Fatal crash leads to criminal charges: Wrongful death claim next?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, December 28, 2012.

When an individual makes the decision to drink and drive, he or she sets off a chain of events. In many cases, the driver will make it to their destination safely, and the story will end there. In other instances, however, that decision will lead to an accident and will affect mu...

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Wrongful death suit possible in Cowboys DUI death

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Texas residents can hardly have avoided the recent media coverage of the death of a player for the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Brown, 25 years of age, lost his life in a car accident in the early morning hours of a recent Saturday. The crash occurred just hours before the team boarded ...

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Car accident fatality rate continues to fall

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, December 17, 2012.

Last year, more than 32,000 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States. This number is significant for several reasons. It is a decline from the 2010 car accident fatality rate, and marks a more than 25 percent drop from the rate in 2005. It also marked th...

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Fatal Texas car crash ends the life of a talented musician

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Any automobile fatality is a tragic event for the friends and family of the individuals killed in the incident. However, some accidents have effects that reach a larger community. The recent death of a promising musician in a Texas car crash has left many mourning not only the lo...

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Commercial vehicle accidents affect multiple families

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, December 5, 2012.

When a family loses a loved one, the grief process can take many forms and can last for months and even years following the death. It can be argued that the holidays are a particularly rough time of year to suffer an unexpected loss. Sadly, one family is now beginning the grievi...

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2 dead in Thanksgiving Day car crash of over 100 vehicles

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, November 29, 2012.

Texas readers will be familiar with the story of a huge traffic pile-up that took place on Thanksgiving Day. Over 100 vehicles were involved in the incident. Authorities believe that one car crash on the eastbound portion of Interstate 10 led to a series of chain reaction acciden...

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BMW issues 2 recalls that could lead to automobile accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Monday, November 12, 2012.

When consumers in Texas purchase a new vehicle, they are buying more than just the latest model filled with the newest features. They are also purchasing the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that their car or truck will get them where they wish to go safely and securel...

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Wrongful death suit may follow criminal charges against driver

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, November 9, 2012.

While driving, Texas residents are constantly scanning the road for the presence of hazards that could lead to an accident. Debris in the roadway, the presence of pedestrians, other traffic in nearby lanes, all of these conditions factor into a driver's choices while driving. In ...

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24 dead in meningitis outbreak, wrongful death suits expected

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Monday, October 29, 2012.

The American health care system is among the best in the world. This has led many Texas patients to believe that the care that they receive will be professional, safe and effective. The recent outbreak of deadly fungal meningitis has undermined the trust that patients place in ou...

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Birth goes terribly wrong, leads to wrongful death lawsuit

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, October 25, 2012.

No Texas parent is adequately equipped to lose a child. The death of an infant before or during birth is especially difficult for many parents to handle, as it represents an abrupt change in the circumstances of parents who were anticipating a new arrival into their family. Such ...

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