Tag: fatal accident

What Factors Affect My Auto Insurance Rates?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Injuries, Personal Injury on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Texas drivers are required to carry auto insurance. Additionally, every driver must have proof of coverage to show upon request by a law enforcement officer. The minimum amount of required coverage is often listed as 30/60/25 to protect you in the event of a car accident. Th...

Continue Reading : What Factors Affect My Auto Insurance Rates?

How To Avoid Becoming a Traffic Statistic This Holiday Season

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

The holiday season has arrived, and if Thanksgiving showed us anything it’s that we can expect millions of Americans to continue traveling this year, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The nation’s roads could again see numerous accidents and fatalities during t...

Continue Reading : How To Avoid Becoming a Traffic Statistic This Holiday Season

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 ...

Continue Reading : What Damages Can I Seek in a Wrongful Death Claim?

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 ...

Continue Reading : Traffic Fatalities in Texas Dropped in 2018

Childbirth in the U.S. Can and Should Be Safer

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

Are you pregnant and hoping day in and day out for a safe delivery? If so, you might want to reconsider having your baby in a U.S. hospital. Other developed countries, such as Canada, Germany, France, England and Japan all have lower rates of maternal deaths than the United State...

Continue Reading : Childbirth in the U.S. Can and Should Be Safer

Texas wrongful death: 2 dead, many hurt in Dallas area bus crash

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, April 26, 2013.

Texas police are now working on piecing together exactly what happened in a recent fatal charter bus accident in Dallas County. The bus was transporting a bus full of passengers to an out-of-state casino when the collision occurred on the President George Bush Turnpike. Two peopl...

Continue Reading : Texas wrongful death: 2 dead, many hurt in Dallas area bus crash

Wrongful death suit possible following fatal accident in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, January 18, 2013.

When a loved one dies in a sudden and unexpected event, the lives of the surviving family members are forever altered. The initial shock and grief are tremendous, and can take many months to overcome. However, there are a number of other ramifications that also affect loved ones,...

Continue Reading : Wrongful death suit possible following fatal accident in Texas

Family of girl killed at bus stop could file wrongful death suit

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Wednesday, October 3, 2012.

Any accident in which there is a loss of life is a tragic event, especially for the friends and family of the deceased. However, some accidents are especially hard to come to terms with. When a child is lost in a tragic accident, the shock waves are often felt throughout a commun...

Continue Reading : Family of girl killed at bus stop could file wrongful death suit

Fatal car accident might prompt Texas lawsuit

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, August 3, 2012.

A 17-year police veteran was killed recently in an automobile accident during the early morning hours. According to Texas police, the accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. when the officer was responding to a call. Police have alleged that an SUV slammed into the passenger side of ...

Continue Reading : Fatal car accident might prompt Texas lawsuit