Nearly Half of Commercial Vehicle Drivers at Risk for Sleep Apnea, Study Says

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Trucking Industry on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
Nearly Half of Commercial Vehicle Drivers at Risk for Sleep Apnea, Study Says

Nearly Half of Commercial Vehicle Drivers at Risk for Sleep Apnea, Study Says Nearly half of commercial vehicle drivers may be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a chronic medical condition that can cause sleepiness behind the wheel, according to a new study. The study ...

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Motor Vehicle Death Rates Jump 20% During the Pandemic

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Injuries, Truck Fatalities on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
Motor Vehicle Death Rates Jump 20% During the Pandemic

Motor Vehicle Death Rates Jump 20% During the Pandemic COVID-19 has started to surge again across the US. As more states reinstate stay-at-home measures, one might think the lockdowns would lead to fewer people driving and therefore fewer deadly truck and car accidents. However,...

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Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19

Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19 Delivery truck drivers are working under tight deadlines due to COVID-19, whether they’re under pressure to deliver products to someone’s doorstep or bulk items to stores. The evolution of commerce and on-demand delivery has p...

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What Is PIP Coverage and Do I Need It in Texas?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Insurance, Personal Injury on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
What Is PIP Coverage and Do I Need It in Texas?

What Is PIP Coverage and Do I Need It in Texas? In the aftermath of an accident, many victims face incredibly high medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. Having the proper insurance before an accident occurs is one of the keys to covering these expenses. Personal injury p...

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Motor Vehicle Death Rates Jump 20% During the Pandemic

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Truck Fatalities, Wrongful Death on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

COVID-19 has started to surge again across the US. As more states reinstate stay-at-home measures, one might think the lockdowns would lead to fewer people driving and therefore fewer deadly truck and car accidents. However, a report released by the National Safety Council (NSC) ...

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Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19

Delivery truck drivers are working under tight deadlines due to COVID-19, whether they're under pressure to deliver products to someone's doorstep or bulk items to stores. The evolution of commerce and on-demand delivery has put incredible strain on the trucking industry and deli...

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What Is PIP Coverage and Do I Need It in Texas?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Sunday, January 10, 2021.

In the aftermath of an accident, many victims face incredibly high medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. Having the proper insurance before an accident occurs is one of the keys to covering these expenses. Personal injury protection (PIP) is one type of insuranc...

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What Makes Truck Accident Injury Claims Different?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
What Makes Truck Accident Injury Claims Different?

It’s easy to assume that personal injury cases are all handled the same way. After all, your injuries occurred due to an accident with someone driving a sports car or an 18-wheeler, you’re still hurt. However, cases involving trucks and trucking companies can proceed dif...

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What Factors Affect My Auto Insurance Rates?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Injuries, Personal Injury on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Texas drivers are required to carry auto insurance. Additionally, every driver must have proof of coverage to show upon request by a law enforcement officer. The minimum amount of required coverage is often listed as 30/60/25 to protect you in the event of a car accident. Th...

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How To Avoid Becoming a Traffic Statistic This Holiday Season

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

The holiday season has arrived, and if Thanksgiving showed us anything it’s that we can expect millions of Americans to continue traveling this year, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The nation’s roads could again see numerous accidents and fatalities during t...

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