Category: Auto/Car Crashes
Cyclist Crushed By Construction Truck
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Bike Accidents, injury, wrongful death, Young Adults A man was riding his bike when a truck suddenly pulled out from behind a construction barrier. The bicyclist was crushed underneath the truck and, sadly, killed. You can learn more about the story here. When there is a collisionContinue reading
Uninsured Motorist Policy
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, injury, insurance claims, Legal Terms, Liability, Uninsured It’s a term that technically many people are unaware of. But the fact is that the law requires insurance companies have this magical thing built into their policies. Essentially uninsured motorist coverage means that your insurance company will cover youContinue reading
Hit and Run During Live Radio Interview
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, injury, Older Adults, Pedestrian Injuries, wrongful death, Young Adults Matt Williams is the general manager of the Washington Nationals baseball team. Yesterday, he was in his car speaking with a local radio station about his team and the upcoming game. While stopped in traffic, he is rear-ended by anotherContinue reading
What is “wrongful death”?
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Bike Accidents, Children, Older Adults, wrongful death, Young Adults As the name implies, a wrongful death occurs when someone takes the life of another without cause. When a death occurs because of the negligence – wrongful conduct – of another, that can lead to a wrongful death lawsuit. InContinue reading
Passing a Funeral Procession
Today’s question is “Can I pass a funeral procession?” In Illinois (and most other States), funeral processions are given special privileges. They are allowed to follow the lead car in the procession through neighborhoods, cities and intersections ignoring traffic signalsContinue reading
Snow Plow Liability
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Older Adults, slip and fall, Young Adults As the snow falls, our attention turns to winter fun. But with the piles of snow comes a business in the northern climates, snow plow companies. Snow plow contractors, both small and large, have certain duties and responsibilities. For example,Continue reading
Dixon Addresses Lawyers About Tough Issues
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, hospital, injury, Pedestrian Injuries, Product Liability, seminar Dixon Law Office founder, G. Grant Dixon III, will speak regarding liens in personal injury cases. “Most lawyers know about liens in personal injury case but few know how to effectively negotiate them,” Grant said. Grant is a recognized authorityContinue reading
Four Top Reasons Social Security Disability Applications Are Denied
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Bike Accidents, medication errors, Nursing Home, Older Adults, Pedestrian Injuries, slip and fall, swimming pool, Train Crashes, Truck Crashes, wrongful death, Young Adults If you or a loved one have been injured and have a long-term disability, applying for Social Security Disability benefits is one option to provide needed financial assistance. The sad reality is that most first-time Social Security Disability (called “SSD”)Continue reading
Bicycle Accidents Involving Children
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Bike Accidents, Children, wrongful death Nothing is more tragic than a seriously injured child. On bicycles, children are particularly vulnerable. The thrill of riding at a greater speed might be fun but also presents many dangers. Small minds cannot anticipate problems and children are simplyContinue reading
Dixon Teaches Lawyers Tough Topics
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Bike Accidents, Children, hospital, Infants, injury, Pedestrian Injuries, Product Liability, Young Adults Dixon Law Office founder, G. Grant Dixon III, has been asked to speak regarding liens in personal injury cases. One of the dirty little secrets in personal injury cases is that hospitals, doctors, and other medical providers often refuse toContinue reading