Category: Auto/Car Crashes
Seeing Is Believing: Witness Statements and Their Significance in Car Accidents
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents The most important thing to do right after being in an accident is get appropriate help. Further steps include reporting the accident to authorities as specified by the State Laws of Illinois. Another crucial aspect to take care of isContinue reading
New Illinois Laws in the New Year
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Bicycle Crash, Bike Accidents, Legal Rights, Nursing Home, Nursing Home Abuse, Older Adults, Truck Crashes Bicyclists, nursing home residents and commercial truck drivers are among the Illinois residents who will be affected by new laws that take effect in 2017. Attorney Grant Dixon, founder of Dixon Law Office, helps personal injury clients navigate laws –Continue reading
Protect Yourself From Holiday Scams
‘Tis the season … for holiday scams. Cyber criminals are active and aggressive this holiday season, according to a new report from the FBI. Scammers will be working overtime to try to steal your money and personal information. This timeContinue reading
3 Most Common Injuries at Halloween
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Halloween, Serious Injury, teens, Young Adults Halloween is just around the corner. Kids and adults alike will be celebrating throughout the weekend as well as at school and during trick-or-treating on October 31. As you and your loved ones embark on all the festivities, Dixon LawContinue 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
June is PTSD Awareness Month
The National Center for PTSD has designated June as PTSD Awareness Month, aiming to spread the word about posttraumatic stress disorder and its effective treatments. After a trauma or life-threatening event, it is common to have reactions such as upsettingContinue 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
5 Key Facts on Where and When Pedestrian Accidents Occur
Now that the weather outside is sunny and warm, many people are opting to walk to school, work and other places more often. Unfortunately, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), pedestrians were one of the few groupsContinue 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
New 2017 Illinois Laws
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Bike Accidents, Legal Rights, Nursing Home, Nursing Home Abuse, workers compensation Bicyclists, nursing home residents and commercial truck drivers are among the Illinois residents who will be affected by new laws that take effect in 2017. Attorney Grant Dixon, founder of Dixon Law Office, helps personal injury clients navigate laws –Continue reading