Category: Injuries

6 Tips For Reducing Distracted Driving

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

With more than 6 million auto accidents happening every year on America’s roadways, it’s never a bad idea to step back and think about your own driving habits. How can you drive a little safer today? Do you have any bad habits that you should work on? Distracted driving is o...

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Why Not All Personal Injury Cases Go All the Way to Trial

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, October 11, 2019.
Why Not All Personal Injury Cases Go All the Way to Trial

If you were injured by the negligence of someone else, such as another driver, an employer, or a business, you may have the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. While it’s true that this means you’ll need a lawyer, it does not always mean that yo...

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Recent Refinery Explosion Injures 37; Latest in a Series of Petrochemical Accidents This Year

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Work Accidents on Sunday, September 1, 2019.
Recent Refinery Explosion Injures 37; Latest in a Series of Petrochemical Accidents This Year

An explosion at a Texas oil refinery July 31 left 37 people injured and people in the state wondering why so many petrochemical fires and explosions have happened so frequently this year. The July 31 explosion at the Exxon Mobil refinery in Bayport, about 25 miles east o...

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Determining Liability in a Multi-Car Crash

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Uncategorized on Friday, June 28, 2019.
Determining Liability in a Multi-Car Crash

In the immediate aftermath of an auto accident, of course, your first thoughts are about determining the extent of your injuries, seeing if everyone else in your car is ok, and finding out whether anyone was hurt. The second thoughts, for most people, are about figuring out “wh...

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, May 3, 2019.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Summer is almost here, and along with the vacations, cookouts and other fun activities comes an increase in driving. While that means more cars and SUVs hauling families to their next destination, it also means more motorcyclists will hit the road, eager to enjoy the nice weather...

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Social Media Blunders Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, April 5, 2019.
Social Media Blunders Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

Sharing our lives on social media is second nature by now. Our all-powerful smartphones let us take photos and videos of everything we’re doing, then in a matter of seconds post it on our choice of platforms—Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram—for all the world to see. I...

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Traffic Fatalities in Texas Dropped in 2018

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Traffic Fatalities in Texas Dropped in 2018

The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT), which keeps a close eye on traffic statistics, has released its numbers for 2018. The figures, released in February 2019, show a 4 percent drop in traffic fatalities on Texas roadways, from 3,720 in 2017 to 3,567 in 2018. While that may not ...

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas

When death results from the negligent acts of someone else, everything changes for the family of the deceased. The unexpected event results in emotional trauma, grief, and, in many cases, serious worries about how the family will survive financially. If you have lost a loved one ...

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Settle or Trial: Pros and Cons in Personal Injury Cases

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Settle or Trial: Pros and Cons in Personal Injury Cases

When you or someone you love has been seriously injured through the negligence of someone else, such as in a truck accident, car crash or by a defective product, the prospect of a legal battle can seem somewhat demoralizing. After all, legal issues take time to resolve, and your ...

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Top 4 Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Every spinal cord injury happens differently and changes the injury victim’s life in a unique way. Still, there are commonalities. In the United States, motor vehicle accidents cause the most spinal cord injuries. Falls, violent acts and sports injuries are also to blame. 1. Ca...

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