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The Cowen Law Group wants to help you educate yourself after your accident.  This page offers a wealth of information on subjects such whiplash, spinal cord injuries and mental trauma.  As Texans we are dedicated to helping residents of Brownsville and all of South Texas recover from their injuries and provide for their families.  Please contact your South Texas accident attorneys at the Cowen Law Group today for your free consultation.

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Car and Motorcycle Accidents:

• Do Texas Motorcyclists Have Insurance Requirements?   
  Motorcyclists in Texas are required to carry motorcycle insurance. Motorcyclists must carry the same coverage as drivers of other motor vehicles. Have you been injured in a South Texas motorcycle accident? Do you need help collecting insurance compensation for your medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages? The Cowen Law Group fights for fair insurance coverage for victims of Brownsville motorcycle crashes. To learn more, contact the South Texas motorcycle accident attorneys at The Cowen Law Group at 877-385-1282.
• A South Texas Motorcyclist’s Guide to Motorcycle Safety Gear   
  Most motorcycle-car accidents occur when a car driver doesn’t see the motorcyclist. A motorcyclist can reduce his or her chances of injury by following the rules of the road, staying visible and wearing motorcycle safety gear. Learn about the safety gear available to motorcyclists and how it can prevent injury. If you have been injured in a Bexar County motorcycle crash, contact The Cowen Law Group to discuss your case. The initial consultation is free and we don’t charge you unless we get results. To learn more, contact The Cowen Law Group at 877-385-1282.
• The South Texas Biker’s Guide to Choosing a Motorcycle Helmet.   
  Motorcycle helmets are not mandatory in Texas. But, consider this: head injury is the leading cause of death in motorcycle accidents. Here are some tips to help you choose the right motorcycle helmet for you. If you have been injured in a South Texas motorcycle wreck, the Brownsville accident lawyers at The Cowen Law Group may be able to help. Contact our Brownsville law office at 877-385-1282 to schedule a free consultation with a Texas motorcycle crash attorney.
• Sustained a head injury in a South Texas car accident? Here’s what you need to know.   
  TBI’s are serious injuries that dramatically impact the victim’s life. Victims of TBI from car accidents may seek compensation for past and future medical and rehabilitation services, loss of income or earning potential, property damage, loss of enjoyment of life and pain and suffering. If you have sustained a traumatic brain injury in a South Texas car crash, don’t accept an inadequate settlement. If you have been seriously injured in a Brownsville car crash, contact us at 877-385-1282 to schedule a free consultation with a Texas personal injury attorney. When you call, request a free copy of our book: “The Insider’s Guide to Texas Car Accidents.”
• Holiday Car Crash Statistics: What Is The Deadliest Travel Holiday in San Antonio?   
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tracks alcohol-related car accidents for six major holidays. Learn which holidays are the deadliest for drivers and what you should do if you think another driver has been drinking. If you are injured or lose a loved one because of a driver under the influence, you are entitled to insurance compensation for your losses. Contact the San Antonio drunk driving accident lawyers at Cowen Law Group at 877-385-1282.
• Left Turn Motorcycle Crashes: Common Accidents, Serious Injuries.   
  About 75 percent of motorcycle accidents involve a collision with another vehicle. Most frequently, the driver makes a left turn while the motorcyclist is heading straight. The motorcyclist has the right-of-way in these cases, so it would seem that proving liability is a left-turn Texas motorcycle accident would be simple. However, insurance companies will do their best to place some or all of the blame on the motorcyclist. Don’t be held responsible for an accident that was not your fault. Call the Brownsville motorcycle accident attorneys at Cowen Law Group. Our attorneys will fight to get you fair compensation for your physical injuries, emotional trauma, medical bills, lost wages, disfigurement, property damage and other losses. Contact The Cowen Law Group at 877-385-1282 to learn more.
• Common Injuries Sustained in Texas Motorcycle Accidents   
  Motorcycle accidents are more likely to cause injuries than other motor vehicle accidents: 98% of multiple vehicle collisions and 96% of single vehicle accidents result in some kind of injury to the motorcyclists. In 45% of accidents, the injury is serious. Learn about the injuries that motorcyclists most commonly sustain in Texas motorcycle-car crashes. When another driver’s negligence changes your life, you deserve financial compensation for your injuries and losses. Our Texas motorcycle accident attorneys help motorcycle accident victims and their families deal with the financial consequences of a motorcycle accident by holding those who cause the accidents financially responsible for the damage they have done. The Cowen Law Group can help you obtain insurance payment for medical expenses, physical, emotional and mental distress, pain and suffering, lost income and lost future earning potential and any other damages caused by your motorcycle crash. To learn more, contact our Brownsville motorcycle accident lawyers at 877-385-1282.
