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Losing the Fight Against Distracted Driving

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Distracted Driving on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Watch the road. Check your mirrors. Be aware of your surroundings. Pay attention to your driving. It all sounds simple and routine. But in practice, American drivers are failing at these tasks, and the situation is only getting worse. If You're Distracted and You Know It, You've...

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The Safest Place in the Car for Kids

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

An updated safety test recently revealed surprising dangers for rear-seat passengers in smaller cars. The data may have parents wondering where their children should sit to maximize their safety in the event of a car accident. While the testing did highlight the need for improved...

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Technology to Mitigate Rear-End Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Advancements in vehicle technology are a major contributor to safety. Building a safer car can benefit drivers, passengers and pedestrians. A new initiative would help reduce car accidents by requiring new vehicles to have automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. National High...

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Government Works with Businesses to Reduce Driving Fatalities

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Large-scale problems can rarely be solved by asking people to try harder. And tens of thousands of traffic deaths per year definitely qualify as a large-scale problem. The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking people to try harder, but they're also looking everywhere for p...

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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 Danger of Improper Maintenance in the Trucking Industry

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Truck accidents often have devastating consequences. While driver negligence is a common cause of these accidents, improper maintenance contributes to many semi crashes. In any case involving a truck crash, it's important to take a close look at all the potential causes. Knowi...

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Drug Testing and Commercial Truck Drivers

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in drunk driving, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Impaired driving is a serious issue for commercial truck drivers. Alcohol and other illicit substances are a problem for all drivers, but the consequences can be particularly high when you're driving a vehicle that is many tons heavier than the vehicles around it. Drug testing ...

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Distracted Driving Is an Ongoing Hazard

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accident Injuries, Distracted Driving, drunk driving on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Research around smartphone addiction paints a bleak picture. It is well-established that modern phone usage is problematic. Cell phone use is tied to problems like depression and anxiety. It's also tied to distracted driving. As distracted driving causes a significant percentag...

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Controversial Recommendation to Reduce Car Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accident Injuries on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is taking aim at the rising number of accidents tied to substance abuse and aggressive driving. The NTSB is, controversially, suggesting changes to new car technology. If these recommendations are enacted into law, the relationshi...

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Underride Protection and Truck Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Trucks pose many threats to the passenger vehicles sharing the roads with them. When you think about the dangers posed by trucks, size, lack of visibility, and challenging conditions for truck drivers may all come to mind. It's important not to overlook the shape of semi trucks ...

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