DFW Personal Injury Law Blog

Why So Many Auto Accidents Happen at Night

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Half of all traffic deaths occur at night despite the fact that nighttime driving accounts for just 25 percent of all hours driven, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Driving in the dark is simply more dangerous, even if you're driving on familiar roads. With winter ...

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How Opioid Use Can Cause Trucking Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

The ongoing opioid epidemic has ensnared people from all walks of life and every economic background. It's not surprising that opioid addiction plagues truckers, too. People may not realize it, but trucking can be a physically punishing job, and it takes a toll on truckers' bodie...

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Tags driving under the influence, DUI drugs, opioids, truck accident

What Is the Statute of Limitations in Texas Auto Accident Cases?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, November 3, 2023.

The phrase "statute of limitations" is essentially a legal way of saying "time limit." In Texas, the normal statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years. That means if you intend to sue the person who caused your injury, you must do so no more than two years from...

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Halloween Safety Tips From Personal Injury Lawyers

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Halloween is around the corner, and kids around the Dallas-Fort Worth area are looking forward to putting on their costumes and going trick-or-treating. Plenty of college students and adults will be going to Halloween parties, too. While the spooky holiday is a lot of fun, it’s...

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How Does Modified Comparative Fault Affect Your Injury Case?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

You’ve been involved in a motor vehicle crash in Texas, and you believe it was the other driver’s fault. But the other driver is claiming you were at least partially at fault. Both of you report the accident to your insurers, and different settlement offers come in. Rather th...

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Tags auto accident, negligence, personal injury

Is the Driver Behind Always Liable in a Rear-End Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Rear-end collisions account for more than 25 percent of all auto accidents each year, making them one of the most common types of wrecks. While the trailing driver is often found at fault in rear-end accidents, that isn’t always the case. Does Texas Have a Law Stating Who Is ...

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Tags auto accident, car accident, personal injury, rear-end collision

Can I Sue if My Airbag Injured Me?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Airbags are meant to protect people from injuries, and while they accomplish that goal more often than not, there are incidents where an airbag actually causes an injury. The airbag might deploy in a defective way or fail to deploy at all, leading to serious harm. If this happene...

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Tags airbag injury, auto accident

Can I File a Claim for Hearing Loss Due to an Auto Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, September 4, 2023.

While everyone knows car and truck accidents cause obvious injuries like broken bones and serious lacerations, other injuries aren't so obvious to anyone except the victim. Hearing loss is one of those injuries, and it can be severe and permanent. Those who lose their hearing aft...

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Tags auto accident, car accident, deafness, hearing loss, personal injury

Liability for Truck Wrecks in Construction Zones

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

More than 25,000 traffic accidents occurred in construction zones in Texas in 2022, resulting in 205 deaths and nearly 800 serious injuries, according to TxDOT. Several of those wrecks involved 18-wheelers and other large commercial trucks. If you ever get hurt in a crash with a ...

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Texas Leads Nation in Fatal Accidents Involving Large Trucks

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, August 11, 2023.

The newest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows a drastic rise in the number of people killed in crashes involving large trucks. The hard truth is that more traffic fatalities occur in Texas than anywhere else in the country. Published in Ju...

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