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Pedestrian Dies in Milwaukee Dump Truck Accident
A dump truck struck and killed a 44-year-old woman as she crossed the street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin earlier this week. According to news reports, law enforcement identified the victim but will continue to investigate the fatal incident. The accident occurred around 5:45 p.m., when the woman attempted to cross Highway 100 at Bluemound Road….
Wisconsin Guardsman Fatally Struck in Highway Accident
A Wisconsin National Guardsman has been identified by Washburn County authorities after being struck and killed by a vehicle on a highway near Trego last week. The 27-year-old and a friend were driving back from a comrade’s funeral, when, according to the victim’s friend, he pulled over to take a nap because he was…
Why You Should Seek Medical Attention After a Car Accident
If you have been involved in a car accident, minor to severe, it is not always immediately apparent whether you have suffered injury. With whiplash and traumatic brain injuries in particular, there may be no outward sign of injury. Rather, the force of impact may have caused soft tissue damage in the neck area,…
Pursuing the Full Worth of Your Car Accident Claim
If you have been involved in a car accident, your future may seem uncertain at best. You may be dealing with a good deal of physical pain and emotional trauma from the accident itself, not to mention mounting medical expenses associated with emergency treatment, ongoing care, medication and medical supplies. You may have missed…
Three Children Struck by Car Near Bay View Elementary School
Three young children were hit by a car Thursday morning while crossing the street on their way to Clement Avenue School in Bay View, Wisconsin. According to authorities, two 10-year-olds and one 11-year-old were slipped by a car at S. Clement Avenue and E. Wilbur Avenue at about 7:20am. Milwaukee police and fire officials…
Pat Dunphy Settles Motor Vehicle Accident Case for $1.25 Million
Attorney Patrick Dunphy settled a motor vehicle intersection collision case yesterday for policy limits of $1.25 Million. The plaintiff, a 54-year-old landscaper, sustained serious injuries, including a traumatic coronary artery dissection that resulted in a stroke. This type of injury usually results from blunt force trauma to the chest. An injury of this magnitude…
Attorney Patrick Dunphy Achieves Recertification In Civil Trial Law With The National Board of Trial Advocacy
Cannon & Dunphy S.C. is proud to announce that injury attorney Patrick Dunphy achieved recertification in civil trial law through the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), a division of The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (NBLSC). Only approximately three percent of American lawyers are board certified by the NBTA, and Mr. Dunphy…
Patrick Dunphy To Serve As Faculty for Case Framing Seminar
Attorney Patrick Dunphy is one of the faculty members for an upcoming seminar on “The Newest Innovations in Case Framing” through the American Association for Justice (AAJ). On November 21-22, Attorney Patrick Dunphy will serve as one of the faculty members for the AAJ seminarThe Newest Innovations in Case Framing in Atlanta, Georgia. The…
The Rights of Victims Harmed by GM Defects
General Motors has been the subject of nationwide controversy after it was discovered that serious auto defects in certain vehicle models have been linked to a number of auto accidents, injuries, and as many as 13 deaths. The controversy involves afaultyignition switch, which can cause power to be shut off from a vehicle’s engine,…
Drunk Driving Accidents During Summer
With Fourth of July now behind us, many Americans are still recovering from the long weekend and getting back to work. This time of year is a time for enjoying good weather, great company, and plenty of fun. For a lot of Americans, that means drinking alcohol. Beer and alcoholic beverages just seem to…