Where Do Car Accidents Happen the Most?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
Where Do Car Accidents Happen the Most?

Around 6 million car accidents happen in the United States each year. During these accidents, approximately 3 million people experience injuries resulting from the crash. To avoid an accident, it’s critical to remain vigilant while you’re driving, especially in places where...

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States File a Lawsuit Over Asbestos Regulations Against the EPA

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma on Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
States File a Lawsuit Over Asbestos Regulations Against the EPA

Medical professionals diagnose approximately 3,000 new cases of asbestos-related mesothelioma each year within the United States. Individuals diagnosed with the disease have an average life expectancy of only 12 to 22 months. To help combat against mesothelioma, 10 states have ...

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Truck Accident: Will My Case Go to Trial?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Fatalities on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
Truck Accident: Will My Case Go to Trial?

Although a courtroom comes to mind when you hear the word “lawsuit,” not all lawsuits require a trial. In fact, in many cases, lawsuits reach a settlement without one. Determining whether or not your case will go to trial often depends on factors unique to truck accidents. ...

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Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable in Personal Injury Lawsuits?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents on Friday, July 5, 2019.
Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable in Personal Injury Lawsuits?

Hundreds of truck accidents occur on Texas roads every year, causing serious injuries and fatalities on a regular basis. As injured people and grieving families become overwhelmed by medical bills, funeral expenses, and other costs, they begin seeking to hold someone accountable ...

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Determining Liability in a Multi-Car Crash

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Uncategorized on Friday, June 28, 2019.
Determining Liability in a Multi-Car Crash

In the immediate aftermath of an auto accident, of course, your first thoughts are about determining the extent of your injuries, seeing if everyone else in your car is ok, and finding out whether anyone was hurt. The second thoughts, for most people, are about figuring out “wh...

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The 5 Deadliest Jobs in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, June 21, 2019.
The 5 Deadliest Jobs in Texas

Despite the best efforts of workers and legislators to improve the safety of all occupations, fatal workplaces accidents continue to occur with regularity in Texas and around the country. Every year, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) compiles data on fatal occupational in...

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Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $300 Million in Punitive Damages in Talc Cancer Lawsuit

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Friday, June 14, 2019.
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay 0 Million in Punitive Damages in Talc Cancer Lawsuit

On May 31, a New York jury hit consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson with an order to pay $300 million in punitive damages to a woman who developed asbestos-related cancer after using the company’s talc products, including its iconic baby powder. The punitive damage aw...

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Military Attempts to Clean Up After Housing Scandal

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Military Mesothelioma on Friday, June 7, 2019.
Military Attempts to Clean Up After Housing Scandal

U.S. military branches have sent high-level commanders to visit nearly 300,000 housing units in the aftermath of a devastating Reuters report that detailed serious health and safety hazards at military housing facilities across the country.Earlier this year, we’ve already sum...

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Recent Data Show Truck Accident Fatalities on the Rise Nationally

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, May 31, 2019.
Recent Data Show Truck Accident Fatalities on the Rise Nationally

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released in January 2019 it’s updated Traffic Safety Facts on large truck crashes. Unfortunately, the data show that across the U.S., and in Texas, the number of people injured or killed in 18-wheeler wrecks is rising...

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Recent Truck Recalls Highlight Potential for Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, May 24, 2019.
Recent Truck Recalls Highlight Potential for Accidents

Recalls are a reality across the automotive world. Your own car may have been the subject of a recall at some point, and you were probably inconvenienced when you had to bring it back to the dealer to fix. Though the recall may have disrupted your plans that day, ultimately you k...

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