Balloon aviation accident raises cries for stricter regulations

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Aviation Accidents on Monday, October 17, 2016.

This past July, Texas witnessed the worst hot air balloon accident in the country's history when 16 people died after their balloon hit a power line and burst into flames. One congressman from Texas took it personally when the Federal Aviation Administration rejected his request ...

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FDA alerts parents to dangerous product for teething symptoms

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Monday, October 10, 2016.

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration was alerted to reports of serious reactions in small children after consuming a product marketed to relieve symptoms of teething. Several children and infants were said to have suffered seizures after using teething tablets or gels sold ...

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Brain injury leaves Texas boy confined to a wheelchair

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries on Monday, October 3, 2016.

The consequences of driving drunk are widely known in Texas. Accidents caused by intoxicated drivers often result in catastrophic injuries, lifelong suffering and sometimes death. Such accidents may also create rifts in families that cannot be mended. One Texas man is facing the ...

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Should Cell Makers Prevent Teens From Texting And Driving?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

A lawsuit against Apple currently before a Texas court raises an important question about texting and driving: Do smartphone manufacturers have a duty to prevent you from texting while behind the wheel? The lawsuit stems from a 2013 accident where a young woman who was checking h...

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Woman sues car dealership for wrongful death due to faulty airbag

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Monday, September 26, 2016.

Buying a used car is a risk people take because previously owned cars are often more affordable than new cars. However, along with their higher prices, new cars carry more assurance that the vehicle is in top condition and safe to operate. If a customer has concerns about the saf...

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Car accidents at intersections can be deadly

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, September 19, 2016.

Intersections in Texas and across the country are the most likely places for serious accidents to occur. Even if the light is green, a driver would do well to enter an intersection cautiously since car accidents are often caused by people running red lights. If a person is trying...

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Texas plane crash takes the life of pilot and passenger

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Aviation Accidents on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Labor Day weekend is typically spent having the last celebration before summer ends. Many people in Texas gather for picnics or fireworks, and others spend the time enjoying their favorite recreation, such as boating or biking. For one man, flying was his hobby, and his Labor Day...

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Texas may see more car accidents without texting ban

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

The Texas Senate is prepared for its third round in the battle to ban texting while driving. The legislation failed in 2013 and 2015 because some senators feared adding more laws to the books when existing laws already allow police to pull someone over for driving dangerously. Ho...

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Fall hazards present real risk to those 65 and older

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Thursday, September 1, 2016.

Anyone can end up severely injured from a slip and fall accident. From kids breaking bones on playgrounds to middle-aged men slipping in the grocery store, no one is immune to the possibility of hurting themselves by taking a tumble. In this post, though, we wish to focus on one ...

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A brain injury in childhood may mean difficulty in adulthood

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries on Monday, August 29, 2016.

With the heightened awareness of concussions in professional sports, Texas parents may be rightly concerned about head trauma as their children return to school athletics. However, participating in a sport is not the only way a child may receive a brain injury. In fact, a new int...

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