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Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories animal attacks, Children, compensation, drunk drivers, injury, Pedestrian Injuries, Serious Injury, slip and fall, wrongful death, Young Adults Winter brings temperature drops, snow and ice, and fewer hours of sunlight each day, but these extreme outdoor conditions do not stop Chicago-area runners. While these hearty souls cannot be stopped from getting in their miles, there are extra precautionsContinue reading
Illinois Among Top Five States in Bike Fatalities
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Bike Accidents, Children, drunk drivers, injury, Serious Injury, Uninsured, wrongful death There’s no doubt, it is dangerous for bicyclists to share the road with vehicles. Illinois, in fact, is one of the most perilous states for those commuting or traveling via bike. A recent Chicago Tribune article reported that Illinois isContinue reading
Pedestrian Ping Pong
He had no chance. A pedestrian was crossing the street with the light. A car ran the red light, striking the pedestrian. He went flying across the intersection like a ping pong ball. Sadly, the pedestrian was killed. It isContinue reading
Fall From Window
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, Serious Injury, slip and fall, workers compensation, wrongful death, Young Adults We assume that our home is a safe place. But the headlines prove that this is not always the case. One surprisingly common injury is falls from windows. These falls can result in catastrophic injuries because they often occur onContinue reading
Violence in the Workplace
The headlines seem to report a new problem almost every day. Someone comes to an office and shoots his coworkers. Someone is attacked while sitting at his desk. All are tragic. There are lots of questions after such tragedy. WhyContinue reading
Paralyzing Injury
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Older Adults, Pedestrian Injuries, Serious Injury, wrongful death, Young Adults It is never a good thing to hear your doctor discuss paralysis. It is, frankly, very scary. Paralysis means the loss of ability to move some body part. It might be a finger after a wrist injury. It might beContinue reading
Pedestrian Struck After Crash
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Older Adults, Pedestrian Injuries, Serious Injury, wrongful death, Young Adults A child is standing at a corner, waiting for the light to change so she can cross. As she is waiting, a car runs the red light and crashes into another. The momentum from the crash causes the two carsContinue reading
Even Higher Price for Longer Lengths
A skyrocketing trend for the summer months- super long hair. And while many are blessed with the ability to grow their locks to ridiculous lengths those of us with shorter follicles are forced to use alternatives. And as much funContinue reading
Bicycle Safety Instructor Hit by Distracted Driver
In San Francisco, a bicycle safety instructor is recovering after a severe accident. This injury arises thanks to the growing population of distracted drivers in the United States. Professional bicycle safety instructor Bert Hill was pedaling down the street, wearingContinue reading
Avoid the Dangers of Medications
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories compensation, Drugs, injury, medication, medication errors, wrongful death Last month was National Safety Month and in honor of the recognition we here at DLO thought it would be a good idea to team up with the National Safety Council and give you tips on how to opioid painkillersContinue reading