Tag: personal injury

Medical breakthrough in spinal cord damage research

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Thursday, April 18, 2013.

When an individual in Texas suffers a spinal cord injury, the results can be life-altering. The spinal cord can be thought of as the body's main neural thoroughfare, through which messages are sent from the brain to the rest of the body. It is a complex and somewhat mysterious sy...

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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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Brain injury case leads to sizeable settlement

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Thursday, February 14, 2013.

When an individual sustains a significant brain injury at the hands of medical professionals, life takes a sharp detour off of its 'normal' trajectory. When the brain injury is sustained by a child, an entire family is often thrown off-kilter, and left scrambling to determine the...

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Long term care needs for brain injury patients critical

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Thursday, January 3, 2013.

When a person is subjected to a brain injury, there is a potential need for intensive and long term care. While it is not always possible to obtain an accurate prognosis for recovery in regard to brain injuries, the needs of these types of patients differ from other forms of bodi...

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Wrongful death suit may follow criminal charges against driver

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, November 9, 2012.

While driving, Texas residents are constantly scanning the road for the presence of hazards that could lead to an accident. Debris in the roadway, the presence of pedestrians, other traffic in nearby lanes, all of these conditions factor into a driver's choices while driving. In ...

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Family of Houston Texans fan may have wrongful death claim

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, September 14, 2012.

A Houston Texans fan has fallen to his death from an escalator at Reliant Stadium during attendance at a recent preseason finale game in Texas. The preliminary investigation into the incident suggests that the man may have been attempting to slide down the outside of an escalator...

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Texas football fan sues Cowboys over burn injury

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Burn Injuries on Thursday, September 6, 2012.

A Dallas Cowboys fan has sued the team and its owner/general manager following a recent injury sustained during a game. The female fan attended the team's annual Blue and Silver scrimmage game in Aug. 2010, and claims that she was seriously burned during the outing. A Texas court...

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Texas family sues driver and nightclub for wrongful death

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, August 31, 2012.

When celebrating at a drinking establishment, people should take care to drink responsibly. If they do become intoxicated, they need to find a taxi or other means home, since driving drunk can result in serious injury or even a loss of life. In such event, the offending driver m...

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Texas motorcycle accident caused by jaywalkers?

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

A collision occurred on May 27 in Corpus Christi that may take authorities a little time to work out. The accident underscores the importance of observing the rules of the road in Texas. In this case, a motorcycle accident may or may not have been avoidable, depending on who you ...

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