Category: Serious Injury
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and You Are Not Alone
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories brain injury, concussion, Serious Injury, sports injury, Young Adults Each year the Brain Injury Association of America leads the brain injury community in raising awareness about brain injuries by designating the month of March as a time to recognize and support the millions of Americans who live with brainContinue reading
4 Questions You Must Ask if You Fall
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories fall, Serious Injury, Skid, slip and fall, slip trip and fall When you fall down, it is always sudden, unexpected and embarrassing. But, many times, falls happen as the result of something someone did wrong. It could be from a box left out, a downspout draining onto a sidewalk, or aContinue reading
Think Twice About These Routine Medical Tests Part 5 Lower Back Pain Tests
We continue our series on 10 Medical Tests to Avoid with a look at commonly used tests for lower back pain. According to this AARP article, doctors warn that some routine medical tests may do more harm than good asContinue 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
New Illinois Laws for 2016 Underage Drinkers
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Serious Injury, underage drinking, wrongful death, Young Adults Continuing our series on New Illinois Laws in 2016 is a look at new regulations involving underage drinkers. Underage Drinker Immunity – In 2016, underage drinkers who call 911 for help will have immunity. This new law provides legal protectionContinue reading
G. Grant Dixon III Speaker on January 22 NBI Webcast on Evidence
G. Grant Dixon III, founder of personal injury law firm Dixon Law Office, will be a featured guest speaker in an upcoming NBI video webcast on January 22, 2016. Titled, “Evidence from Start to Finish,” the continuing legal education seminarContinue reading
New Illinois Laws for 2016 Concussions
Continuing our look at new laws for 2016, new regulations regarding Concussions are among the hundreds of new laws passed by Illinois lawmakers that took effect on January 1, 2016. Concussions – A new law now mandates all Illinois highContinue reading
Holiday Safety Part 4 Shopping Center Safety
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories elderly, holiday, injury, parking garage, premises liability, Serious Injury, shopping center, slip and fall Wrapping up our Holiday Safety series is a look at potential dangers while visiting shopping centers. With only a couple days left before Christmas, last-minute shoppers will be heading to stores, malls and shopping centers. While it is a festiveContinue reading
Holiday Travel Safety Part 2 Airport Safety
Travel organization AAA predicts the number of holiday travelers this year will top 100 million for the first time ever. While it is a joyous and festive time of year, it can also be a very dangerous time to beContinue reading
Bike Accident New Client Video
In our latest client case video, Grant Dixon goes to the scene of a bike accident in the city and discusses what happened to his client and how the case was resolved. In particular, he points out the dangers toContinue reading