Category: Children
Soccer Goal Safety Law Prevents Tragic Injuries, Death
Eight years ago, a moveable soccer goal tipped over onto the head of Zach Tran, killing him. A new Illinois law will prevent serious injuries and deaths like Zach’s. The new law is called the Moveable Soccer Goal Safety ActContinue reading
When a Dog Attacks
At Dixon Law Office, we recently met with the family of a young girl who was at the home of a friend. She was just sitting on the couch. Suddenly, the dog of the family she was visiting, got lose. TheContinue reading
Target Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target have announced a recall of over 200,000 wooden step stools. The stools are made of wooden and have two steps with storage under one of the steps. The recalled stools are calledContinue reading
Serious Injuries from Bus Crash, Serious Results
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Infants, Pedestrian Injuries, Truck Crashes, Young Adults When a pedestrian is crossing the street, they assume they are safe. “This woman was doing exactly what she was supposed to do. She was crossing with the light and in the crosswalk. The bus driver just blew it,” saidContinue reading
Truck Crashes – Trucks Must Follow the Same Rules of the Road
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Infants, Truck Crashes, Young Adults Some of the most horrific and tragic crashes involve large trucks and semis. Many of these trucks weigh more than 80,000 and cause tremendous damage when involved in a crash. Well-established regulations require trucks to follow the same rules ofContinue reading
Huge Recall of Defective Bicycle Helmets
More than 31,000 Bell Exodus bicycle helmets have been recalled. Bell Sports of Scotts Valley, California, has recalled ALL Bell Exodus bicycle helmets sold between August of 2009 and March of 2011. The helmets were sold in the US, mostlyContinue reading
Bicycle Deaths
Everyone knows that riding a bicycle is great exercise and a wonderful way to experience the great outdoors. It can also be deadly. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 630 people died in bicycle-related accidents in 2009. “ManyContinue reading
Once Every 10 Minutes
In 2009, more than 51,000 people suffered an injury while riding a bicycle that was serious enough to require a trip to the emergency room. That means about every 10 minutes, someone is injured in a bicycle accident. The sameContinue reading
Car Seat Safety – Children Under 1 Year Old
Before you take your new baby on the road, make sure you have a safe car seat. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, children less than 12 months old should be in a rear-facing car seat. Seats thatContinue reading
Pool Safety – Drain Covers Recalled
Summer is pool season. Whether you swim in a neighborhood pool or one in your backyard, you assume the pool has been designed and maintained properly. Sadly, that is frequently not the case. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has announcedContinue reading