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4 Things to Do After Being a Victim of a Hit-And-Run
The news is filled with stories of hit-and-run crashes. Usually, a pedestrian is crossing the street when a driver speeds through the intersection, striking the victim and leaving them for dead. However, these incidents can happen almost anywhere, parking lots,Continue reading
Dixon Law Office Founder Noted Speaker Gets an “A”
Dixon Law Office founder, G. Grant Dixon III, recently spoke at a seminar titled, “Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every Attorney Needs to Know.” In the day-long seminar held in Lisle, Illinois, Grant discussed a variety of complex topicsContinue reading
Triple Eight Distribution Recalls Bicycle Helmets
Triple Eight Distribution, Inc. has recalled children and youth bicycle helmets because users could suffer head injuries after a fall. The helmets, sold from August 2006 through November 2011, do not comply with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission forContinue reading
Dangerous Recalled Heaters Can Kill
Cold winter weather is rapidly taking over the country. This time of year, many people use space heaters to warms their rooms. Sadly, fires are often caused by these heaters. Some of these fires are caused by dangerous, defective heaters. Continue reading
The Right Hook
Bicyclists are required to ride on the right side of the road unless safety conditions require them to ride elsewhere. This rule, known as ride right, puts cyclists in a difficult position when riding in traffic at intersections. When theContinue reading
Dangerous Riders
Television and film have glamorized the dangerous riding by bicycle messengers. “Bicycle messengers who ride their bikes in a reckless and dangerous way make all people who ride bicycles look like they are dangerous,” said G. Grant Dixon III ofContinue reading
Falls from Windows Injure 5,000+ Kids Every Year
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a study that shows more than 5,100 kids visit emergency rooms each year, suffering injuries after falling from windows. From 1990 through 2008, a staggering 98,415 children were treated in emergency rooms for injuries from window falls. Continue reading
Fewer Medical Malpractice Claims, Payments Even Lower
A recent article published by the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that only 1.6% of doctors had claims against them in a year that resulted in payment. “This article documents what we have been saying for years. The factsContinue reading
Heatstroke, A Danger for Athletes
At a time when much of the country suffers from extreme heat, many kids are well into their pre-season training for Fall sports. “The heat presents a very real danger for everyone but particularly children and student-athletes,” said G. GrantContinue reading
Pedestrian Safety
Taking a stroll along the sidewalk is a pleasure most of us enjoy. However, when a driver is not paying attention, it can be dangerous. Dixon Law Office founder G. Grant Dixon III represented a woman who was walking on theContinue reading