Tag: injuries

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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These Are the Most Dangerous Days to Be on American Roads

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
These Are the Most Dangerous Days to Be on American Roads

Auto accidents in Texas happen once every 58 seconds, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2018, nearly 250,000 people were injured in Texas crashes, with almost 15,000 of those considered serious injuries. Motor vehicle crashes happen far too frequently. Are ...

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Driver Shortage Means Increased Risk of Truck Crashes

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities, Trucking Industry on Friday, September 1, 2017.

Driver Shortage and Truck Accidents The United States is currently facing a severe shortage of truck drivers. While this fact is alarming, it isn't surprising. Driving a semi-truck is hard: There are the long days and weeks—sometimes even months—away from home. Myr...

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Texas man severely injured in motorcycle accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, June 21, 2013.

A 26-year old Texas motorcyclist is in critical condition after a head-on collision. The tragic motorcycle accident was reportedly caused by a 69-year-old driver suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The driver of the car was headed the wrong way when the incident occurred. The mot...

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Debate surrounds brain injury lawsuit filed against midwife

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Thursday, April 11, 2013.

The decision to bring a child into the world at home is one made by prospective parents in Texas and across the nation. A recently filed lawsuit alleges that a midwife hired to assist in a home birth made errors that led to a serious brain injury to the infant. The case has many ...

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Man injured in car crash following police chase

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

When an individual is injured in a car crash, there are a number of ways to seek legal recourse. In many cases, criminal charges result from a Texas car crash, and victims are vindicated by the results of the criminal justice system. In other instances, victims decide to pursue a...

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Texas car crash injures 8, leads to drunk driving arrest

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, January 31, 2013.

When an individual is injured in a car accident, the result is an immediate and unexpected shift in that person's life. At one end of the scale sits relatively minor incidents in which a small degree of property damage and minor injuries are sustained due to a car crash. In other...

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Fatal Texas car crash ends the life of a talented musician

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Any automobile fatality is a tragic event for the friends and family of the individuals killed in the incident. However, some accidents have effects that reach a larger community. The recent death of a promising musician in a Texas car crash has left many mourning not only the lo...

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Commercial vehicle accidents affect multiple families

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, December 5, 2012.

When a family loses a loved one, the grief process can take many forms and can last for months and even years following the death. It can be argued that the holidays are a particularly rough time of year to suffer an unexpected loss. Sadly, one family is now beginning the grievi...

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2 dead in Thanksgiving Day car crash of over 100 vehicles

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, November 29, 2012.

Texas readers will be familiar with the story of a huge traffic pile-up that took place on Thanksgiving Day. Over 100 vehicles were involved in the incident. Authorities believe that one car crash on the eastbound portion of Interstate 10 led to a series of chain reaction acciden...

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