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States Hesitant to Pass Food Safety Laws in 2015
After the first week of the year, it appears few state legislatures plan on tackling potential bills dealing with the issue of food safety. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), laws linked to food safety are not a “hot issue” for state lawmakers this year. With most states boasting the best…
80 People Affected by Ice Rink Gas Leak in Wisconsin
More than 80 people suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after a gas leak released dangerous fumes into an ice rink facility, news sources report. Authorities believe that a defective ice resurfacing machine caused the incident. The leak occurred during a hockey game between the Dells Ducks and Rochester ice Hawks in a Delton ice rink….
How to Prove Premises Liability in Wisconsin
Many accidents in Wisconsin occur on someone else’s property. Whether such accidents occur inside or outside of a building, they are called “premises liability” accidents. These accidents can occur at a private residence, a hotel, a store, a commercial building, an office, or even at a park, or on the street. A premises can…
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…