Self-Driving Trucks Get a Noteworthy Backer

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Self-Driving Trucks Get a Noteworthy Backer

Is it time for autonomous trucking to take over? Replacing human drivers with technology has a lot of appeal. The vast majority of fatal car and truck accidents are the result of driver error. People drive drowsy. People drive drunk. People drive while looking at thei...

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Auto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Auto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for protecting the driving public through education, research, the creation of safety standards and the enforcement of existing rules. It is a key agency at the Department of Transportation when it comes ...

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New Campaign Aims to Protect Pedestrians From Cars

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
New Campaign Aims to Protect Pedestrians From Cars

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. It’s also known to be traditionally one of the worst months of the year when it comes to fatal accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists. As part of the effort to combat deadly car/pedestrian incidents, the Texas Depart...

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Are Truck Accident Lawsuits Gaining Steam?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
Are Truck Accident Lawsuits Gaining Steam?

The trucking industry has no shortage of problems these days. A long-standing shortage of qualified drivers is only getting worse. A changing economy has made it harder than ever to recruit people willing to be away from their families for days at a time. Perhaps most se...

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Do Drivers Benefit From New Safety Tech?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
Do Drivers Benefit From New Safety Tech?

Cars and trucks are updated with new technology every year. New features run the gamut from gimmick to genuine advancement. Car manufacturers want you to believe that their products are better than ever, but how much do drivers actually gain? Younger Drivers Could Use th...

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Reporting Rules After a Car Accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Insurance on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
Reporting Rules After a Car Accident

Reporting Rules After a Car Accident Informing the local police department or sheriff’s office of your car accident is a legal requirement in Texas. That applies to any crash where someone was injured or killed, or if a vehicle was damaged too much to be driven away sa...

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How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities?

How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is currently running a campaign designed to show people the seriousness of drunk driving. The campaign, “Faces of Drunk Driving,” attacks a problem that is more common than many p...

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Why Is Less Driving Leading to More Deaths?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving, Wrongful Death on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Why Is Less Driving Leading to More Deaths?

There is a normal relationship between how many miles people drive and how many car accidents there are. For example, lower gas prices have long been associated with a rise in highway fatalities, because cheap gas means more driving. One of the few bright spots associate...

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The Most Dangerous Places in Dallas for Truck Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

3D rendering of a car accident with a van tipped over and emergency vehicles approaching. The Most Dangerous Places in Dallas for Truck Accidents The Texas Department of Transportation keeps records of all the motor vehicle accidents in our state, including the&nb...

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Truck Drivers Under the Influence of Alcohol & Drugs

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Blog, drunk driving on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

In the United States today, impaired truck drivers are a surprisingly big problem. You’d think that anyone responsible for a massive truck in dense traffic would want to be very sober, but this isn’t always the case. Truck drivers are known to face many ...

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