Category: Serious Injury
Common Winter Sports Injuries
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories ice, Serious Injury, Skiing, Sledding, snow, Snowboarding, sports injury Sledding, skiing, ice skating and snow boarding are the outdoor sports of choice this time of year. However, Chicago area winter sports injuries can be serious and sometimes even fatal. Common injuries from winter sports include sprains, strains, dislocations andContinue reading
Bicyclists and Stop Signs
While bicyclists are required to follow the same rules as motorists, they often don’t and this actually may be a good thing. Many times, cyclists do not come to a complete stop at a stop sign or they do notContinue reading
Hidden Dangers in Holiday Toys and Decorating
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, choking, holiday, Serious Injury, strangulation, toys This time of year, everyone is busier than ever planning holiday meals, decorating, gift shopping and entertaining. However, amidst all the excited hustle and bustle, the holidays can bring extra hazards right into your home, including injuries from decorations, newContinue reading
Toddler Dies in Window Blind Cord Accident
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, Serious Injury, strangulation, suffocation, window blinds, wrongful death Window blind cord strangulation is a silent and quick killer, and it’s one of the top hidden dangers in homes. Many times, a small child dies in a window cord accident with a parent right in the room or closeby.Continue reading
3 Most Common Injuries at Halloween
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Halloween, Serious Injury, teens, Young Adults Halloween is just around the corner. Kids and adults alike will be celebrating throughout the weekend as well as at school and during trick-or-treating on October 31. As you and your loved ones embark on all the festivities, Dixon LawContinue reading
5 Costume Hazards to Avoid This Halloween
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, Halloween, Serious Injury, teens, Young Adults Transforming yourself into a superhero, princess, favorite animal or legendary sports star at Halloween is no doubt one of the most magical parts of childhood. But parents need to be sure costumes fit correctly and meet safety standards before kidsContinue reading
Avoid Eye Injuries This Halloween
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, eye injury, Halloween, Serious Injury, slip trip and fall, teens, Young Adults Halloween is quickly approaching. Before trick-or-treaters don costumes and have their fill of candy and treats, Dixon Law Office wants to share some safety tips to make your child’s celebration safer and a lot more fun. Sadly, each year manyContinue reading
3 Important Rules for Pedestrian Injury Claims
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Older Adults, Pedestrian Injuries, Serious Injury, wrongful death, Young Adults Pedestrians are the most vulnerable people on the road. Completely unprotected, they put their lives in the hands of drivers. When things go wrong, it is often with very tragic results. Drivers have the duty to follow the rules ofContinue reading
Summer Hazards Part Six Lawn Mowers
Wrapping up our series on summer safety for children is a final tip to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summerContinue reading
Summer Hazards Part Five All Terrain Vehicles
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories all-terrain vehicles, ATVs, Children, Serious Injury, teens, Young Adults Next up in our series on summer safety for children is another tip to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summerContinue reading