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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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How Can Trucking Companies Improve the Safety of Semi Trucks?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Trucking Industry on Monday, January 20, 2020.
How Can Trucking Companies Improve the Safety of Semi Trucks?

Semi-truck accidents are often fatal. According to the IIHS and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s reporting system, a total of 4,136 people died in large truck crashes in 2018. The majority, 67%, of those crashes were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles. With ...

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Should I Provide My Medical Records to an Insurance Company After a Truck Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Should I Provide My Medical Records to an Insurance Company After a Truck Accident?

After suffering injuries in truck wrecks, it’s common to find oneself in contact with the truck driver’s or owner’s insurance company not long after the accident. Coping with injuries and pain, it’s rare to have the time or endurance to deal with an insurance agent’s pr...

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Truck Accident: Will My Case Go to Trial?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Fatalities on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
Truck Accident: Will My Case Go to Trial?

Although a courtroom comes to mind when you hear the word “lawsuit,” not all lawsuits require a trial. In fact, in many cases, lawsuits reach a settlement without one. Determining whether or not your case will go to trial often depends on factors unique to truck accidents. ...

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The Most Dangerous Areas Around a Large Truck

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, February 22, 2019.
The Most Dangerous Areas Around a Large Truck

In a collision between an 18-wheeler and the average passenger vehicle, the smaller vehicle is going to lose. That is why all drivers should be extra cautious when driving near big rigs. Consumer Reports researched this issue with the help of a 28-year trucking veteran and came u...

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Should I Talk to the Trucking Company’s Insurer After a Truck Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, February 15, 2019.
Should I Talk to the Trucking Company’s Insurer After a Truck Accident?

In the days and weeks following a truck accident, as you are trying to focus on your health and doing your best to get back to normal, the trucking company’s insurance provider is most likely attempting to locate you. They want to get a statement from you about what happened an...

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Could Trucking Hour Regulations Cause Road Dangers?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

We have talked about trucking regulations on our website before, particularly how they are important to the safety of all roadway users. Safety efforts are supposed to increase safety. Some members of the trucking industry, however, warn that trucking hour limits are creating dri...

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Truck Driver Fatigue Myths That Endanger Roadways

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Trucking Industry on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

We all get tired. It is the nature of life in 2018. Many of us have families, jobs, volunteering, sporting events, chores and other daily routines that consistently drain our energy. No matter how busy you might get, however, you should not get behind the wheel of a care while fa...

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Computer Devices Serve As Step Toward Safer Trucking

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

In 2016, the Texas Department of Transportation released a sobering statistic. The state had not gone a single day in 15 years without a fatality on one of its roads and highways. While there are a variety of factors that contribute to the statistic, driving while fatigued is a s...

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Finding Enough Insurance After a Catastrophic Truck Accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Sunday, December 10, 2017.

In most truck accident cases, the drivers are independent owner/drivers. They are with small carriers that have few assets. And they generally purchase the minimum amount of liability insurance required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): $750,000. In t...

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