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Truck accidents can be devastating due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles. Unfortunately, when tractor-trailers or other commercial vehicles are involved in crashes with much smaller and lighter passenger vehicles at highway speeds, many of these accidents result in the death of the motor vehicle driver. If you lost a spouse…

Attorney Patrick Dunphy is representing the family of a man whose death at the Milwaukee County Jail could have been prevented, according to the lawsuit. Michael Madden, a 29-year-old man, died while at the jail on October 28, 2016 due to an infected and inflamed heart. According to the lawsuit, he told staff that…

Wrongful death cases are amongst the most difficult legal actions. Because they result from a terrible tragedy that ended a life prematurely, the emotional and psychological toll on the parties is immense. Because no monetary settlement can replace a lost loved one, courts can never provide families with the result they truly want. The…

In Wisconsin, a wrongful death case is a civil case brought on behalf of an individual who died due to the wrongful or negligent actions of the defendant. In this way, the victim’s family can obtain the compensation that will allow them to move on from the tragedy they have endured. However, there are…

Whether due to a car crash, motorcycle collision, pedestrian accident, or any other injury-causing incident, when someone we love is harmed, it’s reasonable to want to take steps to hold the responsible party accountable. When that action results in death due to a wrongful or negligent act, Wisconsin law considers this a wrongful death…

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….

Our Waukesha personal injury lawyers fight for drunk driving victims who have been injured because of the carelessness of another driver. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in 2009 alcohol was involved in 44 percent of fatal crashes in Wisconsin. Additionally, out of the more than 300 drivers who were killed and tested,…

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…

A new bill being considered in the Wisconsin general assembly may make it more difficult for those who get sick or die as a result of asbestos exposure through no fault of their own to be compensated for their injuries in a timely manner. The bill not only affect those with exposed to asbestos, but…

A fatal crane collapse in Oshkosh earlier this month may have occurred due to an operator error. According to reports, witnesses said it occurred because the 52-ton girder was lowered a bit too quickly or the operator may have adjusted the crane’s position when the span was being put into place. A 35-year-old working…