WILEORC Established to Provide Aid to Injured Police Officers

Law enforcement officials throughout the state have come together to form the Wisconsin Injured Law Enforcement Officers Resource Council. The decision came about in light of the story of an officer who was injured by a hit and run driver in 2009. For several years afterward, he struggled to regain his ability work againโ€ฆ.

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Drive Safe During Milwaukeeโ€™s Rainy Season

Wet pavement contributes to 1.2 million car accidents in the United States every year. Milwaukeeโ€™s rainy season, which typically lasts from April through August or September, creates a five-month window of what can be very dangerous driving conditions. This rainy season, practice these behind-the-wheel safety tips to decrease the chances of a serious collisionโ€ฆ.

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Milwaukee Police Shooting Determination Gains National Momentum

The City of Milwaukee hired Attorney Mark L. Thomsen to represent the City and its Chief of Police in a critical disciplinary hearing of a police officer involved in an out of department policy pat down search of an alleged homeless person where the person stopped by the officer was killed. The case gainedโ€ฆ

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Attorney Patrick Dunphy Receives Avvo Clientsโ€™ Choice Award

Cannon & Dunphy S.C. is proud to announce that one of our partners, Patrick Dunphy, received the 2015 Avvo Clientsโ€™ Choice Award. This award is a reflection of his unwavering dedication to providing clients with aggressive and effective personal injury representation throughout Wisconsin. Avvo, an online directory and marketplace for attorneys, is one ofโ€ฆ

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States Hesitant to Pass Food Safety Laws in 2015

After the first week of the year, it appears few state legislatures plan on tackling potential bills dealing with the issue of food safety. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), laws linked to food safety are not a โ€œhot issueโ€ for state lawmakers this year. With most states boasting the bestโ€ฆ

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80 People Affected by Ice Rink Gas Leak in Wisconsin

More than 80 people suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after a gas leak released dangerous fumes into an ice rink facility, news sources report. Authorities believe that a defective ice resurfacing machine caused the incident. The leak occurred during a hockey game between the Dells Ducks and Rochester ice Hawks in a Delton ice rinkโ€ฆ.

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How to Prove Premises Liability in Wisconsin

Many accidents in Wisconsin occur on someone elseโ€™s property. Whether such accidents occur inside or outside of a building, they are called โ€œpremises liabilityโ€ accidents. These accidents can occur at a private residence, a hotel, a store, a commercial building, an office, or even at a park, or on the street. A premises canโ€ฆ

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Pedestrian Dies in Milwaukee Dump Truck Accident

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 Roadโ€ฆ.

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Wisconsin Guardsman Fatally Struck in Highway Accident

A Wisconsin National Guardsman has been identified by Washburn County authorities after being struck and killed by a vehicle on a highway near Trego last week. The 27-year-old and a friend were driving back from a comradeโ€™s funeral, when, according to the victimโ€™s friend, he pulled over to take a nap because he wasโ€ฆ

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Why You Should Seek Medical Attention After a Car Accident

If you have been involved in a car accident, minor to severe, it is not always immediately apparent whether you have suffered injury. With whiplash and traumatic brain injuries in particular, there may be no outward sign of injury. Rather, the force of impact may have caused soft tissue damage in the neck area,โ€ฆ

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