Category: Car Accidents

Which Age Group Has the Most Fatal Auto Accidents?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Truck Accidents on Monday, September 9, 2019.
Which Age Group Has the Most Fatal Auto Accidents?

A fatal auto accident occurs somewhere in America every 12 minutes. Conventional wisdom would tell you that the most dangerous drivers on the road are the youngest drivers and the oldest drivers, and they must be the cause of most of these crashes. But it turns out that reality...

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Understanding Your Rights After an Accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, August 9, 2019.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Understanding Your Rights After an Accident

Severe car accidents are traumatizing situations for all involved. While car accidents may result in physical injuries such as whiplash, fractures, lacerations and burns, they can also result in emotional and psychological injuries, invisible to the eye. One of the most common ...

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Where Do Car Accidents Happen the Most?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
Where Do Car Accidents Happen the Most?

Around 6 million car accidents happen in the United States each year. During these accidents, approximately 3 million people experience injuries resulting from the crash. To avoid an accident, it’s critical to remain vigilant while you’re driving, especially in places where...

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Traffic Fatalities in Texas Dropped in 2018

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Traffic Fatalities in Texas Dropped in 2018

The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT), which keeps a close eye on traffic statistics, has released its numbers for 2018. The figures, released in February 2019, show a 4 percent drop in traffic fatalities on Texas roadways, from 3,720 in 2017 to 3,567 in 2018. While that may not ...

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Texas Car Accident Deaths Drop, But State Still Has Most Deadly Roads

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Recent government data shows that while deaths on Texas roads dipped in 2017, the state is now home to the nation’s deadliest roadways. Figures released in October by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show 3,722 people lost their lives on streets and highways i...

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What Evidence Makes a Successful Personal Injury Claim?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Injuries, Personal Injury on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Personal injury cases require evidence. The more evidence there is to support your claim, the more likely you will obtain the compensation you deserve. Evidence cuts down on the “he-said-she-said” arguments and helps judges and juries understand the events that resulted in yo...

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The Deadliest Roads in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death on Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Texas is the second biggest state in the US and has more highway miles than any other state. It is not the most dangerous—that dubious prize goes to California and Florida. Yet, a study last year reported in the Texas Monthly showed that 10 percent of fatal car accidents in the...

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Never take cash after a car accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Blog, Car Accidents on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Texas drivers need to be careful on the road, especially during the winter. Earlier this year, the Austin Police Department reported there were 85 crashes in a single 13-hour period. Most car accidents will result in only property damage. You may end up in a situation where t...

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Car accident in which car ran into home injures pregnant woman

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, January 5, 2018.

A car accident can happen at anywhere at any time. People who head out on the road as drivers, bicyclists, motorcyclists or pedestrians might not think about the prospect of being in a crash with injuries and fatalities, but the possibility is always there. The one place where Da...

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Alleged drunk driver rear-ends vehicle killing pregnant woman

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

When there is a car accident in Texas, there is always the chance that it will result in severe injuries and even death. Some of these accidents happen due to situational factors that cannot be controlled such as the weather or an unforeseen circumstance. Others, however, occur b...

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