Category: Children
Hidden Dangers in Holiday Toys and Decorating
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, choking, holiday, Serious Injury, strangulation, toys This time of year, everyone is busier than ever planning holiday meals, decorating, gift shopping and entertaining. However, amidst all the excited hustle and bustle, the holidays can bring extra hazards right into your home, including injuries from decorations, newContinue reading
Toddler Dies in Window Blind Cord Accident
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, Serious Injury, strangulation, suffocation, window blinds, wrongful death Window blind cord strangulation is a silent and quick killer, and it’s one of the top hidden dangers in homes. Many times, a small child dies in a window cord accident with a parent right in the room or closeby.Continue 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
5 Costume Hazards to Avoid This Halloween
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, Halloween, Serious Injury, teens, Young Adults Transforming yourself into a superhero, princess, favorite animal or legendary sports star at Halloween is no doubt one of the most magical parts of childhood. But parents need to be sure costumes fit correctly and meet safety standards before kidsContinue reading
Avoid Eye Injuries This Halloween
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, eye injury, Halloween, Serious Injury, slip trip and fall, teens, Young Adults Halloween is quickly approaching. Before trick-or-treaters don costumes and have their fill of candy and treats, Dixon Law Office wants to share some safety tips to make your child’s celebration safer and a lot more fun. Sadly, each year manyContinue reading
Summer Hazards Part Six Lawn Mowers
Wrapping up our series on summer safety for children is a final tip to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summerContinue reading
Summer Hazards Part Five All Terrain Vehicles
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories all-terrain vehicles, ATVs, Children, Serious Injury, teens, Young Adults Next up in our series on summer safety for children is another tip to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summerContinue reading
Summer Hazards Part Four Skateboards, Scooters and Skates
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, Heelys, scooter, Serious Injury, Skateboard Accidents, skating, Young Adults Next up in our series on summer safety for children is another tip to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summerContinue reading
Summer Hazards Part Three Bicycle Safety
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Bicycle Crash, Bike Accidents, Children, Serious Injury, Young Adults Next up in our series on summer safety for children is another tip to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summerContinue reading
Summer Hazards Part Two Playground Safety
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, equipment, playground injuries, Serious Injury As you settle into summer fun, we want to share some tips to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summer safetyContinue reading