Category: Truck Accidents

Nationwide Trucker Shortage Makes Roads More Dangerous

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Nationwide Trucker Shortage Makes Roads More Dangerous

The trucking industry has struggled with a shortage of truck drivers for most of the 21st century. The American Trucking Association (ATA) first documented the problem in 2005, tracking it ever since. Their most recent report, the 2019 Truck Driver Shortage Analysis, shows the in...

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Facts About Truck Accidents Caused By Unsecured Loads

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, January 3, 2020.
Facts About Truck Accidents Caused By Unsecured Loads

Imagine yourself driving down a Texas freeway. You’re out in the open, away from most of the traffic. There’s an 18-wheeler up ahead, so you move over to pass it. A routine maneuver. But, suddenly, as you’re about to pass, you see the truck’s cargo come loose, slipping of...

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Crash Fatalities Involving Large Trucks On the Rise

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Crash Fatalities Involving Large Trucks On the Rise

Newly released data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) show an increase in fatal accidents involving large trucks across the U.S. Released in October 2019, the NHTSA’s 2018 Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes analysis shows that while overall roadwa...

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What’s Involved in a Truck Accident Investigation?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, October 21, 2019.
What’s Involved in a Truck Accident Investigation?

As one of Texas’ leading law firms representing people injured in truck accidents, we have seen time and again the difference a prompt, thorough investigation makes to the success of an injured person’s legal claim. In the chaotic aftermath of a truck wreck, it is all too eas...

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Should I Provide My Medical Records to an Insurance Company After a Truck Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Should I Provide My Medical Records to an Insurance Company After a Truck Accident?

After suffering injuries in truck wrecks, it’s common to find oneself in contact with the truck driver’s or owner’s insurance company not long after the accident. Coping with injuries and pain, it’s rare to have the time or endurance to deal with an insurance agent’s pr...

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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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Why Stopping Distance Plays a Big Role in Big Rig Rear-End Collisions

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Sunday, August 25, 2019.
Why Stopping Distance Plays a Big Role in Big Rig Rear-End Collisions

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), approximately 20 percent of all truck accidents involve rear-end collisions. The DOT estimates that about 23,000 people are injured, and 700 people are killed each year due to rear-end truck crashes. Specific...

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Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable in Personal Injury Lawsuits?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents on Friday, July 5, 2019.
Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable in Personal Injury Lawsuits?

Hundreds of truck accidents occur on Texas roads every year, causing serious injuries and fatalities on a regular basis. As injured people and grieving families become overwhelmed by medical bills, funeral expenses, and other costs, they begin seeking to hold someone accountable ...

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Recent Data Show Truck Accident Fatalities on the Rise Nationally

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, May 31, 2019.
Recent Data Show Truck Accident Fatalities on the Rise Nationally

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released in January 2019 it’s updated Traffic Safety Facts on large truck crashes. Unfortunately, the data show that across the U.S., and in Texas, the number of people injured or killed in 18-wheeler wrecks is rising...

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Recent Truck Recalls Highlight Potential for Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, May 24, 2019.
Recent Truck Recalls Highlight Potential for Accidents

Recalls are a reality across the automotive world. Your own car may have been the subject of a recall at some point, and you were probably inconvenienced when you had to bring it back to the dealer to fix. Though the recall may have disrupted your plans that day, ultimately you k...

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