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Using Black Box Technology to Win Personal Injury Claims

Posted on March 31, 2021 (September 5, 2024) by admin

If you were in an accident, what if there was a way to see exactly what your vehicle was doing in the seconds before and after the crash? If you had access to data showing how your vehicle speed changed, how hard your vehicle was hit, and braking patterns, it might help prove that you […]

Personal Injury Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Cases: What You Should Know

Posted on February 19, 2021 (September 5, 2024) by admin

Wisconsin was one of the earliest adopters of workers’ compensation laws dating back to 1911. Workers’ compensation is like a no-fault system, meaning an injured worker can be compensated if the injury “arises out of” employment. Whether the employer did anything wrong or if the employer was negligent, it does not typically matter. The worker […]

Proving a Slip and Fall Case: Photos, Surveillance Videos, & More

Posted on February 18, 2021 (October 23, 2024) by admin

Numerous conditions can cause someone to slip and fall and result in injury. Conditions such as uneven pavement, improperly marked steps, folded-up floor mats, potholes, bad tiles or floors, or items left on the floor are a few examples. Slips can occur due to water on floors or ice on sidewalks or parking lots. Ice […]

Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C. Opens New Office in Downtown West Bend

Posted on January 1, 2021 (September 5, 2024) by admin

Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C. announced today that the firm will open a new office located at 111 North Main Street, Suite 101 in downtown West Bend, Wisconsin. The firm’s expansion and new location represent their commitment to providing personalized and trusted legal services for the greater Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington County communities. Legal resources […]

Murphy & Prachthauser Included in 2021 Best Law Firms List

Posted on November 5, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by admin

Group photo of personal injury attorneys at Murphy & Prachthauser

On November 5, 2020, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® announced the release of the “Best Law Firms” in the United States. Murphy & Prachthauser is proud to be included as a Best Law Firm for 2021. Murphy & Prachthauser wants to thank our community for their support, our clients for their trust […]

The Truth About Car Accident Insurance Adjuster Claims

Posted on November 2, 2020 (February 3, 2025) by admin

Man with an injured leg calling his insurance

Not everything insurance adjusters say is false, however, the attorneys at Murphy & Prachthauser want you to remember that it’s the insurance adjuster’s job to pay as little as possible—or even no money at all—on your car accident case. Insurance adjusters do not have the same end-goal as you and it’s important to keep this […]

Crashworthiness in Vehicle Accidents

Posted on July 20, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by admin

Milwaukee car accident lawyers in front of two crashed cars.

Motor vehicle collisions happen all the time and automobile manufacturers are required to provide certain safety features to help protect occupants in foreseeable crashes. When vehicles fail to protect occupants, manufacturers can be held liable in a crashworthiness case. Crashworthiness is a subset of product liability that relates to the vehicle’s ability to protect occupants […]

Airbag Safety Issues: What Can Go Wrong With Airbags?

Posted on July 16, 2020 (January 15, 2025) by admin

Close up of a car dashboard labeled where the airbag is located

Theoretically, our cars should be designed to protect us during a crash. However, sometimes things can go wrong, and even our airbags – which were designed to keep us safe – can cause serious injury. When they work properly, airbags undoubtedly save lives. Frontal airbags have been found to reduce driver fatalities by 29%. However, […]

M Magazine’s Leading Lawyers

Posted on July 5, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by admin

Congratulations to Kevin Kukor and Don Prachthauser for being named two of M magazine’s 329 Leading Lawyers! M magazine is Milwaukee’s lifestyle magazine. The July issue features several stories of legal interest, including: “Inside the courthouse,” “The law in Wisconsin,” and “Know the law.” […]

Motorized Shopping Scooter Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries

Posted on July 2, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by admin

You’ve seen them in grocery and big-box stores – people shopping while riding a motorized shopping cart supplied by the store. While these scooters are great for those with mobility issues, they can endanger other shoppers. Those driving the cart can strike other customers, knocking them down and potentially causing serious injuries. The driver could […]

How Police Body Cam Footage Can Support A Car Accident Injury Claim

Posted on May 14, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by admin

Photo of a police officer standing outside

In the aftermath of a car accident, real-time statements, images of the scene, and witness accounts may be captured in the video footage of police body cameras or body cams. This valuable video documentation can be used by experienced car accident attorneys to help determine fault in a motor vehicle accident and help you get […]

Where Can You Lawfully Ride Your Bike in Wisconsin?

Posted on March 29, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by admin

You tuned up your bike, have all of your gear ready, and are ready to go for a bike ride. One thing you have probably never considered is where biking is permissible. You always ride on roads or trails. I would like to discuss some of the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists on different types […]