Woman sues car dealership for wrongful death due to faulty airbag

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Monday, September 26, 2016.

Buying a used car is a risk people take because previously owned cars are often more affordable than new cars. However, along with their higher prices, new cars carry more assurance that the vehicle is in top condition and safe to operate. If a customer has concerns about the saf...

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Car accidents at intersections can be deadly

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, September 19, 2016.

Intersections in Texas and across the country are the most likely places for serious accidents to occur. Even if the light is green, a driver would do well to enter an intersection cautiously since car accidents are often caused by people running red lights. If a person is trying...

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Texas plane crash takes the life of pilot and passenger

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Aviation Accidents on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Labor Day weekend is typically spent having the last celebration before summer ends. Many people in Texas gather for picnics or fireworks, and others spend the time enjoying their favorite recreation, such as boating or biking. For one man, flying was his hobby, and his Labor Day...

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Texas may see more car accidents without texting ban

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

The Texas Senate is prepared for its third round in the battle to ban texting while driving. The legislation failed in 2013 and 2015 because some senators feared adding more laws to the books when existing laws already allow police to pull someone over for driving dangerously. Ho...

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Fall hazards present real risk to those 65 and older

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Thursday, September 1, 2016.

Anyone can end up severely injured from a slip and fall accident. From kids breaking bones on playgrounds to middle-aged men slipping in the grocery store, no one is immune to the possibility of hurting themselves by taking a tumble. In this post, though, we wish to focus on one ...

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A brain injury in childhood may mean difficulty in adulthood

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries on Monday, August 29, 2016.

With the heightened awareness of concussions in professional sports, Texas parents may be rightly concerned about head trauma as their children return to school athletics. However, participating in a sport is not the only way a child may receive a brain injury. In fact, a new int...

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Death due to defective product often mislabeled in FDA report

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Monday, August 22, 2016.

Manufacturers of medical devices are required to send reports to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration if patients' deaths are related to the use of the devices. The FDA leaves it up to the manufacturer to decide if a death was connected to the product. However, recent investigat...

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Fatal accident at Texas-owned water park raises safety questions

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Monday, August 15, 2016.

On hot summer days, nothing is more refreshing than an afternoon at a water park. However, a recent fatal accident involving a 10-year-old boy at a water park owned by a Texas-based company has raised questions about the safety of the company's four parks in Texas. The National S...

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Defective product in airbags is causing injury and death

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

For over a year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been investigating reports of injuries and fatalities caused by exploding airbags. The explosions are caused by a malfunction in the inflation system of the airbags. Recently the NHTSA has expanded its inquir...

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Texas aviation accident renews call for balloon tour regulations

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Aviation Accidents on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

Gliding through the sky in a hot air balloon is like a fantasy for some. People will gladly pay high fees for a few moments of rising above the earth and floating peacefully over civilization. However, an aviation accident involving a hot air balloon seems to be a more frequent o...

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