Tag: personal injury

Why Not All Personal Injury Cases Go All the Way to Trial

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, October 11, 2019.
Why Not All Personal Injury Cases Go All the Way to Trial

If you were injured by the negligence of someone else, such as another driver, an employer, or a business, you may have the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. While it’s true that this means you’ll need a lawyer, it does not always mean that yo...

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Recent Refinery Explosion Injures 37; Latest in a Series of Petrochemical Accidents This Year

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Work Accidents on Sunday, September 1, 2019.
Recent Refinery Explosion Injures 37; Latest in a Series of Petrochemical Accidents This Year

An explosion at a Texas oil refinery July 31 left 37 people injured and people in the state wondering why so many petrochemical fires and explosions have happened so frequently this year. The July 31 explosion at the Exxon Mobil refinery in Bayport, about 25 miles east o...

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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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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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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, May 3, 2019.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Summer is almost here, and along with the vacations, cookouts and other fun activities comes an increase in driving. While that means more cars and SUVs hauling families to their next destination, it also means more motorcyclists will hit the road, eager to enjoy the nice weather...

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Common Mistakes Made After Texas Truck Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, April 12, 2019.
Common Mistakes Made After Texas Truck Accidents

Many people assume that if they were ever injured in a truck wreck or any other accident, they would automatically get compensation and get it quickly. After all, that’s what insurance companies are for, right? Unfortunately, the reality is often much different. Insurance compa...

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Social Media Blunders Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, April 5, 2019.
Social Media Blunders Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

Sharing our lives on social media is second nature by now. Our all-powerful smartphones let us take photos and videos of everything we’re doing, then in a matter of seconds post it on our choice of platforms—Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram—for all the world to see. I...

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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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Key Evidence in Truck Accident Injury Cases

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accident Injuries on Friday, January 25, 2019.
Key Evidence in Truck Accident Injury Cases

When injuries result from a commercial truck wreck, the subsequent legal claims tend to be handled in ways that are significantly different from claims involving regular passenger vehicles. Truck accident cases often have many parties involved, some of whom have very sophisticate...

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Settle or Trial: Pros and Cons in Personal Injury Cases

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Settle or Trial: Pros and Cons in Personal Injury Cases

When you or someone you love has been seriously injured through the negligence of someone else, such as in a truck accident, car crash or by a defective product, the prospect of a legal battle can seem somewhat demoralizing. After all, legal issues take time to resolve, and your ...

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