Catastrophic Personal Injury Archives

What Types of Cases Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Handle?

August 11, 2021 August 11, 2021

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: Motor vehicle accidents, including those involving cars, semi-trucks, commercial vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcycles. Construction site accidents, in which workers are injured while performing their job or develop a serious …

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What Makes a Good Personal Injury Case?

July 28, 2021 July 23, 2021

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 …

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What Counts as a Catastrophic Injury?

April 19, 2021 July 9, 2021

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 …

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Common Brain Injury Symptoms

March 24, 2021 July 9, 2021

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 …

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What is a Catastrophic Injury?

February 16, 2021 July 9, 2021

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 …

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Common Causes of Burn Injuries

May 20, 2020 July 12, 2021

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 …

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Potential Cognitive Impacts of a Brain Injury

September 25, 2019 July 12, 2021

Brain injuries can have devastating short-and-long-term effects on your health and cognitive ability. The specific impacts of an injury may not become apparent until long after it occurred. This infographic breaks down the potential issues that a brain injury can cause. Contact Our Austin Brain Injury Lawyers Today If you or a loved one suffered …

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Understanding the Potential Long-Term Impact of a Brain Injury

April 25, 2019 July 12, 2021

A traumatic brain injury can have a devastating impact on your life, affecting all aspects of your ability to function. For this reason, it’s crucial that you identify the injury as soon as possible. Prompt treatment can often help minimize the severity of the brain injury and increase your chances of a full recovery. One …

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What is Included in Pain & Suffering?

May 31, 2018 July 9, 2021

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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 …

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Burn Injury Lawsuits

November 9, 2017 July 12, 2021

Burn injuries can be catastrophic with severe emotional and psychological impact on both the victims and love ones. Burn injury treatment is extremely painful. When the wounds have healed, scarring can be so severe as to cause loss of mobility and disfigurement can be so extensive that victims withdraw from society and even their closest …

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