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Imagine already dealing with chronic back pain or an old knee injury, then someone rear-ends you at a stoplight, and suddenly, everything hurts worse. You deserve compensation for your injuries, but you’re worried the insurance company will blame your pre-existing condition and deny your claim.  The good news is that having a medical history…

As temperatures drop and holiday travel plans pick up across Wisconsin, drivers face icy and slippery roads. Black ice, snow-packed highways, and freezing rain can transform familiar routes into treacherous conditions. Many winter driving accidents are preventable when you know what precautions to take. These five essential safety tips will help you navigate Wisconsin’s…

After a car accident in Wisconsin, one document often becomes essential to protecting your rights: the police report. This official record captures critical details about your accident, but many Wisconsin drivers do not know how to access it. Whether you are dealing with an insurance claim or considering a lawsuit, knowing how to obtain…

Riding as a passenger on a motorcycle means putting your safety in someone else’s hands. When a crash occurs, you are left dealing with injuries you did nothing to cause and facing questions about your legal options.  As a passenger, you are rarely at fault for the accident, which means you have strong grounds…

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…