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New Year’s Eve is widely considered one of the heaviest drinking holidays in the United States.  While more and more Americans are choosing to ring in the New Year at home, millions of people still celebrate by going out to bars and clubs or attending holiday events. At Cannon & Dunphy S.C., our Milwaukee…

Nearly 50 million Americans will be hitting the road for trips of 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving.  When motor vehicle traffic spikes so significantly, do fatal crashes increase as well? At Cannon & Dunphy S.C., we wanted to find out.  Our experienced car accident attorneys worked with the data visualization and consumer safety…

Brookfield, WI WW/Press/June 7, 2019 – Patrick O. Dunphy Co-Founder of Cannon & Dunphy S.C. was selected for inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America 2019-2020 edition of The Who’s Who Directories. The accomplishments attained by Mr. Patrick O. Dunphy in the field of Legal Services warrants inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America. Cannon & Dunphy…

Truck accidents can be devastating due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles. Unfortunately, when tractor-trailers or other commercial vehicles are involved in crashes with much smaller and lighter passenger vehicles at highway speeds, many of these accidents result in the death of the motor vehicle driver. If you lost a spouse…

The aftermath of a truck accident can be overwhelming and painful. When you’re in the hospital or at home recovering from your injuries, a representative from the truck driver’s insurance company may attempt to contact you. This representative may ask you to give a recorded statement, claiming that you are required to do so,…

When you suffer injuries due to an accident with a semi-truck, you can find yourself with thousands of dollars in unexpected expenses and losses. You may be able to recover compensation for your injuries through a personal injury claim. Depending on the circumstances and complexity of your claim, you could see your settlement within…

Driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs is a crime in Wisconsin. These substances can seriously impact your judgment and ability to drive, leading to devastating accidents. When you bring large vehicles such as trucks into the equation, the consequences can be even more dire. Unfortunately, substance abuse is a prevalent issue…

Under United States law, all commercial motor vehicles are subject to strict regulations to help keep all drivers safe on the road. The drivers and companies who operate these vehicles must comply with packing and loading requirements, maintenance schedules, and even keep track of hours spent driving on the road. However, it can be…

Given their sheer size and weight, large trucks like tractor-trailers and other commercial motor vehicles have the potential to cause serious damage to Wisconsin drivers. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles, coupled with the normal risks of driving, can lead to devastating consequences. The Department of Transportation prescribes strict regulations for the…

After you suffer injuries in a Wisconsin truck accident, you could find yourself with thousands of dollars in medical bills, missing out on weeks or even months of work, and long-lasting injuries and disabilities that you have to manage. You may be able to obtain compensation for your truck accident injuries and losses through…