• Young pedestrians are often victims of San Antonio car accidents. These tips can help keep your child safe.   
  Every day, about 100 American child pedestrians are injured when they are hit by a car. Because children are so small and cars are so large, these accidents often have tragic consequences. The Brownsville car crash attorneys at The Cowen Law Group provide these pedestrian safety tips to help to keep your child safe. We hope you never need our services. However, if you or a loved one is ever injured in a south Texas car crash, we can help. Call our Texas accident lawyers at 877-385-1282 to learn more. Learn more about your rights after a Brownsville car wreck; download our free guide, “The Insider’s Guide to Texas Accident Cases.”
• How much of a problem is teenage drunk driving?   
  Young people between the ages of 15 and 20 account for less than seven percent of the total US population, yet fourteen percent of all fatal motor vehicle accidents involve teenage drunk driving. Learn more about teens and drunk driving in Texas. If you have lost a family member in a Brownsville drunk driving car crash, you have rights. The South Texas accident attorneys at The Cowen Law Group can help you get compensation for the loss of your loved one. While money cannot make-up for your loss, getting closure can help you move on with your life. To learn more, contact The Cowen Law Group at 877-385-1282.
• Cowen Cares: Tips to keep your child happy, safe and buckled-up.   
  The Cowen Law Group advocates child safety. As car accident lawyers, we have handled way too many cases where a child was killed, permanently disabled or seriously injured in a South Texas car accident. In many cases, the child would have been fine if he was securely buckled into a properly installed child safety seat. We offer these tips to help keep your child safely buckled up. If you have questions about car seats, car seat installation or your rights after a San Angtonio car crash, contact the Brownsville car accident attorneys at Cowen Law Group. 1-877-385-1282.
• Danger on Texas highways: Many San Antonio drunk drivers are repeat offenders   
  Nearly 50% of the 1,500,000 people arrested for drunk driving each year are repeat drunk drivers. Statistically, a driver who has one or more DUI or DWI convictions is 1.4 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than a driver with no DUI or DWI conviction. If someone you love was killed by a drunk driver in Texas, you have rights. Exercising your right to compensation won’t bring your loved one back, but it can help you to move on. To learn more, contact the Texas accident attorneys at The Cowen Law Group. When you call, ask for your free copy of “The Insider’s Guide to Texas Car Accident Cases.”
• Do you need a lawyer after a South Texas motorcycle accident? The Cowen Law group can help.   
  In Texas, motorcycle crashes account for 15% of highway fatalities. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a Brownsville area motorcycle crash, you may need help getting fair compensation from the insurance company. The San Antonio motorcycle accident attorneys at The Cowen Law Group can help protect your rights and get you the insurance settlement you deserve. Contact our office at 877-385-1282 to schedule a free legal consultation with a Brownsville personal injury lawyer.
• Driving in bad Texas weather? These tips for driving in flooded areas may save your life.   
  When the weather is bad, safe driving is important. The majority of flood fatalities are vehicle-related; they involve people who are driving through flash-flooded areas. In fact, Texas leads the nation in vehicle-related flood fatalities. The Laredo car crash attorneys at Cowen Law Group have put together this list of tips for driving in flooded areas. If you are involved in a car accident and need help getting insurance compensation, the South Texas car wreck attorneys at Cowen Law Group can help. Call our Brownsville law office at 1-877-385-1282 to learn more and to request a free copy of "The Insiders Guide to Texas Accident Cases".
• Riding with your car seat reclined increases risk of serious car crash injury or death   
  Many passengers like to lean their car seat back on long trips so they can catch a nap or stretch their legs or just change position. However, passengers should be aware that in the event of a car crash, reclining their car seat puts them at a greater risk for both serious injury and death. The purpose of this article is to inform drivers and passengers about car safety. The Brownsville car crash attorneys at Cowen Law Group represent the injured victims of car accidents throughout South Texas. If you have been injured in Laredo, Zapata, Rio Grande Valley, McAllen or San Antonio, we can help. Call 877-385-1282 to schedule a free case evaluation.
• Motorcycle Crash Statistics: More fatal motorcycle crashes in Texas.   
  Every year, there are more motorcycles on the road and more motorcycle accident fatalities. In 2008, 5,290 people died in motorcycle crashes. About 529 of these deaths occurred in Texas. The Cowen Law Group represents the families of the victims of motorcycle crashes throughout South Texas. If you were injured or your loved one was killed in a Texas motorcycle crash, call our office at 877-385-1282 to schedule a free consultation with our Brownsville motorcycle accident attorneys.
