TX-DOT hopes to put an end to distracted driving

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, April 14, 2014.

Distracted driving is not a new phenomenon. For decades, drivers have been eating, fiddling with the radio, or trying to tame unruly children in the backseat while behind the wheel. Today, however, distracted driving is much more prevalent. Of course, this is because there are...

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After consumers find plastic in nuggets, Tyson issues recall

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Friday, April 11, 2014.

When you buy packaged food at any grocery store in Mesquite, you expect it to be safe for consumption -- especially when it is likely to be consumed by children. Food manufacturers are required to adhere to federal safety standards during the production of their products. Unfortu...

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Texas car crash claims the life of third victim

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, March 24, 2014.

Various musicians gathered for a popular music festival recently in Texas. Expecting fun and entertainment, many people congregated in the closed off streets to watch the performers. An otherwise pleasant evening quickly came to an end after an allegedly drunk driver caused a car...

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Dallas man suffered head injury; awarded settlement

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.

A Dallas man, whose career frequently involved setting up sound equipment, was seriously injured when accumulated snow and ice was dislodged from the roof of a football stadium where he was working at the time. The impact left him with a fractured skull. The head injury led to th...

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Texas school spreads education about texting car accident dangers

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, March 13, 2014.

Texting and driving are obviously a dangerous combination when done together. Many things can happen in the blink of an eye if a driver gets distracted while trying to send a text. Not only can an accident occur, but if any injuries come from that accident, lawsuits can be filed...

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Texas parents may encounter battery explosions in toddler toy

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Burn Injuries on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

Batteries can be extremely dangerous when exposed to heat. Melting plastic in certain products is also dangerous because the fumes that come out of the plastic as it melts can be potentially poisonous. The combination of these two problems can result in serious injuries. Battery ...

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Traumatic Texas car accident leaves 5 teens hospitalized

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Saturday, February 22, 2014.

Being a teenager is the time where many things begin to come together and one begins to learn the responsibilities of being an adult. Things happen that allow life lessons to mold and shape a young person into their adulthood. A lesson about the responsibilities of operating a ve...

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Teenager dead, another injured after Texas car crash

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, February 17, 2014.

Icy road conditions are relatively uncommon here in Texas, so driving during winter weather can be especially treacherous. Even those who exercise extreme care can still find themselves in an accident. Sadly, icy roads appear to be a factor in a horrific car crash that killed a ...

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Death of Texas teenager may lead to a wrongful death claim

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, February 11, 2014.

Losing a loved one in an automobile accident is a traumatic experience. The loss can become exponentially more difficult to deal with when the death was caused by the negligent conduct of another driver. A Texas mother has recently been put in this unbearable predicament after he...

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Texas students should be aware of possible emotional trauma

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Burn Injuries on Thursday, February 6, 2014.

Cell phones are widely popular and used daily by a large percentage of the nation. Everyone from middle school students to elderly adults in Texas are getting cell phones to keep in contact with loved ones and friends. But what happens when a cell phone causes severe pain and emo...

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