Construction is one of the most dangerous job industries in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 1,102 fatal injuries in the construction industry in 2019. Those deaths made up more than 20 percent of all work-related deaths in the U.S. that year. There were tens of thousands of non-fatal injuries. […]

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According to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 20,000 people were killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. from January through June of 2021. This is an increase of 18.4 percent compared to the same time period in 2020. Furthermore, the NHTSA says this is the largest six-month jump ever recorded in the agency’s […]

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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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You will have a lot of expenses, compounded by financial loss, following a serious car accident. If you are worried about where you will find the compensation to pay for all these things, especially when the accident was caused by someone else, we can completely understand that worry. The experienced attorneys at Shaw Cowart have worked […]

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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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If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, there are certain damages you may be able to claim. Overall, the damages available in a wrongful death case depend on two factors: your relationship with the deceased and the support they provided in your life. For example, if the deceased was your spouse, […]

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No matter what type of job you have, there is always a risk of sustaining an injury. Whether you work in an office cubicle or at a factory, your employer has a responsibility to keep you safe. Here are some of the most common causes of workplace injuries due to employer negligence. Machinery Many workplace injuries happen […]

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Every state has their fair share of poorly designed intersections. Whether you are driving in a car or crossing the street, bad intersections can be dangerous, especially if there are negligent drivers on the road. If you are injured in a car accident at a bad intersection, our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you pursue the compensation you […]

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A no-contact motorcycle accident happens when another driver causes a motorcycle to crash without hitting them. In many of these accidents, the driver’s negligence can cause serious injuries to the motorcyclist. For example, if a driver cuts off a motorcycle and the rider has to swerve to avoid the crash, the driver could be held liable for […]

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