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Long Hours and Short-Haul Trucking Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Long-haul truck drivers are responsible for transporting goods long distances. When we think about truck drivers, the long-haul driver is often who we picture. However, short-haul trucking, which involves transporting goods locally, makes up a significant portion of trucking jobs...

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Unsafe Vehicle Loophole Closed by Texas DMV

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Texas DMV, Unsafe Vehicle on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Unsafe Vehicle Loophole Closed by Texas DMV Temporary tags and 30-day permits have been misused to allow unsafe vehicles on Texas roadways. After taking steps to curtail fraudulent tags being issued by car dealers, the Texas DMV has now turned its attention to 30-day per...

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Drowning in park raises liability issues for city near Mesquite

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, June 26, 2014.

A tragedy happened recently near Mesquite, Texas, when a child drowned in a pond adjacent to a park. The father of the child momentarily turned his attention away from his daughter. She discovered a path that led to the pond, which is up to eight feet deep in places. The ensuin...

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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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Fatality numbers may rise as GM revises defective product data

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Thursday, June 5, 2014.

Some might say that the news for General Motors just keeps getting worse. But in reality those getting the bad news are consumers who purchased GM vehicles with an automobile design defect. The defect, in the form of a faulty ignition, has reportedly led to the deaths of 13 peop...

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Texas teen paralyzed in ‘affluenza’ crash settles for $2 million

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 15, 2014.

One night last June, a North Texas teenager's life was destroyed after he got in the back of a pickup truck driven by another teen who had been drinking. In a matter of seconds, the passenger's life changed dramatically. He was thrown from the bed of the truck and landed on hi...

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Drunk driver hits 4 people outside Plano bar, leaves scene

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, April 28, 2014.

One of the most dangerous things a driver can do is get behind the wheel of a car after drinking too much. We all know that intoxication can slow a person's reaction time, cause blurred vision and lead to poor decision-making. All of these things can lead to a serious car acciden...

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Texas car crash claims the life of third victim

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, March 24, 2014.

Various musicians gathered for a popular music festival recently in Texas. Expecting fun and entertainment, many people congregated in the closed off streets to watch the performers. An otherwise pleasant evening quickly came to an end after an allegedly drunk driver caused a car...

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Teenager dead, another injured after Texas car crash

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, February 17, 2014.

Icy road conditions are relatively uncommon here in Texas, so driving during winter weather can be especially treacherous. Even those who exercise extreme care can still find themselves in an accident. Sadly, icy roads appear to be a factor in a horrific car crash that killed a ...

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Texas students should be aware of possible emotional trauma

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Burn Injuries on Thursday, February 6, 2014.

Cell phones are widely popular and used daily by a large percentage of the nation. Everyone from middle school students to elderly adults in Texas are getting cell phones to keep in contact with loved ones and friends. But what happens when a cell phone causes severe pain and emo...

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