USDOT Taking Steps to Improve Commercial Vehicle Safety

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Fatalities, Trucking Industry on Friday, November 10, 2017.

In September 2017, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced awards of over $70 million in safety-focused grants. States and educational institutions received training, education, and technology grants and funding to imp...

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Product recall of fire extinguisher affects 38 million units

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Thursday, November 9, 2017.

Texans are vigilant about safety and take precautions. Part of that revolves around household items, such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Most people do not think for one second that these products themselves might be faulty and fail when they are needed. Unfortunately...

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Common causes of premises liability cases

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Blog on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

Premises liability entails holding property owners legally accountable for accidents and injuries that happen on their premises due to their negligence. While many of these instances are slips and falls, premises liability covers a wide array of incidents. Knowing what they are c...

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Rear-end car crash kills woman, other driver flees

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, November 3, 2017.

Texas drivers might take all the necessary precautions to make certain they are safe and still be involved in a car crash. What can make these car accidents worse is if one of the people involved decides to flee the scene before checking to see if the other driver and passengers ...

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Woman dies in car crash with alleged drunk driver

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, October 26, 2017.

It is an unfortunate reality that Texans who obey road rules and operating their vehicles safely can be injured or lose their lives in a car crash. All it takes is another driver choosing to get behind the wheel while under the influence, to drive while distracted, drive reckless...

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Increase fatal accident statistics on the road show

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, October 20, 2017.

Car accidents are a concern for everyone on the road in Texas and throughout the U.S. Statistics are useful in knowing what and who to watch for when driving, riding a bicycle, jogging, or as a pedestrian. The number of crashes is relevant, but the perceived causes of these accid...

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Suspended Trucking Regulations: What This Means for Your Safety on the Road

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

If there is an emergency that requires transportation of vital goods and services to a disaster area in the United States, the President, a state governor or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) can declare an suspension of certain trucking regulations. Such a ...

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“Infotainment” increases chances of being a distracted driver

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Texans are aware of distracted drivers and the damage they can cause. Recently, new laws and enforcement have been part of the process of trying to reduce texting and driving and taking part in other distracting behaviors, mostly with smartphones. However, a new issue has been di...

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Legal assistance after traumatic brain injury is essential

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

When a Texan suffers a head injury, there is always a chance there will be brain damage. Unlike broken bones, cuts and other obvious injuries, the brain is so fragile and integral to normal daily functioning that any brain damage at all can change a person's life forever. They mi...

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