Category: Truck Accidents

Poor Truck Maintenance Can Kill Innocent Drivers

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Eighteen-wheelers are dangerous enough, let alone when an inexperienced driver gets behind the wheel. But if the driver or trucking-company fails to keep the rig in safe operating condition, the consequences can be even more disastrous. Federal, state, and industry rules and guid...

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Do Commercial Drivers Face Stricter Substance Use Restrictions?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

In the eyes of the law, we are all the same. Well, this is a very American ideology, but it isn't technically the truth in all cases. For example, not all drivers have to go through drug and alcohol testing to get behind the wheel. Commercial drivers do have to go through testing...

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Could Trucking Hour Regulations Cause Road Dangers?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

We have talked about trucking regulations on our website before, particularly how they are important to the safety of all roadway users. Safety efforts are supposed to increase safety. Some members of the trucking industry, however, warn that trucking hour limits are creating dri...

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Computer Devices Serve As Step Toward Safer Trucking

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

In 2016, the Texas Department of Transportation released a sobering statistic. The state had not gone a single day in 15 years without a fatality on one of its roads and highways. While there are a variety of factors that contribute to the statistic, driving while fatigued is a s...

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Preventing Texas Truck Accidents Addresses All Commuters’ Safety

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
Preventing Texas Truck Accidents Addresses All Commuters’ Safety

While fender benders that slow down your daily commute can be annoying, truck accidents can pose a much more serious threat to everyone on the road. This past May, an 18-wheeler traveling on Interstate 20 collided with an overhead sign, causing the truck to flip and catch fire. ...

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Summer Is Not a Vacation From Truck Accident Risks

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Trucking Industry on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.

Although winter driving is treacherous in many parts of the country, summer heat can be just as dangerous. More extreme weather is happening everywhere and during every season, and it seems no state is immune from extreme cold or heat. With summer approaching, frost and rain won'...

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Fewer Truck Drivers Can Mean More Accidents on Roadways

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

There is a trucking dilemma in the United States that impacts not just consumers and the trucking industry, but also translates into road safety problems. Maybe you aren't even aware of the decade-long shortage of truck drivers. This shortage and the demand it puts on drivers in ...

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Winning an Injury Case Happens Through a Good Lawyer—And Doctor

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

As lawyers, we care deeply about your legal rights. We want to make sure you are treated fairly and receive just compensation for your injuries. Your doctor also plays a very important role in your legal case and how effectively we can serve your best interests. Your doctor help...

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Truck Accident Injury Claims Usually Involve Multiple Defendants

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

Personal injury cases stemming from heavy truck crashes (18-wheelers, semi-trucks, tractor trailers, or other commercial trucks) involve issues that aren’t present in a typical car accident case. Governing the trucking industry is many state and federal regulations that add com...

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Underride Truck Crashes Could Become Survivable

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.
Underride Truck Crashes Could Become Survivable

A bill currently in the U.S. Congress, the Stop Underride Act of 2017, would require interstate trucks to have guards on the front of trucks and sides of trailers to prevent smaller vehicles from going under trucks during accidents an "underride". If passed, the legislation would...

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