Month: December 2017

Transportation industry tops list of dangerous professions

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, December 28, 2017.

Texans who work hard and perform their jobs diligently will try to avoid negative thoughts that an accident could happen and lead to injuries and death. However, it is an unavoidable reality that a fatal workplace accident can happen at any job and leave a family without a loved ...

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Truck Spills Add to Dangers of Crashes

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

Truck crashes wreak havoc. Truck accident statistics report deaths, dismemberment, burns, brain injuries and other catastrophic consequences. Less frequently reported are the stories of events that follow truck crashes. In particular, spills of product from the trailer during a t...

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Are long trucker commutes endangering the public?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Blog, Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

In a state as large as Texas, sharing the road with commercial trucks and vehicles is a way of life. Truckers these days have tough jobs, however, with many of them facing tight schedules, minimal sleep, inclement weather and other hazards. To alleviate some of the stress, some t...

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Alleged drunk driver rear-ends vehicle killing pregnant woman

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, December 22, 2017.

When there is a car accident in Texas, there is always the chance that it will result in severe injuries and even death. Some of these accidents happen due to situational factors that cannot be controlled such as the weather or an unforeseen circumstance. Others, however, occur b...

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Hit and run car crash kills Mesquite pedestrian

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, December 15, 2017.

Drivers in Mesquite must be vigilant about everything they encounter on the road. That can include other cars, motorcyclists, bicyclists, joggers and pedestrians. With the number of hazards that can arise, it is not unusual for car accidents to occur. When there is a car crash, d...

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What you need to know about workplace injuries in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Blog on Monday, December 11, 2017.

When it comes to workplace injuries and workers' compensation benefits in Texas, the law is rather particular. Something unusual about Texas when compared to many other states is that Texas law does not require employers to carry workers' compensation insurance for its employees....

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Finding Enough Insurance After a Catastrophic Truck Accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Sunday, December 10, 2017.

In most truck accident cases, the drivers are independent owner/drivers. They are with small carriers that have few assets. And they generally purchase the minimum amount of liability insurance required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): $750,000. In t...

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It is crucial to have legal help for a defective auto part

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Friday, December 8, 2017.

Automobile design defects have reverberated in Texas, across the nation and all over the world. While airbag issues were the most prominent and have sparked numerous recalls and sent the manufacturer reeling, there is always a danger that a mistake in a vehicle construction will ...

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Teenager killed when driver looked down to use breathalyzer

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, December 1, 2017.

Drivers can be distracted for many reasons in Dallas, throughout Texas and across the nation. Some are frivolous and others are done with a viable reason. This, however, does not make the moment any less dangerous or deadly. It can cause an accident with injuries and fatalities. ...

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