Tag: car accident

What Evidence Makes a Successful Personal Injury Claim?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Injuries, Personal Injury on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Personal injury cases require evidence. The more evidence there is to support your claim, the more likely you will obtain the compensation you deserve. Evidence cuts down on the “he-said-she-said” arguments and helps judges and juries understand the events that resulted in yo...

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Are You Entitled to Compensation for an Accident if You Have Been Previously Injured?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Many people who’ve been injured by a defective product, in a car crash or a work accident believe that they have no right to compensation if they had an injury prior to the accident. This is not necessarily true. Your preexisting injury does not automatically prevent you from r...

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Tips to build a strong personal injury claim after a car accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Auto accidents are always unfortunate and inconvenient, but they can be even more devastating if you are injured. If you are hurt during a collision, it is important to takes steps right away to support a potential legal claim. First, you should be skeptical of the initial offer ...

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Look for the signs of traumatic brain injury after a car accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

Car accidents can cause a number of health problems and injuries, ranging from the relatively minor to the completely disabling. Some collision victims make the mistake of thinking that being able to get up and walk away from the crash site means they do not have to worry about i...

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Should Cell Makers Prevent Teens From Texting And Driving?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

A lawsuit against Apple currently before a Texas court raises an important question about texting and driving: Do smartphone manufacturers have a duty to prevent you from texting while behind the wheel? The lawsuit stems from a 2013 accident where a young woman who was checking h...

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Thanks to dashboard cam, police catch raging driver

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, September 3, 2015.

A minor car accident with a major build-up was caught on camera recently, helping police identify the individual at fault and putting him in handcuffs. The accident was caused by a driver experiencing some road rage, as he attempted to cut off the other vehicle. It is unclear wha...

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Can parents be liable for their child’s car accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Friday, August 8, 2014.

During the summer months when children are on vacation from school, the likelihood that some of them will be spending more time behind the wheel increases. With that increase of driving frequency, the chance of an auto accident may also increase. If a young person was involved ...

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Auto accident in Texas on wet pavement kills 2 drivers

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

Negligence behind the wheel of a car can manifest itself in different ways. Any instance of driver negligence will involve a failure to observe a reasonable standard of care under the circumstances as they existed at the time of an accident. Sometimes what may at first seem to ...

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Texas car accident leaves 1 man dead

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, July 3, 2014.

Any Texas resident can tell you that the highways and roads of this state can be dangerous places. Although most drivers operate their vehicles with concern for their own safety, and that of their fellow drivers, the sad truth is that accidents can happen anywhere and at any time...

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Woman killed in fatal car accident in Dallas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

All drivers in Texas have a legal duty to do everything possible to operate their vehicles safely on the road. This means, among other responsibilities, maintaining attention to the traffic conditions ahead, and reacting accordingly. Unfortunately, serious rear-end accidents are ...

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