Category: Infants
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
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
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
When a Dog Attacks
At Dixon Law Office, we recently met with the family of a young girl who was at the home of a friend. She was just sitting on the couch. Suddenly, the dog of the family she was visiting, got lose. TheContinue reading
Serious Injuries from Bus Crash, Serious Results
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Infants, Pedestrian Injuries, Truck Crashes, Young Adults When a pedestrian is crossing the street, they assume they are safe. “This woman was doing exactly what she was supposed to do. She was crossing with the light and in the crosswalk. The bus driver just blew it,” saidContinue reading
Truck Crashes – Trucks Must Follow the Same Rules of the Road
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Infants, Truck Crashes, Young Adults Some of the most horrific and tragic crashes involve large trucks and semis. Many of these trucks weigh more than 80,000 and cause tremendous damage when involved in a crash. Well-established regulations require trucks to follow the same rules ofContinue reading
Car Seat Safety – Children Under 1 Year Old
Before you take your new baby on the road, make sure you have a safe car seat. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, children less than 12 months old should be in a rear-facing car seat. Seats thatContinue reading
Pool Safety – Drain Covers Recalled
Summer is pool season. Whether you swim in a neighborhood pool or one in your backyard, you assume the pool has been designed and maintained properly. Sadly, that is frequently not the case. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has announcedContinue reading