Category: Personal Injury

What Is Pain and Suffering and How Is It Calculated?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Monday, September 7, 2020.
What Is Pain and Suffering and How Is It Calculated?

After a truck accident or car wreck, you might face expensive medical bills, lost wages, car repair bills and other monetary damages. These are usually fairly easy to understand and calculate. But other injuries, most notably pain and suffering, are not so easy to quantify. ...

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What Is the Eggshell Skull Rule and How Does It Protect Vulnerable People?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries, Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Some of us have physical conditions that make us more susceptible to serious injury. For example, someone with brittle bone syndrome might suffer broken bones and serious pain due to an accident, while others might walk away unscathed. The person at fault for a motor vehicle acc...

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Should You Apologize After a Car Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

The aftermath of a car accident is emotional. People are upset, frustrated, shocked and someone may be physically injured, too. In this situation, it’s almost a reflex to apologize, even if you’re not entirely sure that you’re the one to blame. In an auto accident, you must...

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Late-Appearing Car Accident Injuries: Are You Entitled to Compensation?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Car accidents have the potential to cause serious physical and psychological injuries. While some injuries such as broken bones and burns may be immediate, other injuries don’t show symptoms until days or weeks later. Yet, you’re entitled to compensation for all injuries, reg...

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Why Thorough Investigations Win Truck Accident Injury Cases

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Why Thorough Investigations Win Truck Accident Injury Cases

As hard as it may be to believe, the chaotic aftermath of a truck wreck is also the starting point of accident investigation. What happens in the minutes, hours, days and weeks to follow is crucial for an injured person, because the results of an accident investigation will have ...

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These Are the Most Dangerous Days to Be on American Roads

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
These Are the Most Dangerous Days to Be on American Roads

Auto accidents in Texas happen once every 58 seconds, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2018, nearly 250,000 people were injured in Texas crashes, with almost 15,000 of those considered serious injuries. Motor vehicle crashes happen far too frequently. Are ...

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Pre-Thanksgiving Blast at Texas Chemical Plant Raises Serious Questions

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma, Personal Injury, Work Accidents on Friday, December 13, 2019.
Pre-Thanksgiving Blast at Texas Chemical Plant Raises Serious Questions

Two blasts rocked an east Texas chemical plant the day before Thanksgiving, leaving three workers injured and 50,000 people under evacuation orders. The two explosions happened 13 hours apart at the Texas Petroleum Chemical (TPC) plant in Port Naches, just outside of Beaumont. ...

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6 Tips For Reducing Distracted Driving

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

With more than 6 million auto accidents happening every year on America’s roadways, it’s never a bad idea to step back and think about your own driving habits. How can you drive a little safer today? Do you have any bad habits that you should work on? Distracted driving is o...

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Why Not All Personal Injury Cases Go All the Way to Trial

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, October 11, 2019.
Why Not All Personal Injury Cases Go All the Way to Trial

If you were injured by the negligence of someone else, such as another driver, an employer, or a business, you may have the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. While it’s true that this means you’ll need a lawyer, it does not always mean that yo...

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Determining Liability in a Multi-Car Crash

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Uncategorized on Friday, June 28, 2019.
Determining Liability in a Multi-Car Crash

In the immediate aftermath of an auto accident, of course, your first thoughts are about determining the extent of your injuries, seeing if everyone else in your car is ok, and finding out whether anyone was hurt. The second thoughts, for most people, are about figuring out “wh...

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