Category: wrongful death
What Is A Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim is a type of lawsuit that is filed when someone dies as a result of another person’s negligence or intentional actions. The purpose of a wrongful death claim is to provide compensation to the surviving familyContinue 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 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
Tips for a Safe July 4th Water Hazards
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, drowning, swimming pool, wrongful death, Young Adults Fourth of July weekend means it’s time for trips to the lake or pool, fireworks displays and backyard barbecues. But, it’s also a time that can easily be marred with dangers. Protect your loved ones with the following tips andContinue reading
Tips for a Safe July 4th Fireworks
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories 4th of July, Children, fireworks, Serious Injury, wrongful death, Young Adults The Fourth of July means it’s time for trips to the lake or pool, fireworks displays and backyard barbecues. But, it’s also a time that can easily be marred with dangers. Protect your loved ones with the following tips 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
Kids and Accidental Gun Deaths
As our nation grieves and mourns the recent loss of life in the Orlando shooting tragedy, it seems gun deaths – both intentional and unintentional – are in the news more and more frequently. And, many of these gun deathsContinue reading
Preventable Injuries Part Three Age 25 to 64
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories drug overdose, Older Adults, opioid, prescription drugs, wrongful death, Young Adults Next up in our series on the National Safety Council’s National Safety Month this June is a look at the leading cause of preventable death for those aged 25 to 64. We are sharing what you should know about preventableContinue reading
Preventable Injuries Part One Infant
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, crib, Serious Injury, suffocation, wrongful death As part of the National Safety Council’s National Safety Month this June, the NSC released a report about preventable injuries and the top risks in four different age groups. Preventable injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in theContinue reading
New Epidemic of Distracted Walking
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories cell phone, Pedestrian Injuries, Serious Injury, wrongful death An increasingly common new epidemic is “distracted walking,” and it’s causing accidents and injuries at an alarming rate. According to a study by Injury Facts 2015, distracted walking incidents involving cell phones accounted for more than 11,000 injuries between 2000Continue reading