Category: Personal Injury

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, May 3, 2019.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Summer is almost here, and along with the vacations, cookouts and other fun activities comes an increase in driving. While that means more cars and SUVs hauling families to their next destination, it also means more motorcyclists will hit the road, eager to enjoy the nice weather...

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Social Media Blunders Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, April 5, 2019.
Social Media Blunders Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

Sharing our lives on social media is second nature by now. Our all-powerful smartphones let us take photos and videos of everything we’re doing, then in a matter of seconds post it on our choice of platforms—Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram—for all the world to see. I...

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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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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas

When death results from the negligent acts of someone else, everything changes for the family of the deceased. The unexpected event results in emotional trauma, grief, and, in many cases, serious worries about how the family will survive financially. If you have lost a loved one ...

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Settle or Trial: Pros and Cons in Personal Injury Cases

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Settle or Trial: Pros and Cons in Personal Injury Cases

When you or someone you love has been seriously injured through the negligence of someone else, such as in a truck accident, car crash or by a defective product, the prospect of a legal battle can seem somewhat demoralizing. After all, legal issues take time to resolve, and your ...

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Top 4 Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Every spinal cord injury happens differently and changes the injury victim’s life in a unique way. Still, there are commonalities. In the United States, motor vehicle accidents cause the most spinal cord injuries. Falls, violent acts and sports injuries are also to blame. 1. Ca...

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When Motorcyclists Shouldn’t Be Blamed for Their Crash Injuries

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.

Along with Florida, California, Pennsylvania and Ohio, Texas reports some of the most motorcycle accidents in the country. In fact, in 2016, 496 motorcyclists and their passengers in Texas were killed in collisions, while another 2008 bikers and their passengers suffered debilita...

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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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Are You Entitled to Compensation for an Accident if You Have Been Previously Injured?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Many people who’ve been injured by a defective product, in a car crash or a work accident believe that they have no right to compensation if they had an injury prior to the accident. This is not necessarily true. Your preexisting injury does not automatically prevent you from r...

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