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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…

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…

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…

Winter is right around the corner, bringing with it the year’s most dangerous driving conditions. Are you ready for icy roads, blowing snow, and frigid temperatures? It’s time to prepare for winter’s treacherous roads — and drivers. Prepare Your Car Check your battery, oil, radiator, hoses and belts, brakes, lights, exhaust, wipers, heater, and…

If you’ve 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 it’s most prevalent when you’ve been involved in car accident. If you’ve…

Summer has arrived, and the hot weather can take a serious toll on people’s 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 tire…

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. It’s important for drivers to remain careful and cautious when driving on the roads this winter in order to…

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 more…

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 Foeckler’s 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 on…

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. Not…