• Car insurance in Texas: What are the requirements and what happens if you don’t have insurance?   
  By law, all drivers in Texas must be able to prove financial responsibility for any accidents thay may cause. If you are involved in a South Texas car crash and the responsible driver is not carrying car insurance, your best bet is to use your own insurance. Read this article to learn more about car insurance in Texas. If you have been injured in a Brownsville traffic accident and you have questions about insurance coverage, call The Cowen Law Group at 877-385-1282.
• Cowen Cares! Seven common mistakes could cost your child’s life in a South Texas accident.   
  Car accidents are the leading cause of death for American children. Every year, over 1,000 children under the age of 8 are killed in car wrecks. An additional 90,000 are injured and many of them suffer lifelong disability as a result. The sad fact is that many of these deaths and injuries could have been prevented. The Cowen Law Group has listed seven mistakes that Brownsville parents make that may compromise their child’s safety. If your child has been injured in a car crash, we can help. Contact The Cowen Law Group at 877-385-1282.
• Texas Car Crash Statistics   
  This page present statistics about car accidents in Texas. The Cowen Law Group represents real people who have been injured in South Texas car crashes. Our offices are conveniently located in Brownsville, San Antonio, Laredo and Rio Grande City. If you have been injured in a car accident, we will fight for your rights and the financial compensation that you deserve. For more information, contact the Cowen Law Group at 877-385-1282.
• Study says new airbags may increase drivers’ risk of injury and death. What does this mean for Brownsville drivers?   
  Airbags are supposed to save lives and prevent serious injury; however, a new report shows that the advanced airbags designed to better protect safety may not be as effective at protecting seatbelted drivers as older airbags. Read more about this study. The Cowen Law Group represents victims of car accidents and commercial truck accidents throughout South Texas. Our offices are conveniently located in Brownsville, San Antonio, McAllen and Rio Grande City. If you have been in a traffic accident and need help getting compensation for your injuries, call us at 877-385-1282.
• Alcohol-related deaths on the rise in Brownsville - new study shows more young women are driving drunk   
  New statistics show that more young people are driving drunk and that increases in alcohol-related deaths among young woman drivers are now out pacing the decade-long rise in alcohol-related crash deaths among young men drivers. If you have you lost a loved one to an alcohol-related crash in the San Antonio or Brownsville area, you have more on your mind than dealing with the insurance companies. The Cowen Law Group can help; call 1-877-385-1282 to learn more.
• How does the Honda air-bag recall affect San Antonio drivers?   
  Honda announced this week that it is adding 437,000 vehicles to its 15-month-old recall for faulty airbags. The driver’s side airbag in these vehicles can deploy with too much pressure. This can cause the airbag to rupture and injure the driver. Have you been injured in a south Texas car crash caused by a possible defect in your vehicle? If so, you have rights. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of income, property damage and punitive damages. To learn more, contact the Cowen Law Group at 877-385-1282.
• Cell phones are not the the only distraction causing Rio Grande City car crashes.   
  An insurance industry study has found that state laws banning handheld cell phones do not significantly decrease the number of highway traffic accidents. One explanation is that drivers are replacing handheld cell phones with hands-free devices or other technology. The National Safety Council believes that all cell phone use is distracting and is urging for a complete cell phone ban for drivers. If you have been in an accident caused by a distracted driver in Rio Grande City, Brownsville, McAllen, San Antonio, Corpus Christi or anywhere in South Texas, contact the Cowen Law Group. We can help you protect your rights and get fair compensation from the insurance companies. Call us at 877-385-1282.
• Street racing, a deadly pastime   
  In the past year, there have numerous accidents caused by street racing. Because street racing collisions involve high speeds and often alcohol, these crashes are especially deadly both to drivers and to others on the road. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident caused by illegal street racing, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. Contact the accident attorneys at The Cowen Law Group at 1-877-385-1282 to discuss your case.
• Vehicle fires: A leading cause of death and injury   
  Learn more about vehicle fires, and about what you can do if your vehicle catches on fire. If you’ve been involved in a vehicle fire, contact the South Texas accident attorneys at The Cowen Law Group at 1-877-385-1282. We can help.
• FAQ’s about herniated disk injuries   
  A herniated disk occurs when the cushion that sits between the spinal vertebrae is pushed out of its normal position. This is a problem because the spinal nerves sit very close to the edge of the spinal disks. The pressure on the nerves can cause back pain, leg pain, muscle weakness, and other symptoms. A herniated disk is a very common injury after a car accident. If you've been injured in a car wreck, call the car accident attorneys at Cowen Law at 877-385-1282 for a free case consultation about your case. We’ll let you know if you have a case and how you can get all the compensation that you are entitled to.
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