Category: Truck Accidents

Driver Shortage Means Increased Risk of Truck Crashes

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities, Trucking Industry on Friday, September 1, 2017.

Driver Shortage and Truck Accidents The United States is currently facing a severe shortage of truck drivers. While this fact is alarming, it isn't surprising. Driving a semi-truck is hard: There are the long days and weeks—sometimes even months—away from home. Myr...

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Plan to check for sleep apnea before truck accidents is canceled

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

The Texas roadways have trucks going back and forth on them all day, every day. These vehicles provide a key service by providing jobs and bringing products from one place to the other. Despite that, these vehicles also carry with them a certain amount of risk. Their size and spe...

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How to share the road with semi-trucks

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Thursday, August 3, 2017.

On May 9, a semi-truck collided with an SUV in Sweetwater, resulting in multiple injuries. According to a preliminary synopsis from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the driver of the tractor-trailer was switching lanes and did not notice the SUV in the other lane. This Swee...

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Acknowledging the dangers of trucks on roads

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, July 28, 2017.

We see them every day on Texas roads and highways. A school bus passing by, a dump truck loaded with stones, a garbage truck, an 18-wheeler trailer. Yet, how often do we stop to think about just how much larger and heavier these motor vehicles are than the little passenger cars t...

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A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words—and Can Make Your Truck Crash Case

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

"A picture is worth a thousand words."  This phrase became part of the English language before most of us were born. Its meaning is clear: Pictures are powerful, especially when describing complex, emotional, life-changing events. And there are some things that require a pict...

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Truck Wrecks Across Texas: Here’s What You Should Know

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Trucking Industry, Uncategorized on Monday, June 26, 2017.

It can be hard to get a clear picture of the state of truck accidents in Texas without looking at the data. Fortunately, there are several places to look. The Texas Department of Transportation collects and reports on motor vehicle accident facts annually. The National Highway Tr...

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Safety Defects Played Large Role in Trucking Accident Cases

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Trucking Industry on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

Tractor trailers with safety defects were twice as likely to be involved in a serious accident as properly-maintained vehicles with up-to-date safety equipment. In a controlled study, more than a third of these accidents involved fatal injuries and 17 percent resulted in serious,...

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Truck Crash Fatalities on the Rise in the US

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Statistics show that between 2009 and 2015, fatal truck accidents in the US increased 15.5 percent, while such accidents in the European Union fell by 23.4 percent.  The numbers tell the story: European Union Fatal truck accidents 2009: 5046 Fatal truck accidents 2015: 3863...

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