If you’ve been injured due to the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to recover compensation in a personal injury lawsuit. Take our quiz below to find out whether you may need the assistance of one or our attorneys. At Shaw Cowart LLP, we have decades of experience fighting for the rights of personal […]

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If you’ve been injured due to the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. The types of damages you can recover vary based on the specifics of your case. During your complimentary consultation with our attorneys, we will discuss the different damages that you may be entitled […]

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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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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 achieve […]

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In the summer of 2017, Texans learned in horror that a pit bull mixed breed had mauled 7-year-old Brison Aldrige in Mason, Texas—leaving the boy with gaping bites on his thighs and back. Aldrige was treated at the hospital and released, all things being said, his injuries could have been much worse. Unfortunately, this dog […]

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If you have suffered brain injuries in an accident, you may have been told that they are coup or contrecoup injuries, pronounced “coo” and “contracoo”. Or even coup-contrecoup which is a combination of both. While the terms have meaning they don’t, in themselves, tell you what to expect going forward. Coup and contrecoup brain injuries […]

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People involved in auto accidents often ask whether they are eligible for financial compensation. The starting point is to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. In this video, Austin attorney Ethan Shaw explains how a person injured in an accident is entitled to compensation if you can prove that another party is responsible. For more information […]

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Given the spike in popularity of privately-operated drones in recent years, the number of collisions, close calls and injury accidents involving drones is on the rise. From the woman injured by a drone during the 2015 Seattle Pride Parade to the bicycle racer in Sacramento who hurtled over his handlebars when a drone lodged in his front […]

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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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