Category: slip and fall
Falls at Work
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories injury, Older Adults, slip and fall, workers compensation, wrongful death, Young Adults When you are working, you have the right to expect your workplace is safe. The law requires the ground be safe and free of obstructions. But when it is not, who is at fault if you fall? Most States haveContinue reading
The Fall That Kills
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories injury, Nursing Home, Nursing Home Abuse, Older Adults, slip and fall, wrongful death When our loved one goes into a nursing home, we assume the nursing home will keep them safe. We assume that our loved one will get the medical care they need. And, we assume that preventable injuries will be prevented.Continue reading
Dangerous Floor Mats
Can a floor mat be dangerous? Absolutely. Floor mats are often used at stores to help keep dirt, water and snow from being tracked into the store. The come in all sorts of types, colors and materials. The rubber-backed carpetContinue reading
Snow on the Floor
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, injury, Older Adults, slip and fall, wrongful death, Young Adults People living in northern climates know the scene well. There is snow on the ground and people track it into the store. A customer slips and falls, suffering a serious injury. Today’s question, “can a store be liable for injuriesContinue reading
Falling Products
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories injury, Negligent Security, Older Adults, slip and fall, wrongful death, Young Adults You are walking through a store – Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Costco, Target, grocery store, any store – and suddenly something falls on you. You are hit in the head and knocked to the ground. You did not see anyone doContinue reading
Icy Walks
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, injury, Older Adults, slip and fall, workers compensation, wrongful death, Young Adults When the temperatures drop, we all know ice can form. But should the ice be on the sidewalk at Wal-Mart or the local grocery store? When it is done wrong, it can cause ice to form. In fact, in almostContinue 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
Restaurant Falls
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Children, injury, Older Adults, slip and fall, Young Adults quiet dinner out can turn into tragedy in an instant. A mopped floor that has not been marked is a fall waiting to happen. Spilled food or drink that has not been cleaned up can take someone out. A leakyContinue 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