Safe Driving Tips for Poor Weather in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Texas Car Accident Attorney on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

East Texas is known for heat and humidity, but our weather is highly variable and sometimes extreme in ways that go beyond heat. In this article, we'll highlight weather conditions that affect driving in East Texas that could cause an auto accident. We'll also offer tips on how t...

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Holiday Season Driving Risks

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in drunk driving accident on Monday, November 25, 2024.

As the holiday season approaches, millions of people will travel to visit friends and family. Before the 2023 season, AAA forecasted that over 100 million Americans would travel 50 miles or more, with more than 80 percent of travelers driving to their destinations. The National ...

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Auto Wrecks Involving Government-Owned Vehicles in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Texas Car Accident Attorney on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Dallas-Fort Worth roads are congested not only with privately owned vehicles but with government-owned vehicles as well. From city buses to police cars to Department of Transportation vehicles and beyond, government-owned vehicles are everywhere. And just like private vehicles, t...

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Right-of-Way Laws All Texas Drivers Should Know

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Texas Car Accident Attorney on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

In 2023, 1,120 people were killed in crashes occurring in or around intersections, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. That's the most since 2018. It's critical that drivers understand the rules around intersections so they become safer. What Are Right-of-Way La...

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How Do Insurance Companies Calculate Personal Injury Claims?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, October 11, 2024.

When you're injured in a motor vehicle accident, insurance companies enter your life in a big way. You may be working with your own insurer, the other driver's company or both. It's important to understand how insurance adjusters value injury claims. That way, you can get a bett...

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5 Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Deny or Minimize Injury Claims

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Insurance on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Insurance is a key source of compensation for those who suffer injuries in Texas motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, injured people must often fight to get insurance companies to treat them fairly. As big businesses, insurers care about the bottom line more than anything. The...

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Unsecured Truck Load Accidents: Who Could Be Liable?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

The cargo that gets transported on commercial trucks should never be loaded haphazardly. Whether it's a single massive item or many smaller items, its weight needs to be distributed correctly to ensure that it can be moved safely. When a truck is loaded improperly, the cargo pose...

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Should I Buy Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Texas?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accident Injuries on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Texas law requires drivers to purchase liability insurance. When a driver is found at fault for a crash, this liability coverage pays for damages that result. Texas drivers must have bodily injury coverage and property damage coverage to pay for expenses related to accidents. Ho...

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Recovering Lost Wages After an Auto Accident in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wage Disputes on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

The injuries and pain suffered in an auto accident can impact your ability to work. You might be entirely unable to work for a while, or possibly forever. And if you can work again, you might need to take a less-demanding job that doesn't pay as much. This loss of income adds a l...

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