Category: Personal Injury

What Is PIP Coverage and Do I Need It in Texas?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Sunday, January 10, 2021.

In the aftermath of an accident, many victims face incredibly high medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. Having the proper insurance before an accident occurs is one of the keys to covering these expenses. Personal injury protection (PIP) is one type of insuranc...

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What Factors Affect My Auto Insurance Rates?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Injuries, Personal Injury on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Texas drivers are required to carry auto insurance. Additionally, every driver must have proof of coverage to show upon request by a law enforcement officer. The minimum amount of required coverage is often listed as 30/60/25 to protect you in the event of a car accident. Th...

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How To Avoid Becoming a Traffic Statistic This Holiday Season

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

The holiday season has arrived, and if Thanksgiving showed us anything it’s that we can expect millions of Americans to continue traveling this year, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The nation’s roads could again see numerous accidents and fatalities during t...

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Baby on Board? Follow These Safe Driving Tips.

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Monday, November 30, 2020.
Baby on Board? Follow These Safe Driving Tips.

Shuttling the kids around town or taking them on road trips can be fun, but it can also be stressful, especially if you’re a new parent or anyone else without a lot of experience driving with children in the car. Fortunately, if you follow a few simple tips, you can make things...

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Are Roadways More Dangerous Around Thanksgiving?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Friday, November 20, 2020.
Are Roadways More Dangerous Around Thanksgiving?

For many people, Thanksgiving is more than just a one-day holiday; it’s a great time to use vacation days and take a four- or five-day break from the stress of work. Often, people use the time to visit local bars and reconnect with friends and family who are back in town. This ...

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I Was Hit By a Drunk Driver Who Was Overserved. Can I Sue the Bar?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Sunday, October 25, 2020.
I Was Hit By a Drunk Driver Who Was Overserved. Can I Sue the Bar?

Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents remain all too common despite tougher laws and more awareness of the issue. When an intoxicated driver injures or kills someone in a car wreck, most of the time the legal responsibility falls on the drunk driver to pay for the victim’s dam...

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Roads Are a Dangerous Place for Young Pedestrians on Halloween

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Monday, October 5, 2020.
Roads Are a Dangerous Place for Young Pedestrians on Halloween

There may be fewer trick-or-treaters this year due to coronavirus concerns, but plenty of kids will still be out there trying to fill up their candy buckets. While some parents still fear their kids getting poisoned candy or razor blades in an apple (which is largely a myth) ther...

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What Are Expert Witnesses and How Do They Affect My Auto Accident Case?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Monday, September 14, 2020.
What Are Expert Witnesses and How Do They Affect My Auto Accident Case?

In a personal injury lawsuit following an auto accident, the plaintiff (the person who filed the case) must prove that he/she was injured, as well as prove the other driver's fault. Evidence must be used to prove that the other driver was at least 50% responsible for the crash. T...

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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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