Category: Children
April 25 is Playground Safety Week
National Safety Council has designated April 25-29 as Playground Safety Week as a reminder to be aware and use good judgment when it comes to outdoor play equipment. Playgrounds today are much safer than they were a few decades ago,Continue reading
How To Keep Your Family Safe This Spring Break Near Water
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories airport, Auto/Car Crashes, Children, drowning, road trip, Serious Injury, spring break, swimming pool, Young Adults As families hit the road or head to the airport for spring break fun, we want to share some safety tips to help make your vacation injury and accident free if you are planning to vacation near water. Safety inContinue reading
Charges Considered in Pit Bull Mauling of Boy
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories animal attacks, Children, dog bite, Serious Injury, wrongful death This is a very sad situation, but unfortunately, it occurs all too frequently. Authorities in California are considering whether to seek charges against a 24-year-old woman whose three pit bull terriers attacked and killed her 9-year-old brother on January 3.Continue reading
Dixon Law Office Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary with Donations to Bridge Communities
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, community event, holiday, Volunteer and charity work As part of the celebration of the 15-year anniversary of our firm, Dixon Law Office made “15-themed” donations to three local community organizations. One of these charities is Bridge Communities, an organization based in Glen Ellyn that provides homeless familiesContinue reading
Halloween Safety Part 3 Candy Safety
Kids soon will be running from door-to-door collecting candy. Here are some tips for parents to help their kids be safe this Halloween. 1. Feed your child a good meal before trick-or-treating or attending a Halloween party to discourage themContinue reading
Halloween Safety Part 2 Injury Prevention
As Halloween quickly approaches, we want to share some safety tips to make your child’s celebration safer and a lot more fun. Sadly, each year many children are injured when celebrating Halloween. Parents should keep in mind, according to theContinue reading
Precious Cargo One Piece Garment Recall
On August 6, Precious Cargo recalled infant one-piece garments due to a choking hazard. The snaps on the one-piece garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. This poses a very dangerous situation and could put many childrenContinue reading
The Childrens Place Boys Jacket Recall
On August 6, The Children’s Place recalled boys’ varsity jackets due to a choking hazard. The Children’s Place has recalled about 13,700 jackets that were sold in the U.S. The jackets are made of knitted fleece material and range inContinue reading
Summer Sports Injuries
As we squeeze out all we can of the last weeks of summer, keep in mind this is still prime season for a summer sports injury. Whether it’s beach volleyball, running along the lakefront, or intensive soccer clinics, summer activityContinue reading
Dog Bites Leave Physical and Emotional Scars
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, dog bite, Serious Injury, wrongful death, Young Adults Dog bites can lead to minor or serious injuries, and sometimes even death. Dog owners, especially if they know their dog is aggressive and has bitten someone in the past, have an obligation to keep the dog contained or caged.Continue reading