Category: Car Accidents

Woman killed in fatal car accident in Dallas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

All drivers in Texas have a legal duty to do everything possible to operate their vehicles safely on the road. This means, among other responsibilities, maintaining attention to the traffic conditions ahead, and reacting accordingly. Unfortunately, serious rear-end accidents are ...

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Texas teen paralyzed in ‘affluenza’ crash settles for $2 million

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 15, 2014.

One night last June, a North Texas teenager's life was destroyed after he got in the back of a pickup truck driven by another teen who had been drinking. In a matter of seconds, the passenger's life changed dramatically. He was thrown from the bed of the truck and landed on hi...

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Hurst, Texas, homeowner is victim of 9th car crash

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 8, 2014.

For most people, being the victim of a car crash even one time in life can be extremely traumatic. One time is enough to make a person hope that it never happens again. But for one Dallas area man, being a car accident victim seems to be a somewhat regular occurrence, ...

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Drunk driver hits 4 people outside Plano bar, leaves scene

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, April 28, 2014.

One of the most dangerous things a driver can do is get behind the wheel of a car after drinking too much. We all know that intoxication can slow a person's reaction time, cause blurred vision and lead to poor decision-making. All of these things can lead to a serious car acciden...

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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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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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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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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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Truck accident in Texas leaves 1 man dead; 1 woman in a hospital

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, January 28, 2014.

A large SUV and a pickup truck were involved in a head-on collision that sadly took the life of one of the drivers. Although police have not determined who was at fault for the truck accident, the accident did apparently occur at high speeds. Texas police assume that alcohol and...

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