Tag: Truck Accidents

Liability for Truck Wrecks in Construction Zones

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

More than 25,000 traffic accidents occurred in construction zones in Texas in 2022, resulting in 205 deaths and nearly 800 serious injuries, according to TxDOT. Several of those wrecks involved 18-wheelers and other large commercial trucks. If you ever get hurt in a crash with a ...

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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 Danger of Improper Maintenance in the Trucking Industry

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Truck accidents often have devastating consequences. While driver negligence is a common cause of these accidents, improper maintenance contributes to many semi crashes. In any case involving a truck crash, it's important to take a close look at all the potential causes. Knowi...

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Are Fatal Semi Accidents on the Rise?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Are Fatal Semi Accidents on the Rise?

Few accidents have as much potential for catastrophe as large truck crashes. Semi truck accidents can lead to serious injuries and death even at slower speeds. For that reason, any increase in truck crashes needs to be taken seriously. Heading in the Wrong Direction ...

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Audit Finds Weaknesses in Oversight of Truck Driver Medical Exam Data

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Trucking Industry on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
Audit Finds Weaknesses in Oversight of Truck Driver Medical Exam Data

Audit Finds Weaknesses in Oversight of Truck Driver Medical Exam Data A new audit has revealed multiple flaws in how a key federal agency monitors the qualifications of medical examiners who examine commercial truck drivers and certify they are physically healthy enough to get b...

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Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19

Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19 Delivery truck drivers are working under tight deadlines due to COVID-19, whether they’re under pressure to deliver products to someone’s doorstep or bulk items to stores. The evolution of commerce and on-demand delivery has p...

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Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19

Delivery truck drivers are working under tight deadlines due to COVID-19, whether they're under pressure to deliver products to someone's doorstep or bulk items to stores. The evolution of commerce and on-demand delivery has put incredible strain on the trucking industry and deli...

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Why Stopping Distance Plays a Big Role in Big Rig Rear-End Collisions

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Sunday, August 25, 2019.
Why Stopping Distance Plays a Big Role in Big Rig Rear-End Collisions

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), approximately 20 percent of all truck accidents involve rear-end collisions. The DOT estimates that about 23,000 people are injured, and 700 people are killed each year due to rear-end truck crashes. Specific...

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Preventing Texas Truck Accidents Addresses All Commuters’ Safety

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
Preventing Texas Truck Accidents Addresses All Commuters’ Safety

While fender benders that slow down your daily commute can be annoying, truck accidents can pose a much more serious threat to everyone on the road. This past May, an 18-wheeler traveling on Interstate 20 collided with an overhead sign, causing the truck to flip and catch fire. ...

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Underride Truck Crashes Could Become Survivable

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.
Underride Truck Crashes Could Become Survivable

A bill currently in the U.S. Congress, the Stop Underride Act of 2017, would require interstate trucks to have guards on the front of trucks and sides of trailers to prevent smaller vehicles from going under trucks during accidents an "underride". If passed, the legislation would...

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