Category: injury
Catherine D. Cavenagh Joins Dixon Law Office
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, injury, Serious Injury, workers compensation, wrongful death We are happy to announce that Catherine D. Cavenagh has joined Dixon Law Office as a trial attorney. Cavenagh is focusing her practice on representing injured workers in complex worker’s compensation cases. She also will represent office clients in catastrophicContinue reading
Dixon Law Office Retained To Handle Naperville Car Fatality Case
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories injury, Pedestrian Injuries, Serious Injury, wrongful death, Young Adults Today, the family of Emily Driscoll filed paperwork to begin the legal process by opening an Estate on her behalf. Dixon Law Office has been retained by the family of the Naperville woman killed on November 9. Emily Driscoll, 22,Continue reading
Runner Safety
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories animal attacks, Children, compensation, drunk drivers, injury, Pedestrian Injuries, Serious Injury, slip and fall, wrongful death, Young Adults Winter brings temperature drops, snow and ice, and fewer hours of sunlight each day, but these extreme outdoor conditions do not stop Chicago-area runners. While these hearty souls cannot be stopped from getting in their miles, there are extra precautionsContinue reading
Illinois Among Top Five States in Bike Fatalities
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Bike Accidents, Children, drunk drivers, injury, Serious Injury, Uninsured, wrongful death There’s no doubt, it is dangerous for bicyclists to share the road with vehicles. Illinois, in fact, is one of the most perilous states for those commuting or traveling via bike. A recent Chicago Tribune article reported that Illinois isContinue reading
Even Higher Price for Longer Lengths
A skyrocketing trend for the summer months- super long hair. And while many are blessed with the ability to grow their locks to ridiculous lengths those of us with shorter follicles are forced to use alternatives. And as much funContinue reading
Bicycle Safety Instructor Hit by Distracted Driver
In San Francisco, a bicycle safety instructor is recovering after a severe accident. This injury arises thanks to the growing population of distracted drivers in the United States. Professional bicycle safety instructor Bert Hill was pedaling down the street, wearingContinue reading
Avoid the Dangers of Medications
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories compensation, Drugs, injury, medication, medication errors, wrongful death Last month was National Safety Month and in honor of the recognition we here at DLO thought it would be a good idea to team up with the National Safety Council and give you tips on how to opioid painkillersContinue reading
Skateboard Accidents
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories compensation, injury, Skateboard Accidents, Young Adults In Texas a Sam Houston State student is in critical condition being treated for severe head trauma after being involved in a collision with a truck while riding his skateboard. According to police reports Clint Colby Stoll, 19, of Beaumont,Continue reading
Super!
Dixon Law Office is proud to announce that its founder, G. Grant Dixon III, has been named a Super Lawyer. Other lawyers submit nominations of those lawyers they think are outstanding contributors to their field. These other lawyers – opponents,Continue reading
Seat Belt Malfunctions
The primary function of a seat belt is to protect the wearer from imminent danger from the crash. And for the most part a seat belt does its job, creating relatively small injury as the result of a crash. ButContinue reading