Category: Truck Accidents

Texas Trucking Company Declared an Imminent Hazard

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Trucking Company, Trucking Industry on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

Texas Trucking Company Declared an Imminent Hazard There are many things a trucking company must do to be a safe operator. These requirements exist to ensure that company profits do not come at the expense of the driving public. Recently, a motor carrier based ...

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How American Drivers Feel About Drunk Driving

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
How American Drivers Feel About Drunk Driving

How American Drivers Feel About Drunk Driving Drunk driving is just one of several unsafe behaviors that have increased over the past two years. The pandemic has increased almost every form of dangerous driving. Speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving accide...

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Are Fatal Semi Accidents on the Rise?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Are Fatal Semi Accidents on the Rise?

Few accidents have as much potential for catastrophe as large truck crashes. Semi truck accidents can lead to serious injuries and death even at slower speeds. For that reason, any increase in truck crashes needs to be taken seriously. Heading in the Wrong Direction ...

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Impaired Drivers & Car Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving, Impaired Driving, Truck Accidents on Thursday, December 9, 2021.
Impaired Drivers & Car Accidents

There’s no shortage of dangerous driving on Texas roadways. Car and truck accidents are an everyday reality in Dallas-Fort Worth. For the victims of those accidents, it’s important to understand the cause or causes that led to a crash. The Substances of Impairment ...

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Self-Driving Trucks Get a Noteworthy Backer

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Self-Driving Trucks Get a Noteworthy Backer

Is it time for autonomous trucking to take over? Replacing human drivers with technology has a lot of appeal. The vast majority of fatal car and truck accidents are the result of driver error. People drive drowsy. People drive drunk. People drive while looking at thei...

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Auto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Auto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for protecting the driving public through education, research, the creation of safety standards and the enforcement of existing rules. It is a key agency at the Department of Transportation when it comes ...

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Do Drivers Benefit From New Safety Tech?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
Do Drivers Benefit From New Safety Tech?

Cars and trucks are updated with new technology every year. New features run the gamut from gimmick to genuine advancement. Car manufacturers want you to believe that their products are better than ever, but how much do drivers actually gain? Younger Drivers Could Use th...

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The Most Dangerous Places in Dallas for Truck Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

3D rendering of a car accident with a van tipped over and emergency vehicles approaching. The Most Dangerous Places in Dallas for Truck Accidents The Texas Department of Transportation keeps records of all the motor vehicle accidents in our state, including the&nb...

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Who Is Responsible for a Truck Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

View of truck in an accident with car, cloudy sky Who Is Responsible for a Truck Accident? In a truck accident lawsuit, determining who is responsible for the truck accident is a major legal issue.  Responsibility is referred to as “liability” in T...

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Audit Finds Weaknesses in Oversight of Truck Driver Medical Exam Data

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Trucking Industry on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
Audit Finds Weaknesses in Oversight of Truck Driver Medical Exam Data

Audit Finds Weaknesses in Oversight of Truck Driver Medical Exam Data A new audit has revealed multiple flaws in how a key federal agency monitors the qualifications of medical examiners who examine commercial truck drivers and certify they are physically healthy enough to get b...

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