Category: Wrongful Death

What Damages Can I Seek in a Wrongful Death Claim?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
What Damages Can I Seek in a Wrongful Death Claim?

The sudden loss of a loved one is shocking under any circumstance, but when the death results from the carelessness of someone else, the pain and anger are somehow magnified. In Texas, auto accidents and workplace accidents are the most frequent causes of accidental death, while ...

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Top 4 Facts About Wrongful Death in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, December 27, 2019.
Top 4 Facts About Wrongful Death in Texas

There are simply no words and no actions that can ever truly console a family who lost a loved one in an unexpected way. That is even truer when the death was caused by someone else's negligent or reckless act. But the Texas legal system does give surviving family members a way t...

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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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The 5 Deadliest Jobs in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, June 21, 2019.
The 5 Deadliest Jobs in Texas

Despite the best efforts of workers and legislators to improve the safety of all occupations, fatal workplaces accidents continue to occur with regularity in Texas and around the country. Every year, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) compiles data on fatal occupational in...

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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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When a Summer Dip Ends in Tragedy

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Summer in Texas gets hot—dangerously so. Many days, particularly because kids are on summer break, are best spent in the water. While the thrills of splashing around in the summer months create some of the best memories, increased time in the water makes water safety a crucial ...

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Why Personal Injury Lawsuits Are Important for Brain and Spine Injury Victims

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Wrongful Death on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Brain and spinal cord injuries are some of the most devastating consequences of accidents. Each year, more than 1.4 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries or TBI. Sadly, about 50,000 of those are fatal, and another 230,000 lead to lengthy hospital stays. Today, more than...

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5 Surprising Sources of Asbestos

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability, Wrongful Death on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Many people have heard of mesothelioma, a form of cancer that results from exposure to asbestos. It develops after a person breathes asbestos fibers into the lungs. The illness is almost always fatal, although survival rates have increased in recent years. What Is Asbestos? Where...

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The Deadliest Roads in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death on Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Texas is the second biggest state in the US and has more highway miles than any other state. It is not the most dangerous—that dubious prize goes to California and Florida. Yet, a study last year reported in the Texas Monthly showed that 10 percent of fatal car accidents in the...

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Fatal car crash kills construction worker, injures 2 others

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, January 25, 2018.
Fatal car crash kills construction worker, injures 2 others

There is always a lot of work being done on the roads of Texas and workers will inevitably find themselves in danger of being hit by a passing vehicle. Although most vehicles will be vigilant and pay close attention to workers, accidents do happen. Drivers are required by law to ...

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