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Safety on the Playground
When the weather is nice, the park can be a great place to take your kids. It is the perfect place for your children to meet other kids and make new friends. But, did you know that playgrounds may be dangerous to your children? In fact, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention states…
The Hazards of Wearing Flip-Flops While Driving
Did you know that wearing sandals while operating a vehicle can be unsafe for you and other drivers on the road? Many studies have proven that sandals and other footwear can be risky if worn while driving. In fact, approximately 1.4 million car accidents occurred when drivers’ flip-flops blocked them from controlling the brake,…
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 rink….
The Rights of Victims Harmed by GM Defects
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,…
Drunk Driving Accidents During Summer
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…
What to Look for When Choosing a Car Accident Attorney
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…
Cannon & Dunphy Wins $2.2M Verdict for Medical Malpractice Victim
The attorneys at Cannon & Dunphy S.C. won a $2.2 million verdict in a recent medical malpractice case. The victim was an 18-year-old young man who sustained a tibia fibula fracture. He sought treatment from a local orthopedic surgeon who surgically repaired the fracture. The young man was hospitalized for three days. On the…
Cannon & Dunphy Partners Speak at 2014 Marquette Law School Seminar
On March 21, 2014, Partners from Cannon & Dunphy S.C. participated in the Marquette Law School seminar. The seminar was started by our very own Patrick Dunphy in 2009 and is co-chaired with Marquette Law School professor Daniel Blinka. A record enrollment of 170 attended. The seminar featured a broad range of legal topics…
Insurance Firm Ordered to Pay Large Part of $39 Million O’Donnell Park Verdict
On Monday, February 10, 2014, a Milwaukee County Circuit Judge ruled that the insurance company for a firm that installed a faulty concrete panel that later fell from the O’Donnell Park garage in 2010 would be responsible for paying a large portion of the $39 million dollar jury verdict that was reached in November….
Waukesha Personal Injury Attorney: Man Injures Friend Driving Under the Influence
As a Waukesha personal injury attorney, it is interesting to see the various ways people manage to allegedly cause accidents. A 25 year old West Bend man is in prison after allegedly injuring his friend in a car accident caused by synthetic marijuana. According to police, the two men were smoking this substance when they crashed into…