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The Devastating Effects of Car Accidents on American Society

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Car accidents are a major problem in the United States, with far-reaching consequences for society as a whole. From physical injuries to emotional trauma and financial losses, car accidents have a profound impact on the lives of those affected. Every car accident that leads to a...

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The Role of Seat Belts in Car Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
The Role of Seat Belts in Car Accidents

The Role of Seat Belts in Car Accidents The pandemic has been a challenge for people all across the country. One unfortunate reaction to this challenge has been an uptick in dangerous driving behaviors. These behaviors include impaired driving, speeding, and the fai...

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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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Reporting Rules After a Car Accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Insurance on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
Reporting Rules After a Car Accident

Reporting Rules After a Car Accident Informing the local police department or sheriff’s office of your car accident is a legal requirement in Texas. That applies to any crash where someone was injured or killed, or if a vehicle was damaged too much to be driven away sa...

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How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities?

How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is currently running a campaign designed to show people the seriousness of drunk driving. The campaign, “Faces of Drunk Driving,” attacks a problem that is more common than many p...

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Why Is Less Driving Leading to More Deaths?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving, Wrongful Death on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Why Is Less Driving Leading to More Deaths?

There is a normal relationship between how many miles people drive and how many car accidents there are. For example, lower gas prices have long been associated with a rise in highway fatalities, because cheap gas means more driving. One of the few bright spots associate...

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Where Do Car Accidents Happen the Most?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
Where Do Car Accidents Happen the Most?

Around 6 million car accidents happen in the United States each year. During these accidents, approximately 3 million people experience injuries resulting from the crash. To avoid an accident, it’s critical to remain vigilant while you’re driving, especially in places where...

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The Deadliest Roads in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death on Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Texas is the second biggest state in the US and has more highway miles than any other state. It is not the most dangerous—that dubious prize goes to California and Florida. Yet, a study last year reported in the Texas Monthly showed that 10 percent of fatal car accidents in the...

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Car accident in which car ran into home injures pregnant woman

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, January 5, 2018.

A car accident can happen at anywhere at any time. People who head out on the road as drivers, bicyclists, motorcyclists or pedestrians might not think about the prospect of being in a crash with injuries and fatalities, but the possibility is always there. The one place where Da...

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Alleged drunk driver rear-ends vehicle killing pregnant woman

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, December 22, 2017.

When there is a car accident in Texas, there is always the chance that it will result in severe injuries and even death. Some of these accidents happen due to situational factors that cannot be controlled such as the weather or an unforeseen circumstance. Others, however, occur b...

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