These Truck Parts Are the Most Likely to Be Defective

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, September 21, 2020.
These Truck Parts Are the Most Likely to Be Defective

When you think of defective commercial truck parts, you probably think of things like tires or air brakes. Typically, failures of those parts get a lot of attention when they happen. Failures of obvious parts like these are far from the only failures that contribute to truck acci...

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What Are Expert Witnesses and How Do They Affect My Auto Accident Case?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Monday, September 14, 2020.
What Are Expert Witnesses and How Do They Affect My Auto Accident Case?

In a personal injury lawsuit following an auto accident, the plaintiff (the person who filed the case) must prove that he/she was injured, as well as prove the other driver's fault. Evidence must be used to prove that the other driver was at least 50% responsible for the crash. T...

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What Is Pain and Suffering and How Is It Calculated?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Monday, September 7, 2020.
What Is Pain and Suffering and How Is It Calculated?

After a truck accident or car wreck, you might face expensive medical bills, lost wages, car repair bills and other monetary damages. These are usually fairly easy to understand and calculate. But other injuries, most notably pain and suffering, are not so easy to quantify. ...

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What Is the Eggshell Skull Rule and How Does It Protect Vulnerable People?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries, Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Some of us have physical conditions that make us more susceptible to serious injury. For example, someone with brittle bone syndrome might suffer broken bones and serious pain due to an accident, while others might walk away unscathed. The person at fault for a motor vehicle acc...

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Negligent Hiring of Truck Drivers Leads to Serious Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

Unlike a typical car accident, the liability in a truck accident can fall on multiple parties. The truck driver is the most obvious. Yet, the trucking company itself may also be held liable in certain situations. Have you heard of negligent hiring? One way a trucking company can...

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Should You Apologize After a Car Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

The aftermath of a car accident is emotional. People are upset, frustrated, shocked and someone may be physically injured, too. In this situation, it’s almost a reflex to apologize, even if you’re not entirely sure that you’re the one to blame. In an auto accident, you must...

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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Mesothelioma Patients

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted society in many predictable and unpredictable ways. Now that the virus has been with us for six months, we’re beginning to see how one group—mesothelioma sufferers—is affected by the toll COVID-19 is taking on the medical system, legal sys...

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Fatal Commercial Truck Accidents: Your Rights Explained

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

Due to their sheer size and nature, accidents involving commercial trucks are often fatal. If you’ve lost a loved one due to a crash with a commercial truck, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim for your loss in Texas. What Is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful ...

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Major Cosmetic Brands Continue to Move Away From Talc Products

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

In the past couple of months, reports have surfaced regarding the use of talc, a potentially dangerous substance, in modern-day cosmetics. According to a recent report by Thomson Reuters, cosmetic brands Chanel, Revlon, and L’Oréal are quietly moving away from using talc produ...

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Late-Appearing Car Accident Injuries: Are You Entitled to Compensation?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Car accidents have the potential to cause serious physical and psychological injuries. While some injuries such as broken bones and burns may be immediate, other injuries don’t show symptoms until days or weeks later. Yet, you’re entitled to compensation for all injuries, reg...

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