Car accidents raise many questions. What are your legal options? Do you need a lawyer? If so, which lawyer do you need? Should you search for a “car accident lawyer near me,” or should you call your cousin who handles car accident claims in another...
If you suffer a work-related injury or illness in Missouri, you face considerable hardships. You are injured and can’t work, but at the same time, your medical bills continue to pile up. Obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled—and that covers all the losses...
There are two types of ‘fault’ rules used to determine who is liable in a car accident: No-Fault and At-Fault. No-Fault is the simpler of the two, and is used in several states. Under No-Fault rules, insurance companies compensate victims for their injuries regardless of...
What to Do if Your Car Was Hit While Parked? If, after a long day at work, you walk out to your car and find that someone hit your car while you parked it in the lot, it can ruin your evening. If you act...
Chow chows are, by nature, naturally aggressive and independent animals that experts primarily categorize as “hunting dogs.” However, over the years, there has been a surge in the number of people keeping chow chows as domestic pets. While chow chows are loyal to their owners,...
Unlike some states in the U.S., Missouri doesn’t have a statewide leash law. However, there is an “adequate control” law that requires dogs and other animals to be restrained and supervised on public property to prevent harm to the animal, other animals, and people. If...
When you purchase an insurance policy, you know you will have to pay premiums regularly to maintain the policy. In exchange for your premiums, you expect to receive benefits from the insurance company when something goes wrong. For example, if you suffer injuries in a...
Dogs are commonly called “man’s best friend” due to their loyal nature, but if a dog, especially a hunting dog such as a Doberman, is put on the defensive or trained to fight, the results can be severe and often fatal. The Dixon Injury Firm...
When driving a rental car, you probably don’t expect that you’ll be in a crash, but sometimes life has other plans. When a crash happens, you’ll almost certainly need to rely on insurance. That raises the question: Are you required to have special liability insurance...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stems from traumatic or life-threatening accidents that impose severe physical injuries on victims, such as motor vehicle accidents, assaults, and other serious events. If you are battling PTSD caused by another person’s carelessness, you could be entitled to a PTSD settlement...
The process of settling a car accident case can be complex and take as little as a couple of weeks to settle or a matter of months. If you have been in a car accident and are wondering how long it’ll take to get a...
Rottweilers are naturally aggressive, high-energy dogs that account for more than 6 percent of fatal dog bite attacks in the United States. While not all Rottweilers are dangerous, if acquired by the wrong owner, they can learn attack commands and undergo training to fight. Other...
A broken wrist can happen in a variety of accidents, such as car crashes, truck collisions, and sports accidents. There’s a broad range of severity when it comes to broken wrists, which is primarily based on whether or not the fracture is displaced or non-displaced....
The spleen is a critical component in helping your body fight infection and filtering old blood cells from your bloodstream to make room for newly generated blood cells. If blunt-force trauma to the stomach or side has left you with chronic stomach or side pain,...
Motor vehicle accidents often cause painful injuries, such as neck and back pain. One of the most common types of back injuries is spinal stenosis, which is incurable. Spinal Stenosis can be caused by naturally occurring degenerative changes in the spine, but can also be...
Siberian Huskies and Husky mixed-breeds accounted for 6% of fatal dog attacks in 2009. Huskies are energetic and highly intelligent animals that require regular hands-on care from their owner. If an owner neglects to socialize a Husky or make sure that it gets enough exercise, Huskies can...
Every dog bite case is different, but the average dog bite claim takes between one to three months from the time a dog bite report is filed to settle. In cases that resolve quickly, liability is often clear, and both parties are cooperative during the...
Over 17 years in the U.S., the most common dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club in fatal dog attacks were pit bulls, Rottweilers, and German shepherds. German shepherds are common family dogs and gentle, but all dogs can grow dangerous in a hostile...
Boxers are usually playful and sweet, and a commonly chosen breed for family pets. Much like Pit Bulls and Dobermans though, a Boxer’s personality is mostly shaped by the environment it’s raised in, and whether the owner has socialized the animal with other dogs and...
There are certain situations where a dog bite victim might not feel comfortable filing a claim against the dog’s owner, such as if the liable party is a close friend, family member, or neighbor. However, dog bite injuries can cause steep medical expenses and severe,...
If someone is injured on the job in Missouri, depending on the severity of the accident, they could be eligible to receive worker’s compensation benefits for a set amount of time that’s specified in Missouri’s Workers Compensation laws, or for the rest of their life....
Many personal injury law factories get as many clients in the door as possible, hoping one will be the jackpot. Not us. At The Dixon Injury Firm, we’re highly selective about our cases because we devote considerable time and attention to each client.
