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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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Potential Parties to a Truck Accident Lawsuit

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Truck accident cases can be tremendously complex. Among other complexities, these cases can involve multiple parties to the lawsuit. An injured victim may file a lawsuit against the trucking company, the driver and others. Here are some parties who may be involved in a truck acc...

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Important Evidence in Truck Accident Cases

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Truck accidents are often more serious than other types of motor vehicle accidents. The size and speed of a semi-truck, combined with often hazardous roadway conditions, can cause life-changing injuries and death. Accordingly, truck accident legal cases are more serious too. ...

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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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Impaired Drivers & Car Accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving, Impaired Driving, Truck Accidents on Thursday, December 9, 2021.
Impaired Drivers & Car Accidents

There’s no shortage of dangerous driving on Texas roadways. Car and truck accidents are an everyday reality in Dallas-Fort Worth. For the victims of those accidents, it’s important to understand the cause or causes that led to a crash. The Substances of Impairment ...

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Child Seat Safety Needs a Booster Shot

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
Child Seat Safety Needs a Booster Shot

The House of Representatives is introducing a bill aimed at improving booster seat safety. The Booster Seat Safety Act is primarily geared toward improving outcomes in side-on crashes. Existing regulations give the makers of booster seats too much latitude to ignore poor p...

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Self-Driving Trucks Get a Noteworthy Backer

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Self-Driving Trucks Get a Noteworthy Backer

Is it time for autonomous trucking to take over? Replacing human drivers with technology has a lot of appeal. The vast majority of fatal car and truck accidents are the result of driver error. People drive drowsy. People drive drunk. People drive while looking at thei...

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Auto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Auto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for protecting the driving public through education, research, the creation of safety standards and the enforcement of existing rules. It is a key agency at the Department of Transportation when it comes ...

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