Arrest made in fatal Texas crash; wrongful death suit may follow

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Wednesday, July 18, 2012.

Like baseball -- the Great American Pastime -- automobile travel has become a deeply ingrained part of American culture. It is not only our primary source of transportation, but also serves as a symbol of independence and a rite of passage among adolescents. However, there is no ...

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2 fatal wrong-way collisions in 48 hours on Texas interstate

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

Recently, one stretch of interstate in Texas saw two fatal wrong-way crashes within a 48-hour period. A state trooper with over 10 years of experience told reporters that he has never seen two fatal wrong-way accidents in such a short period of time. He went on to say that any wr...

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Texas motorcycle accident caused by jaywalkers?

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

A collision occurred on May 27 in Corpus Christi that may take authorities a little time to work out. The accident underscores the importance of observing the rules of the road in Texas. In this case, a motorcycle accident may or may not have been avoidable, depending on who you ...

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Is wrongful death possible if the deceased was committing a crime?

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

When a Texas rancher found a man molesting his daughter, he did something that many parents can easily imagine themselves doing: he pulled the man off of his daughter and beat him to death. This case has received wide media coverage, and has captivated viewers across the nation...

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Widow claims wrongful death after husband dies in work accident

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

A 67-year-old man was working for a cement and construction company when he fell several feet and hit his head. He lost consciousness, but instead of calling 911, the man's boss allegedly ordered a drug test on the injured worker while he lay on the floor dying. The call to 911 w...

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Family settles in Texas boy’s brain injury case, DWI-related

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Wednesday, June 13, 2012.

Applebee's has settled a civil lawsuit brought by a Texas family whose son suffered a brain injury in a car accident. The crash was reportedly caused by a drunk driver who had been a patron of an Applebee's in Mansfield, Texas. The lawsuit alleged -- with receipts backing up the ...

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5 killed in head-on I-20 crash in Mesquite

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, June 7, 2012.

A recent head-on collision in Mesquite has taken the lives of a 27-year-old Texas woman, her three young children and a 70-year-old man. According to authorities, the mother was headed eastbound in the westbound lanes of Interstate 20 with her children -- ages 10 months, 3 and 5 ...

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Motor scooter accident: rider hospitalized after Dallas hit-and-run

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Dallas police are currently searching for a driver who was recently involved in a hit-and-run accident. The collision took place at approximately 10 a.m. on May 23. Witnesses reported seeing a white four-door sedan speeding. According to several people on the scene, the car struc...

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Texas police officer suffers broken neck, leg in car crash

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, May 25, 2012.

Texans should know that all motorists, including police officers, have a duty to exercise due caution on the road. Sometimes special circumstances arise, such as a high-speed police pursuit, and the risk of injury is increased exponentially for all parties involved. But no matter...

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