“Black Box” Data: What Is it and Why Is it Important in Truck Accident Lawsuits?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
“Black Box” Data: What Is it and Why Is it Important in Truck Accident Lawsuits?

Airplanes have “black box” recorders, but did you know that trucks have similar technology? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) requires all commercial trucks and buses to have electronic logging devices (ELDs) onboard. Most commercial trucks also have som...

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Drivers Don’t Just Cause Truck Accidents–Truck Defects Can Be to Blame, Too

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

When many people think of truck accidents, they think of negligent truck drivers who fail to pay attention behind the wheel. But truck accident cases are often much more complex than that. The cause of the accident may actually be defective truck parts that prevented the truck dr...

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Top 4 Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Every spinal cord injury happens differently and changes the injury victim’s life in a unique way. Still, there are commonalities. In the United States, motor vehicle accidents cause the most spinal cord injuries. Falls, violent acts and sports injuries are also to blame. 1. Ca...

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Who Is at Risk for Mesothelioma?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

Like any other cancer, mesothelioma can be scary. People who hear about it in the news or on TV, or who see their friends and coworkers struggle with it, worry if it will happen to them. The truth is that the biggest risk factor for mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. People who w...

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Childbirth in the U.S. Can and Should Be Safer

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

Are you pregnant and hoping day in and day out for a safe delivery? If so, you might want to reconsider having your baby in a U.S. hospital. Other developed countries, such as Canada, Germany, France, England and Japan all have lower rates of maternal deaths than the United State...

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Safety Week Underscores Importance of Truck Brake Maintenance

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

When we hit the road as part of our daily routines, we are all putting significant faith in the idea that we will arrive at our destinations safely. We can be the most experienced and defensive drivers, but one thing can go wrong and tragically impact our lives. Truck accidents s...

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Poor Truck Maintenance Can Kill Innocent Drivers

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Eighteen-wheelers are dangerous enough, let alone when an inexperienced driver gets behind the wheel. But if the driver or trucking-company fails to keep the rig in safe operating condition, the consequences can be even more disastrous. Federal, state, and industry rules and guid...

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Cancer-Causing Asbestos, Banned For Decades, Could Be Returning To American Construction

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

This past summer, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enacted a new rule that once again permits the use of asbestos products in construction. The rule bypasses the need to evaluate the effects of asbestos exposure in the air, ground or water. Asbestos, now banned in over 6...

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Did Your Job Expose You to Asbestos? Are You Now Sick?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

The Centers for Disease Control reports that around 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. This specific form of cancer is directly related to a person's exposure to asbestos fibers. Could you or a loved one be at-risk for asbestos exposure or suff...

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Are There Laws to Regulate Limousine Safety?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Limo Accidents on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

On Saturday, Oct. 6, eighteen people died in a limousine accident. This New York accident drew attention nationwide. Maybe it is the number of fatalities in the single incident that attracts so much attention. Maybe it is the setting of the scene. Regardless, the attention is war...

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