Tag: personal injury

What Is the Statute of Limitations in Texas Auto Accident Cases?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Friday, November 3, 2023.

The phrase "statute of limitations" is essentially a legal way of saying "time limit." In Texas, the normal statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years. That means if you intend to sue the person who caused your injury, you must do so no more than two years from...

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Halloween Safety Tips From Personal Injury Lawyers

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Halloween is around the corner, and kids around the Dallas-Fort Worth area are looking forward to putting on their costumes and going trick-or-treating. Plenty of college students and adults will be going to Halloween parties, too. While the spooky holiday is a lot of fun, it’s...

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How Does Modified Comparative Fault Affect Your Injury Case?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

You’ve been involved in a motor vehicle crash in Texas, and you believe it was the other driver’s fault. But the other driver is claiming you were at least partially at fault. Both of you report the accident to your insurers, and different settlement offers come in. Rather th...

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Is the Driver Behind Always Liable in a Rear-End Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Rear-end collisions account for more than 25 percent of all auto accidents each year, making them one of the most common types of wrecks. While the trailing driver is often found at fault in rear-end accidents, that isn’t always the case. Does Texas Have a Law Stating Who Is ...

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Can I File a Claim for Hearing Loss Due to an Auto Accident?

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

While everyone knows car and truck accidents cause obvious injuries like broken bones and serious lacerations, other injuries aren't so obvious to anyone except the victim. Hearing loss is one of those injuries, and it can be severe and permanent. Those who lose their hearing aft...

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How Bad Weather Makes Truck Wrecks More Likely

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

One might think that the size and weight of big rigs would help these vehicles stay more stable in snow, rain and other weather conditions, but Mother Nature disagrees. Bad weather can make large trucks tougher to control and harder to stop, which poses a risk to everyone else on...

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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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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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Improper Maintenance of Semi-Trucks

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, and they’re caused by a range of factors, from driver error to road conditions and other vehicles on the road. However, one aspect that’s often overlooked in truck accident cases is the role of improper maintenance. Proper m...

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Recent Trends in Truck Accident Law

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

The trucking industry is constantly evolving. As a result, the legal landscape surrounding truck accidents is also in a state of flux. In recent years, several significant developments and trends in truck accident law have had a significant impact on the rights of truck accident ...

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