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[Study] Pedestrian Fatalities in the United States
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 โ the most deaths since 1990. Unfortunately, even though the COVID -19 pandemic, pedestrian accidentsโฆ
[Study] 2018 Fatal Crashes in America
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 everyoneโฆ
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[Study] Thanksgiving Holiday Fatal Crashes: 2014-2018
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 safetyโฆ
Preparing for Driving in the Cold Winter Months
Winter is right around the corner, bringing with it the yearโs most dangerous driving conditions. Are you ready for icy roads, blowing snow, and frigid temperatures? Itโs time to prepare for winterโs treacherous roads โ and drivers. Prepare Your Car Check your battery, oil, radiator, hoses and belts, brakes, lights, exhaust, wipers, heater, andโฆ
The Types of Injuries Involved In Car Crashes In Wisconsin
If youโve been injured in a car accident, one of the most common injuries you may have is whiplash. Acute whiplash can occur when your neck rotates or extends beyond its natural range of motion. This injury can happen to anyone, but itโs most prevalent when youโve been involved in car accident. If youโveโฆ
How Hot Weather Can Cause a Tire Blowout
Summer has arrived, and the hot weather can take a serious toll on peopleโs tires. If the tires on a vehicle are worn, underinflated, or have separating treads, a blowout can occur on hot road surfaces. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 10,000 accidents per year are caused by tireโฆ
Driving Safely in the Wisconsin Winter
Winter in Wisconsin often means freezing temperatures, snow, and ice, all which make for dangerous traveling on the roads. Unfortunately, these elements are also common causes of serious crashes in which individuals sustain catastrophic injuries. Itโs important for drivers to remain careful and cautious when driving on the roads this winter in order toโฆ
Drugged Driving Statistics & Rights of Impaired Driving Victims
When people think of others driving while impaired, they may think of drinking and driving. While alcohol is the more common form of impairment for drivers, there are countless drivers who operate their vehicle under the influence drugs. Drinking and driving is often times the more publicized situation, but drugged driving does occur moreโฆ
Attorney Al Foeckler Obtains $226,895.41 Trial Verdict in Rear-End Car Accident Case
Attorney Al Foeckler, a partner at Cannon & Dunphy S.C., obtained a $226,895.41 trial verdict on September 2, 2015 in Waukesha County on behalf of his client. Attorney Foecklerโs client was rear-ended while stopped in traffic on I-94 and suffered a permanent soft-tissue injury to his mid back. The defendant insurance company relied onโฆ
Unsecured Pets Pose a Serious Distraction While Driving
When we think about distracted driving, it is easy to blame some of the typical culprits: texting, talking on the phone, eating, or reaching for items while driving. But have you considered that driving with an unsecured pet can be just as dangerous? Driving with unsecured pets is a very real safety issue. Notโฆ