Although this past holiday season has looked a little different from previous ones because of the pandemic, Texas roads remain busy as families continue to take road trips, commute around town for necessities and daily errands, and travel. Even though COVID-19 may have kept many at home this holiday season,…
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Texas Product Liability Lawsuits Following a Product Recall
When a consumer purchases a new product, they rightfully trust that the designer, manufacturer, and retailer took measures to ensure the product’s safety and efficacy. However, despite testing standards and federal oversight, some dangerous products make their way into the consumer stream. Products with a design or manufacturing defect or…
CARABIN SHAW DONATES OXIMETER HEALTHKITS TO GONZABA MEDICAL GROUP
SAN ANTONIO, January 11, 2021– The Carabin Shaw Law firm is continuing its mission to help fight COVID-19 in Texas. The Firm has donated Healthcare Kits to the Gonzaba Medical Group which will be distributed to patients tested positive on a daily basis. The Oximeter Healthcare Kits will be distributed in this manner: Internal…
Court Addresses Exclusive Remedy Provision in Texas Workplace Accident Lawsuit
Recently, the Supreme Court of Texas issued a decision in a lawsuit stemming from injuries an employee suffered at his workplace. The case arose when a general contractor subcontracted with the defendant to drill a foundation for a commercial construction project. The plaintiff was working as a lead superintendent for…
Texas Wrong Way Car Accidents
While driving, there are few scenarios scarier than seeing another car driving the wrong way and coming straight for your vehicle at full speed. Although these collisions are rooted in a number of potential causes, at-fault parties must be held accountable for their carelessness when they take place. When these…
Recovering After a Texas Head-On Car Accident
There are plenty of roads in Texas that do not have a physical median separating the lanes as vehicles move in opposite directions. This road design, coupled with distracted or reckless driving, often becomes the perfect storm for dangerous car accidents. Head-on accidents, for example, most frequently occur on this…
Are Companies Liable for Accidents Caused by Texas Independent Contractors?
Many Texas companies hire independent contractors because of their cost-effective nature. With an independent contractor, companies can use the contractor for a particular project when it needs to be done and are free from being tethered to the particular contractor when the work is complete. When a contractor’s actions cause…
Recovering from a Texas Hit And Run Accident
Car accidents are a headache to deal with. Texas hit and run accidents, however, can cause a headache and then some. Because the other driver has run off after an accident, you may now be stuck paying for any damage incurred from your vehicle and any medical expenses that you…
Wrongful Death Claims After a Texas Chain Reaction Crash
When a Texas chain-reaction car accident occurs, it can often have devastating consequences. On top of potentially being more likely to cause injuries or death, these collisions are often more complex because of all of the parties involved. Establishing an accurate timeline that maps out exactly how the crash happened…
Texas Court Addresses Assumption of Control in Negligence Lawsuit Against Employer
Recently, a Texas district court issued an opinion in a lawsuit stemming from injuries a man suffered during a workplace altercation. According to the record, the plaintiff worked in a storeroom of a clothing store that is operated by a larger company. The plaintiff and another employee became involved in…