Car Accidents: Don’t Take the Insurance Company’s First Settlement Offer

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Car Accidents: Don’t Take the Insurance Company’s First Settlement Offer

After a car accident, you may be left with injuries that require medical treatment, time off of work and more. After filing a claim for compensation, the insurance company may come back with a promising initial settlement offer. We recommend considering your options before accept...

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How Can an Attorney Help With a Car Accident Injury Claim?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
How Can an Attorney Help With a Car Accident Injury Claim?

After suffering injuries due to a car accident, it’s easy to feel the pressure of medical bills and loss of work. As you file your car accident injury claim to help offset these expenses, it’s important to consider asking for help. Although you have the option to manage the...

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Understanding the Signs of Asbestos Poisoning

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Understanding the Signs of Asbestos Poisoning

It’s no secret that exposure to asbestos is dangerous. It can cause asbestos poisoning, a health condition with often dangerous complications, including mesothelioma. What Is Asbestos Poisoning? Asbestos poisoning is also called asbestosis and is a chronic lung disease. The d...

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What Damages Can I Seek in a Wrongful Death Claim?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
What Damages Can I Seek in a Wrongful Death Claim?

The sudden loss of a loved one is shocking under any circumstance, but when the death results from the carelessness of someone else, the pain and anger are somehow magnified. In Texas, auto accidents and workplace accidents are the most frequent causes of accidental death, while ...

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Chesapeake Energy Oil Well Explosion Kills 3 Workers

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Work Accidents on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
Chesapeake Energy Oil Well Explosion Kills 3 Workers

Wrongful Death Attorney A late January gas explosion at a Chesapeake Energy oil well in Burleson County claimed the lives of three workers and left a fourth severely injured, according to multiple reports. The four workers, all contractors, were working to replace drilling hardw...

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These Are the Most Dangerous Days to Be on American Roads

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
These Are the Most Dangerous Days to Be on American Roads

Auto accidents in Texas happen once every 58 seconds, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2018, nearly 250,000 people were injured in Texas crashes, with almost 15,000 of those considered serious injuries. Motor vehicle crashes happen far too frequently. Are ...

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Nationwide Trucker Shortage Makes Roads More Dangerous

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Nationwide Trucker Shortage Makes Roads More Dangerous

The trucking industry has struggled with a shortage of truck drivers for most of the 21st century. The American Trucking Association (ATA) first documented the problem in 2005, tracking it ever since. Their most recent report, the 2019 Truck Driver Shortage Analysis, shows the in...

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Your Seat Belt & Filing a Serious Auto Accident Lawsuit

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Your Seat Belt & Filing a Serious Auto Accident Lawsuit

Did you suffer injuries after a serious auto accident? You might be wondering if you can file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver even if you failed to wear your seat belt. Whether by choice or due to forgetfulness, not wearing your seat belt doesn’t disqualify you from seeki...

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The Far-Reaching Consequences of Serious Workplace Injuries for Employees

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Injuries, Work Accidents on Monday, January 27, 2020.
The Far-Reaching Consequences of Serious Workplace Injuries for Employees

Workplace accidents such as slip-and-falls, chemical exposure and heavy equipment failure often result in serious injuries to employees. In Texas, employers are not required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance. As a result, the consequences of serious workplace injuries...

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How Can Trucking Companies Improve the Safety of Semi Trucks?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Trucking Industry on Monday, January 20, 2020.
How Can Trucking Companies Improve the Safety of Semi Trucks?

Semi-truck accidents are often fatal. According to the IIHS and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s reporting system, a total of 4,136 people died in large truck crashes in 2018. The majority, 67%, of those crashes were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles. With ...

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