Category: Bike Accidents
Client Testimonial Video Bicycle Injury
She was riding her bicycle when suddenly, without warning, a car illegally crossed two lanes of traffic and pulled right out in front of her. In the ensuing crash, she suffered severe injuries requiring multiple surgeries, countless therapy sessions andContinue 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
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
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
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
Product Recall Alert
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Bike Accidents, Children, injury, Product Liability, recall, Uncategorized, wrongful death, Young Adults Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of SRAM Recalls Hydraulic Bicycle Brakes. These are high-end brakes used on expensive road bikes, often costing thousands of dollars. They were sold on many models of bikes including, ASI, FujiContinue 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
Divvy Bike Docks Cause for Concern
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Bike Accidents, injury, Product Liability, slip and fall, wrongful death Dotted around the city of Chicago you see them. They are large grey structures with blue bicycles attached to them. They are called Divvy bikes and, according to the manufacturer there are 400 stations holding about 4,000 bikes that canContinue reading
Cyclist on a Mission Struck By Semi, Injured
Jacob Landis is on a mission: raise money and awareness for cochlear implants. This year, he set out to ride his bike to all 30 major league baseball stadiums before the season ended. Why? Jacob was deaf by age 10. Continue reading
Amazon Former CFO Dies in Bicycle Crash
Joy Covey rode her bicycle down a hill when a van turned in front of her. She struck the van and was killed. The 22 year-old van driver was cooperating with police. Ms. Covey joined Amazon in 1996. She becameContinue reading