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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…

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,…

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…

Choosing the right attorney to handle your personal injury claim after an auto accident is one of the most importance decisions you can make. It is also one of the most difficult. With many attorneys to choose from, it is crucial that you know what to look for when selecting legal representation. At Cannon…

Police stepped up enforcement of DUI patrols over Labor Day weekend, resulting in 40 arrests for driving under the influence in Milwaukee County. One of those drivers, a 54 year old man, faces his fifth DUI charge after being found passed out at the wheel with his car running on I-794. Several more arrested also…

When a victim of a serious car accident pursues a case against those liable, the insurance involved may have many questions. You may not know what steps to take or even who you should speak to about your case. You may not be aware that there are also people should avoid an initial discussion…

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 18 percent of injury crashes in 2010 were reportedly due to distracted driving. In 2011, more than 3,330 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver and 387,000 were injured. Those affected in Wisconsin may want to speak with one of our Milwaukee Auto Accidents…

Trucks are so much larger than the typical vehicle on the road that accidents between a passenger vehicle and a truck can be more catastrophic than most accidents between two passenger vehicles. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there is an average of 6,825 large truck crashes occur on the public roads in…

Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern life, and can cause serious injury and may even be fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and resulted in more than 2.3 million adults visiting emergency departments due…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering two new rating systems that would be geared toward families as well as older drivers. The aim of the proposed rating systems would grade how well car makers can prevent senior citizens from being involved in crashes. The NHTSA is discussing a “silver” car rating system…