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Are Roadways More Dangerous Around Thanksgiving?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Friday, November 20, 2020.
Are Roadways More Dangerous Around Thanksgiving?

For many people, Thanksgiving is more than just a one-day holiday; it’s a great time to use vacation days and take a four- or five-day break from the stress of work. Often, people use the time to visit local bars and reconnect with friends and family who are back in town. This ...

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I Was Hit By a Drunk Driver Who Was Overserved. Can I Sue the Bar?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Sunday, October 25, 2020.
I Was Hit By a Drunk Driver Who Was Overserved. Can I Sue the Bar?

Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents remain all too common despite tougher laws and more awareness of the issue. When an intoxicated driver injures or kills someone in a car wreck, most of the time the legal responsibility falls on the drunk driver to pay for the victim’s dam...

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New Data Shows Fewer Motor Vehicle Deaths in Texas

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death on Thursday, October 15, 2020.
New Data Shows Fewer Motor Vehicle Deaths in Texas

Texas roadways were less deadly in 2019, according to data from the Department of Transportation. In mid-2020, the department released its report on 2019 Texas Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, and it contains several pieces of good news about auto accidents.  Motor vehicle fatali...

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What Are Expert Witnesses and How Do They Affect My Auto Accident Case?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Monday, September 14, 2020.
What Are Expert Witnesses and How Do They Affect My Auto Accident Case?

In a personal injury lawsuit following an auto accident, the plaintiff (the person who filed the case) must prove that he/she was injured, as well as prove the other driver's fault. Evidence must be used to prove that the other driver was at least 50% responsible for the crash. T...

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What Is Pain and Suffering and How Is It Calculated?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Monday, September 7, 2020.
What Is Pain and Suffering and How Is It Calculated?

After a truck accident or car wreck, you might face expensive medical bills, lost wages, car repair bills and other monetary damages. These are usually fairly easy to understand and calculate. But other injuries, most notably pain and suffering, are not so easy to quantify. ...

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What Is the Eggshell Skull Rule and How Does It Protect Vulnerable People?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries, Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Some of us have physical conditions that make us more susceptible to serious injury. For example, someone with brittle bone syndrome might suffer broken bones and serious pain due to an accident, while others might walk away unscathed. The person at fault for a motor vehicle acc...

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Should You Apologize After a Car Accident?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

The aftermath of a car accident is emotional. People are upset, frustrated, shocked and someone may be physically injured, too. In this situation, it’s almost a reflex to apologize, even if you’re not entirely sure that you’re the one to blame. In an auto accident, you must...

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Why Thorough Investigations Win Truck Accident Injury Cases

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Personal Injury, Truck Accident Injuries, Truck Accidents on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Why Thorough Investigations Win Truck Accident Injury Cases

As hard as it may be to believe, the chaotic aftermath of a truck wreck is also the starting point of accident investigation. What happens in the minutes, hours, days and weeks to follow is crucial for an injured person, because the results of an accident investigation will have ...

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Will Coronavirus Affect Car Accident Cases in Texas?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Will Coronavirus Affect Car Accident Cases in Texas?

The ongoing coronavirus emergency continues to disrupt most people’s lives in some way, and the judicial system is no exception. Several people have asked us whether COVID-19 could affect a car accident case, whether it’s a pending case that’s already in progress or a case ...

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What’s Involved in a Truck Accident Investigation?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, October 21, 2019.
What’s Involved in a Truck Accident Investigation?

As one of Texas’ leading law firms representing people injured in truck accidents, we have seen time and again the difference a prompt, thorough investigation makes to the success of an injured person’s legal claim. In the chaotic aftermath of a truck wreck, it is all too eas...

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