Category: Young Adults
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
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
June is National Safety Month
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Serious Injury, Young Adults The National Safety Council has designated the month of June as National Safety Month. Efforts focus on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the roads and in homes and communities. The NSC website is offeringContinue reading
How To Keep Your Family Safe This Spring Break Near Water
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories airport, Auto/Car Crashes, Children, drowning, road trip, Serious Injury, spring break, swimming pool, Young Adults As families hit the road or head to the airport for spring break fun, we want to share some safety tips to help make your vacation injury and accident free if you are planning to vacation near water. Safety inContinue 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
Think Twice About These Routine Medical Tests Part 10 Annual Physical
We wrap our series on Routine Medical Tests to Avoid with a look at yearly physical exams. According to this AARP article, doctors are warning that some routine medical tests may do more harm than good as well as wasteContinue reading
Think Twice About These Routine Medical Tests Part 6 Pap Test
Continuing our look at 10 Medical Tests to Avoid, doctors are warning that some routine medical tests may do more harm than good as well as waste billions of dollars in health care costs annually. According to this AARP article,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
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
Dog Bites Leave Physical and Emotional Scars
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, dog bite, Serious Injury, wrongful death, Young Adults Dog bites can lead to minor or serious injuries, and sometimes even death. Dog owners, especially if they know their dog is aggressive and has bitten someone in the past, have an obligation to keep the dog contained or caged.Continue reading