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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Do Commercial Drivers Face Stricter Substance Use Restrictions?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

In the eyes of the law, we are all the same. Well, this is a very American ideology, but it isn't technically the truth in all cases. For example, not all drivers have to go through drug and alcohol testing to get behind the wheel. Commercial drivers do have to go through testing...

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Could Trucking Hour Regulations Cause Road Dangers?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

We have talked about trucking regulations on our website before, particularly how they are important to the safety of all roadway users. Safety efforts are supposed to increase safety. Some members of the trucking industry, however, warn that trucking hour limits are creating dri...

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Truck Driver Fatigue Myths That Endanger Roadways

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Trucking Industry on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

We all get tired. It is the nature of life in 2018. Many of us have families, jobs, volunteering, sporting events, chores and other daily routines that consistently drain our energy. No matter how busy you might get, however, you should not get behind the wheel of a care while fa...

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Are Truckers Held to the Same Distracted Driving Standards?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Trucking Industry on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

Twenty years ago, the phrase "distracted driving" wasn't common. Instead, safety efforts to combat drunk driving and increase the use of safety belts were the main safe driving concerns. Today, we all have our cell phones and busy schedules, including commercial truck drivers. Tr...

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When a Summer Dip Ends in Tragedy

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Summer in Texas gets hot—dangerously so. Many days, particularly because kids are on summer break, are best spent in the water. While the thrills of splashing around in the summer months create some of the best memories, increased time in the water makes water safety a crucial ...

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Mesothelioma: Not Just a Big Word on Law Commercials

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

If you are reading this, you might be going through one of the most stressful and confusing times in your life. Few people read about mesothelioma for simple fun. Those who want to know more are those whose lives are impacted by the illness and whose financial security is threate...

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