s negligence causes an injury. It takes the eye of an experienced attorney to determine if you have a case. Consult our attorneys if you are wondering if you have a good case, which […]

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A catastrophic injury is any harm that is so severe that it causes a permanent change to the victim’s day-to-day routine. In addition, the consequences of the injury also affect the victim’s family, often requiring long-term care. Here are some of the most common catastrophic injuries that a victim may suffer in an accident. Traumatic Brain Injuries […]

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For Brain Injury Awareness Month, we are taking a look at the common causes for traumatic brain injuries in personal injury cases. If you have sustained a serious brain injury due to the negligence of another, the attorneys of Shaw Cowart LLP can help fight for the compensation you deserve. To setup a complimentary consultation with an […]

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A catastrophic injury is any injury that has life-altering consequences. They often lead to ongoing medical treatment, long-term physical care, or permanent disability. With the help of our experienced personal injury lawyers at Shaw Cowart LLP, you can pursue compensation for the immediate and future consequences of catastrophic injuries. In personal injury claims, catastrophic injuries include: Each of these […]

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