Category: Wrongful Death

Fatal crash leads to criminal charges: Wrongful death claim next?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, December 28, 2012.

When an individual makes the decision to drink and drive, he or she sets off a chain of events. In many cases, the driver will make it to their destination safely, and the story will end there. In other instances, however, that decision will lead to an accident and will affect mu...

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Wrongful death suit possible in Cowboys DUI death

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Texas residents can hardly have avoided the recent media coverage of the death of a player for the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Brown, 25 years of age, lost his life in a car accident in the early morning hours of a recent Saturday. The crash occurred just hours before the team boarded ...

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BMW issues 2 recalls that could lead to automobile accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Monday, November 12, 2012.

When consumers in Texas purchase a new vehicle, they are buying more than just the latest model filled with the newest features. They are also purchasing the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that their car or truck will get them where they wish to go safely and securel...

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Wrongful death suit may follow criminal charges against driver

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, November 9, 2012.

While driving, Texas residents are constantly scanning the road for the presence of hazards that could lead to an accident. Debris in the roadway, the presence of pedestrians, other traffic in nearby lanes, all of these conditions factor into a driver's choices while driving. In ...

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24 dead in meningitis outbreak, wrongful death suits expected

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Monday, October 29, 2012.

The American health care system is among the best in the world. This has led many Texas patients to believe that the care that they receive will be professional, safe and effective. The recent outbreak of deadly fungal meningitis has undermined the trust that patients place in ou...

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Birth goes terribly wrong, leads to wrongful death lawsuit

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, October 25, 2012.

No Texas parent is adequately equipped to lose a child. The death of an infant before or during birth is especially difficult for many parents to handle, as it represents an abrupt change in the circumstances of parents who were anticipating a new arrival into their family. Such ...

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Texas motorcycle accidents: Truck rears ends, kills biker

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Wednesday, October 10, 2012.

All drivers know that there are ever-present hazards on the American roadways. Most take continuous precautions to ensure that they are operating their vehicles in as safe a manner as possible. Many also take care to drive defensively to lessen the chances of an accident caused b...

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Family of girl killed at bus stop could file wrongful death suit

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Wednesday, October 3, 2012.

Any accident in which there is a loss of life is a tragic event, especially for the friends and family of the deceased. However, some accidents are especially hard to come to terms with. When a child is lost in a tragic accident, the shock waves are often felt throughout a commun...

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Charges filed in fatal Texas crash

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, September 28, 2012.

For the families left behind when a car crash claims the life of a loved one, the period spent waiting for the investigation to be completed can seem to last a lifetime. Many families handle the initial period of grieving well, but when an investigation drags on, some have diffic...

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Family of Houston Texans fan may have wrongful death claim

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, September 14, 2012.

A Houston Texans fan has fallen to his death from an escalator at Reliant Stadium during attendance at a recent preseason finale game in Texas. The preliminary investigation into the incident suggests that the man may have been attempting to slide down the outside of an escalator...

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