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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Jackknife Accidents Can Be Fatal forTruck Drivers and Nearby Vehicles

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Fatalities on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.

In late September, authorities found the body of Jeffrey Cade Harkins in the truck of his overturned cab after a concerned motorist noticed tracks going off the road over the embankment. Harkins was only 46 years old and hailed from Dawson, Texas. Although authorities are still...

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Railroad employee dies after being hit by train in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, September 28, 2017.

Railroad employees might not think about the dangers they face on the job, but those dangers are a constantly looming. Even the most conscientious workers in the safest workplace can fall victim to an accident. Given the vehicles that are on the site and the size of the equipment...

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Lack of workers compensation coverage can be beneficial

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Blog on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

Texas employees do not always enjoy the benefits of workers' compensation insurance. That may seem like a bad thing, but not always. When workers' compensation does not apply, a full-fledged personal injury claim may be a possibility. This can be important when the injury or work...

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Want to Avoid a Truck Crash? Don’t Drive on Thursdays (and Other Tips).

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

To get into an accident with a semi-truck or tractor-trailer is to face potentially life-altering or life-ending consequences. And while truck drivers receive exhaustive safety training, it is always best if you take your safety into your own hands. Read on below for safety tips ...

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Study places Texas at top of texting and driving near schools

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Parents expect the areas near their child's school to be safe. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A recent study has shown that children are at high risk of encountering a distracted driver. This information can be important, if there is a car accident and evidence is ne...

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Construction worker dies in fatal workplace accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, September 15, 2017.

Construction and the building trades are major sources of employment in Texas. Workers who are employed in these jobs take great pride in their work and understand the dangers they face when doing it. There is heavy equipment, a great deal of movement, the need for coordination a...

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