Category: Children
Swimming Pool Injury Cases
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, Infants, Product Liability, swimming pool, Young Adults The son of the famous singer, Usher, was nearly killed when he was sucked into a pool drain and could not free himself. Most people find it hard to understand but pool filters have high power suction and, when blocked,Continue reading
Playground Injuries
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, Infants, injury, playground injuries, Product Liability As school resumes for kids across the nation, playgrounds will become a part of the daily life of many children. Whether at recess, after school, or in an organized activity, use of playgrounds and the equipment on them increases earlyContinue reading
Seven Injured in School Bus Crash
A driver slammed into the side of a school bus injuring seven yesterday. The crash occurred in the west central Illinois town of Nauvoo. Driver Martin Daley allegedly failed to yield for the school bus, hitting the passenger side rearContinue reading
Hospital Injuries
When you or a loved one needs medical treatment, you have faith and confidence that your doctor, clinic or hospital will provide you with great medical care in a safe environment. Most of the time that is true. But notContinue reading
What Parents Need to Know About the New LATCH System Rules
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Infants, injury, Product Liability, recall, Young Adults The vast majority of car seats for children are installed incorrectly. Back in 2002, the US government mandated all cars come with a system to attach car seats called LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children). While the system worksContinue reading
How to Tell If a Head Injury Needs Medical Attention
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Bike Accidents, Children, Infants, Pedestrian Injuries, Young Adults Traumatic brain injuries like concussions are in the news now more than ever. This is good news. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes how serious brain injuries can be. They recommend you seek immediate medical attention for aContinue reading
Sports Injuries – Rules Prevent Injuries, Paralysis, Death
The name Jack Jablonsky may mean nothing to you but his is the latest in a long line of injuries to kids who play sports. Each year, more than 38,000,000 children and adolescents participate in organized sports in the USContinue reading
Race for ACES
Friends, Dixon Law Office is one of the title sponsors for the First Annual Le Tour de Burbs Rally to raise money for ACES. When teens need counseling and support, there is often a gap in available, affordable services evenContinue reading
Riding Bicycles on Crosswalks, Sidewalks
“Most States allow bicycles to be ridden on sidewalks,” said G. Grant Dixon III, founder of Dixon Law Office and an avid cyclist. Grant continued, “The restriction is usually that the bike rider has to watch out for pedestrians.” IllinoisContinue reading
Bicycles Riding on Roads – Is Right Right?
As young children, we are taught to ride our bikes on the right side of the road. Generally that is the right answer but not always. “Most States have laws that allow bicycles to ride in other places at certainContinue reading