Category: Injuries

What Is Pain and Suffering and How Is It Calculated?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Monday, September 7, 2020.
What Is Pain and Suffering and How Is It Calculated?

After a truck accident or car wreck, you might face expensive medical bills, lost wages, car repair bills and other monetary damages. These are usually fairly easy to understand and calculate. But other injuries, most notably pain and suffering, are not so easy to quantify. ...

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What Is the Eggshell Skull Rule and How Does It Protect Vulnerable People?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries, Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Some of us have physical conditions that make us more susceptible to serious injury. For example, someone with brittle bone syndrome might suffer broken bones and serious pain due to an accident, while others might walk away unscathed. The person at fault for a motor vehicle acc...

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Should You Apologize After a Car Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

The aftermath of a car accident is emotional. People are upset, frustrated, shocked and someone may be physically injured, too. In this situation, it’s almost a reflex to apologize, even if you’re not entirely sure that you’re the one to blame. In an auto accident, you must...

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Late-Appearing Car Accident Injuries: Are You Entitled to Compensation?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Car accidents have the potential to cause serious physical and psychological injuries. While some injuries such as broken bones and burns may be immediate, other injuries don’t show symptoms until days or weeks later. Yet, you’re entitled to compensation for all injuries, reg...

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Why Thorough Investigations Win Truck Accident Injury Cases

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Why Thorough Investigations Win Truck Accident Injury Cases

As hard as it may be to believe, the chaotic aftermath of a truck wreck is also the starting point of accident investigation. What happens in the minutes, hours, days and weeks to follow is crucial for an injured person, because the results of an accident investigation will have ...

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Chesapeake Energy Oil Well Explosion Kills 3 Workers

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Work Accidents on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
Chesapeake Energy Oil Well Explosion Kills 3 Workers

Wrongful Death Attorney A late January gas explosion at a Chesapeake Energy oil well in Burleson County claimed the lives of three workers and left a fourth severely injured, according to multiple reports. The four workers, all contractors, were working to replace drilling hardw...

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These Are the Most Dangerous Days to Be on American Roads

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
These Are the Most Dangerous Days to Be on American Roads

Auto accidents in Texas happen once every 58 seconds, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2018, nearly 250,000 people were injured in Texas crashes, with almost 15,000 of those considered serious injuries. Motor vehicle crashes happen far too frequently. Are ...

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The Far-Reaching Consequences of Serious Workplace Injuries for Employees

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Injuries, Work Accidents on Monday, January 27, 2020.
The Far-Reaching Consequences of Serious Workplace Injuries for Employees

Workplace accidents such as slip-and-falls, chemical exposure and heavy equipment failure often result in serious injuries to employees. In Texas, employers are not required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance. As a result, the consequences of serious workplace injuries...

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Atmos Energy Gas Explosion Case Reaches a Successful End for Dallas Family

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Injuries on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Atmos Energy Gas Explosion Case Reaches a Successful End for Dallas Family

In February 2018, 12-year-old Linda “Michellita” Rogers was preparing for a cheerleading competition when her home ignited in flames and exploded due to a natural gas leak. Days after, her family found a video she recorded on her phone moments before the explosion took her li...

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Pre-Thanksgiving Blast at Texas Chemical Plant Raises Serious Questions

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Mesothelioma, Personal Injury, Work Accidents on Friday, December 13, 2019.
Pre-Thanksgiving Blast at Texas Chemical Plant Raises Serious Questions

Two blasts rocked an east Texas chemical plant the day before Thanksgiving, leaving three workers injured and 50,000 people under evacuation orders. The two explosions happened 13 hours apart at the Texas Petroleum Chemical (TPC) plant in Port Naches, just outside of Beaumont. ...

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