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Employers are responsible for maintaining safe working conditions

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Monday, July 18, 2016.

Employers have a legal obligation to keep their workplaces safe. When they do not, they can end up with not only citations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, but could also end up facing personal injury lawsuits from injured employees. If the unsafe workplace...

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Recently hurt? What to do after a scaffolding collapse

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Monday, June 6, 2016.

Construction workers are no stranger to heights. With the use of scaffolding on many sites, workers tend to be very high up in the air. Because working at heights comes with risks, there are certain precautions contractors must take to ensure worker safety. Scaffolding: Know the ...

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Are third-party claims possible in Texas after a work injury?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

As we mentioned in a previous blog post, not all employers in Texas are required to carry workers' compensation insurance coverage. However, for those who are hurt on the job, there are still compensation options. In this post, we are going to focus on third-party liability claim...

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3 things to know about job injuries

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Monday, April 11, 2016.

Getting hurt on the job can be a real nightmare. Not only is there the physical pain -- and corresponding medical expenses -- but for those who miss work due to their injuries there is also an added financial worry. This leaves many wondering just what their rights are and what t...

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Growing Concern for Gathering Pipelines in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Monday, February 22, 2016.

Are there gathering pipeline regulations? What is the risk for explosion with these pipes? What is the risk to area residents and workers? These are just some of the questions many have when hearing that gathering pipelines have increased by 33 percent in the past three years in ...

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Can parents be liable for their child’s car accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Friday, August 8, 2014.

During the summer months when children are on vacation from school, the likelihood that some of them will be spending more time behind the wheel increases. With that increase of driving frequency, the chance of an auto accident may also increase. If a young person was involved ...

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