Category: sports 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
Most Dangerous Chicago Intersections for Runners
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Pedestrian Injuries, runner, running, sports injury, wrongful death, Young Adults Chicago-area running store Fleet Feet recently released a list of 12 most dangerous intersections in Chicago for runners. The store polled runners using Reddit and Twitter to compile the list. Topping the list is Roosevelt and Union in University Village.Continue reading
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
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
Summer Sports Injuries
As we squeeze out all we can of the last weeks of summer, keep in mind this is still prime season for a summer sports injury. Whether it’s beach volleyball, running along the lakefront, or intensive soccer clinics, summer activityContinue reading
Client Testimonial Video on Sports Injury
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, gymnastics, injury, Serious Injury, sports injury Our newest client testimonial video is by a family Dixon Law Office helped with their son’s sports injury lawsuit. The family’s 12-year-old son was participating in an open gym session at a local gymnastics facility in November 2010. The boyContinue reading
Winter Sports Safety
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, Serious Injury, Skiing, Sledding, slip and fall, Snowboarding, sports injury, Tubing, Young Adults Winter brings snow and cold temperatures, which signals the time for cold-weather activities like skiing, sledding, snowboarding and tubing. Whether you are hitting the slopes at a ski resort or heading over to your local sledding hill, keep in mindContinue reading
Sports Injuries
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, injury, Serious Injury, sports injury, Young Adults The Super Bowl may be over but children, teens and recreational athletes are in the thick of winter sports like hockey, basketball and gymnastics. While there is and should be much enjoyment with participating in sports, there also can beContinue reading