Eclipse glasses subject to product recall prior to event

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Friday, August 25, 2017.

Certain events garner attention for Texans, people across the U.S. and all over the world. When these occurrences happen, there is often a need to purchase special equipment to take part and enjoy it. Those who do so are expecting that these products are manufactured properly, ad...

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Plan to check for sleep apnea before truck accidents is canceled

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

The Texas roadways have trucks going back and forth on them all day, every day. These vehicles provide a key service by providing jobs and bringing products from one place to the other. Despite that, these vehicles also carry with them a certain amount of risk. Their size and spe...

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Rear-end fatal car crash kills police officer, injures 2 others

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, August 11, 2017.

Texas law enforcement officers are aware of the dangers they face when they are on the job. There are risks inherent with the work they do and they understand and accept that. However, there are times when they can be confronted with the same basic problems that all people face s...

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Are charter buses safe?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Blog on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.

If you play sports or enjoy traveling, at one time, you probably rode on a charter bus, also called a tour bus or motorcoach. They are big. They feel safe. But are they really? Some are. Unfortunately, some are not, and here is a look at why. Driver training The drivers of cha...

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Percentage of older Americans dying in workplace accidents grows

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, August 4, 2017.

For many Texans, the decision to continue working even as they approach ages at which it is reasonable to retire or cut back on hours can be made for many reasons, personal and financial. However, workplace accidents can happen to anyone and research indicates that a growing numb...

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How to share the road with semi-trucks

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Thursday, August 3, 2017.

On May 9, a semi-truck collided with an SUV in Sweetwater, resulting in multiple injuries. According to a preliminary synopsis from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the driver of the tractor-trailer was switching lanes and did not notice the SUV in the other lane. This Swee...

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How bicycles can be defective

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Blog on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.

You may have spent a lot of money on a bicycle only to have the nagging feeling something is wrong. Or perhaps you had no warning at all until the day the bicycle failed, causing you to be seriously injured. There are many reasons bicycles can be defective, and it may be that any...

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Acknowledging the dangers of trucks on roads

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, July 28, 2017.

We see them every day on Texas roads and highways. A school bus passing by, a dump truck loaded with stones, a garbage truck, an 18-wheeler trailer. Yet, how often do we stop to think about just how much larger and heavier these motor vehicles are than the little passenger cars t...

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How common are brain injuries?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries on Friday, July 21, 2017.

It is common knowledge among scientists and the medical community that the brain is among the most complex and important organs in the human body. Unfortunately, due to its location on the body, situated inside the head, it is not uncommon during accidents for the brain to suffer...

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What Texas oil field workers need to know

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Blog on Friday, July 21, 2017.

Oil fields may offer excellent opportunities for many workers. However, like any industry with a great deal of outdoor work and a lot of machinery, oil field work can present numerous hazards. Knowing about the most common types of accidents and what to do should you suffer one c...

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