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When a loved one is confined to a bed or wheelchair, the development of pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, is a major concern. These injuries to the skin and underlying tissue result from prolonged pressure on the skin, which can lead to infections and other complications without treatment. Bedsores are classified into stages,…

Experiencing a truck accident can be a life-altering event, often leading to significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. In these situations, you may choose to file a lawsuit against the truck driver and his or her employer, which can provide compensation for medical care, lost wages, and other damages. Truck accident lawsuits are inherently…

When a loved one is confined to a bed or wheelchair, the development of pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, is a major concern. These injuries to the skin and underlying tissue result from prolonged pressure on the skin, which can lead to infections and other complications without treatment. Bedsores are classified into stages,…

Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue. They result from prolonged pressure on the skin, commonly affecting individuals confined to beds or wheelchairs for extended periods. These skin injuries can lead to serious complications without prompt treatment, and recognizing common causes and risk…

Pedestrian safety is a significant issue all over the United States. In fact, even as as overall motor vehicle collision deaths have fallen significantly, pedestrian deaths are rising.  Just in 2018 alone, 6,283 pedestrians were killed in the United States – the most deaths since 1990. Unfortunately, even though the COVID -19 pandemic, pedestrian accidents…

Wearing your seat belt every time you enter a vehicle is one of the easiest choices you can make. Regardless if you are entering an automobile as a passenger or driver, deciding to buckle up is the smartest choice as it lowers the risk of injuries. According to the CDC, seat belt use reduces…

One of the safest and easiest choices American drivers can make when getting inside their cars is to wear their seat belts.  A simple act of buckling up could be life-saving and could prevent you from being severely injured in a car accident. Based on NHTSA data, seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives…

In 2018, there were 33,654 motor vehicle crashes that claimed the lives of 36,560 people in the United States. While these numbers remain alarming, this was a 2 percent decrease in deaths from fatal crashes compared to 2017 data. At Cannon & Dunphy S.C., we are advocates of road safety aiming to make everyone…

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…