Category: Pedestrian Injuries
Falling Ice
Ice falling off buildings is a frightening reality of winter. It is particularly top of mind for those who have to walk among the giant skyscrapers in downtown Chicago where a chunk of ice or a sharp icicle may soarContinue reading
Dangerous Local Intersections
Ten local intersections were identified as dangerous pedestrian crossings in both the city and suburbs, including intersections in La Grange, Burbank, Maywood, Forest Park/Oak Park, Harvey, Westchester and Cicero in a recent study by advocacy group Active Transportation Alliance, whichContinue reading
Dixon Law Office Retained To Handle Naperville Car Fatality Case
Today, the family of Emily Driscoll filed paperwork to begin the legal process by opening an Estate on her behalf. Dixon Law Office has been retained by the family of the Naperville woman killed on November 9. Emily Driscoll, 22,Continue reading
Runner Safety
Winter brings temperature drops, snow and ice, and fewer hours of sunlight each day, but these extreme outdoor conditions do not stop Chicago-area runners. While these hearty souls cannot be stopped from getting in their miles, there are extra precautionsContinue reading
Paralyzing Injury
It is never a good thing to hear your doctor discuss paralysis. It is, frankly, very scary. Paralysis means the loss of ability to move some body part. It might be a finger after a wrist injury. It might beContinue reading
Pedestrian Struck After Crash
A child is standing at a corner, waiting for the light to change so she can cross. As she is waiting, a car runs the red light and crashes into another. The momentum from the crash causes the two carsContinue reading
Nick the Pedestrian
The pedestrian facts for 2012 were recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the results are shocking. The statistics show that in 2012 there was an average of 13 pedestrians killed per day in the United States.Continue reading
Hit and Run During Live Radio Interview
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
Dixon Addresses Lawyers About Tough Issues
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
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