Are you looking for something to do this Valentine’s Day? If you are searching for a way to make your loved one feel special, you don’t have to look very far. Austin is full of activities for singles and couples alike this holiday. Here are just a few ways to spend your day, night or weekend. 1. Wineries Wineries are always a popular choice for single and couples. You can enjoy an evening out or a romantic weekend getaway for two. There are more than 30 wineries in the city, each with its own flair. No… Read More
Good dogs bite. It’s a simple statement and a true one. You don’t have to be jogging down the road to be bitten by a dog. You can be visiting a friend and petting a familiar dog and still receive a puncture wound. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, pets can get nervous and out of sorts. If you will be partying the year away to welcome the new, be wary of any pets that you may run into. Why Good Dogs Bite Any dog will bite under different circumstances. A dog may be feeing… Read More
You have heard that old phrase: “It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.” It is true all year, and it is even more accurate during the holidays. Now is the time of year that is supposed to be filled with joy and laughter, and an injury can put a serious damper on any good times you hope to have. Thousands of people end up in the hospital every year as a result of holiday-induced injuries. If we all just keep in mind that we need to be a little bit more cautious and have a touch… Read More
As a pedestrian, you may be at the most danger of being struck by a vehicle now than during any other time of year. Why? Quite simply put: More drivers on the road during the holidays are driving while distracted. If you walk frequently or even just plan on shopping and being in public parking lots, read on. Knowing what to look out for can quite possible save your life. Distractions You may think that texting and driving is the biggest cause of distraction behind the wheel and you may be right. It’s important to… Read More
A man has recently come forward publicly to outline the events surrounding the death of his father two years ago. He has done this in hopes of alerting people to the dangers of renting vacation accommodations from sites like Airbnb. According to Zak Stone, his family rented a home in Austin two years ago with the intention of celebrating Thanksgiving. Among the amenities in the home was a swing hanging from a tree outside. Stone’s father tried the swing out and ultimately lost his life. Stone explains the events as follows: The family found a cottage for… Read More
Our team works hard to help our clients. We try to go above and beyond what you would expect of a law firm, and we are proud of the positive feedback we receive. This review of the Loewy Law Firm was written by a wonderful woman who was badly hurt by a baseball at a local batting cage. “I called The Loewy Law firm on the advice of a friend after being injured by another party. Prior to calling them, I had spoken with a several other firms, large and small, and although all of them told me… Read More
If you’ve ever stayed at a hotel, you know the drill. Check in, already exhausted. Ruin a perfectly packed suitcase to find one tucked away t-shirt. Scope out the pool and gym. Settle on a halfway-finished TV rerun. If you have kids, add a bit of rambunctious chaos to the mix. But what if something unexpected happens? What if the hotel is not safe? A family trip can unfortunately lead to an injury at a hotel. The Loewy Law Firm recently represented a family whose young daughter was badly injured while the family was staying at a hotel. We… Read More
The Loewy Law Firm is proud to announce a $250,000 settlement for an Austin woman who was badly injured when an 18-wheeler sideswiped her car. The DPS State Trooper blamed our client for the crash. However, she was adamant that it was not her fault—and we believed her. Our firm investigated and concluded that the truck driver caused the crash. But would the insurance company believe the truth? Co-counsel Joel Levine then skillfully confronted the truck driver with our investigation findings, and finally the truck driver admitted—under oath—that the accident was his fault. We presented this evidence to the… Read More
The Federal Trade Commission took a stand against deceptive marketing practices, through a consent agreement with GeneLink Bioscience Inc., and a former subsidiary Foru International Corp., who agreed to stop making unsubstantiated claims about their supplements and skin care products. These products were advertised to enhance genetic disadvantages, by using DNA samples from customers to make unique nutritional treatments for conditions like diabetes, insomnia, and heart disease. In addition to the promises they were making to new customers, they were making up testimonials from “allegedly” old customers who were delighted with the results. The consent agreement requires that all advertising… Read More
Accidents are indiscriminate, they can happen to anyone. People of all socioeconomic classes have accidents and suffer injuries because of the negligence of another. People who have a good income through a skilled job can suddenly find they are injured and unable to return to that line of work and enjoy that level of earning potential. It can take months, even years, to be compensated for an injury. Many people have no place to turn except to government programs that can assist them in keeping their family sheltered and fed. Under the law, everyone has the right to be compensated… Read More
