Tag: personal injury

What Is the Time Limit for Filing a Truck Accident Injury Claim?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
What Is the Time Limit for Filing a Truck Accident Injury Claim?

Truck accidents happen in seconds and change the lives of the injured forever. Getting proper medical care is the most important thing to do in the aftermath of a crash. Once the medical situation is stabilized, you and your family should consider talking to an experienced truck ...

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Texas Car Accident Deaths Drop, But State Still Has Most Deadly Roads

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Recent government data shows that while deaths on Texas roads dipped in 2017, the state is now home to the nation’s deadliest roadways. Figures released in October by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show 3,722 people lost their lives on streets and highways i...

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Did Your Job Expose You to Asbestos? Are You Now Sick?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

The Centers for Disease Control reports that around 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. This specific form of cancer is directly related to a person's exposure to asbestos fibers. Could you or a loved one be at-risk for asbestos exposure or suff...

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Are There Laws to Regulate Limousine Safety?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Limo Accidents on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

On Saturday, Oct. 6, eighteen people died in a limousine accident. This New York accident drew attention nationwide. Maybe it is the number of fatalities in the single incident that attracts so much attention. Maybe it is the setting of the scene. Regardless, the attention is war...

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When Motorcyclists Shouldn’t Be Blamed for Their Crash Injuries

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.

Along with Florida, California, Pennsylvania and Ohio, Texas reports some of the most motorcycle accidents in the country. In fact, in 2016, 496 motorcyclists and their passengers in Texas were killed in collisions, while another 2008 bikers and their passengers suffered debilita...

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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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What the court considers in a wrongful death claim

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Someone close to you, perhaps your parent or child, died as a result of someone's negligence. Among other steps, you may be wondering about the viability of filing a wrongful death claim. The first thing to know is that time is an issue. For example, the statute of limitations to...

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Tips to build a strong personal injury claim after a car accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Auto accidents are always unfortunate and inconvenient, but they can be even more devastating if you are injured. If you are hurt during a collision, it is important to takes steps right away to support a potential legal claim. First, you should be skeptical of the initial offer ...

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5 common causes of pipeline explosions

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Injuries on Monday, March 6, 2017.

Despite the strict regulations of the oil and gas industry by the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA), pipeline explosions still happen. Just as recently as February 15, 2017, a pipeline exploded in Texas and shook homes that were 60 miles away. These explos...

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Important facts about traumatic brain injury

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Brain injuries are common with deadly effects. According to the Center for Disease Control, traumatic brain injury contributes to roughly 30 percent of all injury-related deaths. A TBI is caused by external trauma and can range from mild concussions to severe disabilities. People...

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