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Your Seat Belt & Filing a Serious Auto Accident Lawsuit

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Your Seat Belt & Filing a Serious Auto Accident Lawsuit

Did you suffer injuries after a serious auto accident? You might be wondering if you can file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver even if you failed to wear your seat belt. Whether by choice or due to forgetfulness, not wearing your seat belt doesn’t disqualify you from seeki...

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I Just Found Out My Employer Is a Workers’ Comp Non-Subscriber. What Does that Mean?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Saturday, August 17, 2019.
I Just Found Out My Employer Is a Workers’ Comp Non-Subscriber. What Does that Mean?

Unlike most states, Texas does not require all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. In fact, by some estimates, up to one-third of Texas employers are “non-subscribers,” the term applied to companies that choose not to participate in the workers’ compensa...

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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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I Was Hurt in a Truck Accident and I’m Afraid I Can’t Afford a Lawyer

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Uncategorized on Friday, March 15, 2019.
I Was Hurt in a Truck Accident and I’m Afraid I Can’t Afford a Lawyer

Facing mounting medical bills, expensive physical therapy, the inability to work, and other costly consequences, people injured in truck accidents find themselves saddled with hefty bills without an adequate way to pay them. Yes, the truck driver’s insurance company should cove...

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Truck Crashes Are Sometimes the Result of Bad Roads-Even in Texas!

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Uncategorized on Friday, January 26, 2018.

Texas sometimes has a reputation for having good roads. After all, we don't get much snow or ice. Everyone knows that we love to drive and often take long trips—it's a very big state. Unfortunately, Texas is not immune from bad road conditions that can cause significant truck c...

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Deliveries of the Future: Self-Driving Technology and the Trucking Industry

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Uncategorized on Monday, January 8, 2018.

The future is here. You've probably heard a lot about self-driving cars, so you won't be too surprised to learn that self-driving trucks have become a reality. Arguing that they are a cheaper and safer alternative to trucks driven by humans, some trucking companies are pushing to...

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Truck Wrecks Across Texas: Here’s What You Should Know

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Trucking Industry, Uncategorized on Monday, June 26, 2017.

It can be hard to get a clear picture of the state of truck accidents in Texas without looking at the data. Fortunately, there are several places to look. The Texas Department of Transportation collects and reports on motor vehicle accident facts annually. The National Highway Tr...

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Cell Phone Use & Commercial Truck Drivers: What You Need to Know

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Friday, June 9, 2017.

The problem of commercial truck drivers using cell phones while driving is getting worse. High-speed highway travel and inattention are often a deadly combination. Regulators at both state and federal levels note the increasing number of accidents and near misses that happen when...

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Notable Truck Accidents of 2016

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Saturday, January 7, 2017.

2016 was a notoriously bad year that was so notably full of bad news that it was mocked in internet memes. The year was marked by celebrity deaths ranging from David Bowie to Prince. It brought terrorist acts, natural disasters and high levels of political tension across the gl...

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Fall hazards present real risk to those 65 and older

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Thursday, September 1, 2016.

Anyone can end up severely injured from a slip and fall accident. From kids breaking bones on playgrounds to middle-aged men slipping in the grocery store, no one is immune to the possibility of hurting themselves by taking a tumble. In this post, though, we wish to focus on one ...

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