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Vehicle Defect Case Examples

Posted on August 31, 2023 (August 31, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

Roof Crush v. General Motors Corp. United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, Fresno, CA. Roof crush during a rollover into the occupant survival space paralyzing driver. Injury and Result: Quadriplegia. $8.5 million jury verdict. v. Chrysler Corp. Circuit Court for the State of Wisconsin, Dane Co.Belted driver steered to avoid a […]

Auto Defect Examples

Posted on July 31, 2023 (August 1, 2023) by admin

Roof Crush – Finding A Milwaukee Attorney To Help Although manufacturers have a duty to design vehicles to provide reasonable occupant protection in foreseeable rollover accidents, many have neglected rollover occupant protection until very recently. The manufacturers mostly ignored rollover crashworthiness since there was virtually no governmental regulation, except for a minimum, ineffectual governmental roof […]

Wisconsin Super Lawyers Magazine Praises Don Prachthauser’s Many Strengths

Posted on January 1, 2023 (April 14, 2023) by admin

Wisconsin Super Lawyers Magazine wrote a glowing article about Don Prachthauser’s character and skills as a litigation lawyer. The article, appropriately titled “Everybody Likes Don,” discusses his background, motivations, and his approach to handling personal injury law. You can read the full article for yourself here. Don Prachthauser has been recognized by The Best Lawyers […]

Running for Change: Milwaukee Lawyers Active in Community

Posted on January 1, 2023 (April 26, 2023) by admin

Attorney Michelle Hockers participates in Running for Change

At Murphy & Prachthauser, our attorneys are active members of the communities we serve, and it’s very important to our team that we are giving back whenever we can. This month, Murphy & Prachthauser sponsored and had attorneys participate in two different 5Ks benefiting local charities. Both of these 5Ks benefit causes that are near […]

Murphy & Prachthauser Attorneys Listed in 2022 Best Lawyers

Posted on January 1, 2023 (April 14, 2023) by admin

Murphy & Prachthauser is proud to announce that three of our lawyers were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022. It is our pleasure to share that Don Prachthauser has been awarded Best Lawyer for the past 26 years. Keith Stachowiak and Thadd Llaurado are also honored to receive this award for the sixth and […]

Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C. Attorney Michelle M. Hockers Named Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer

Posted on December 21, 2022 (April 12, 2023) by admin

Attorney Michelle Hockers has been named the 2021 Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer by the New Lawyers Section of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ). Hockers will be honored during a celebration with friends and colleagues during the WAJ’s annual President’s Dinner on Friday, December 3, at 7:30 pm at the Pfister Hotel. “Michelle brings an extraordinary level […]

Is a Dog Sitter Liable if a Dog Bites?

Posted on October 3, 2022 (April 12, 2023) by admin

I am watching my child’s dog, at his request, at my home. The dog bit a furnace repair person. Am I responsible for the tradesman’s injuries since I don’t own the dog? Yes, you are responsible for damages, along with your child—the dog’s owner. Why is this? What else do you need to know about […]

Law360 Feature Mentions Murphy & Prachthauser Settlement in Pickup Truck Rollover Case

Posted on August 26, 2022 (April 12, 2023) by admin

A report by the legal publication Law360 went into detail about cases involving pickup truck rollover collisions and how certain laws and confidential settlements affect the outcomes. The article mentions a case Murphy & Prachthauser brought in California court. To read the full article, Click Here. […]

Murphy & Prachthauser Attorneys Offer Advice on Boating Insurance and Liability in the State Bar of Wisconsin Publication, Inside Track

Posted on June 15, 2022 (April 14, 2023) by admin

As leading attorneys representing victims of boating accidents, Murphy & Prachthauser has been dedicated to educating people on ways to stay safe during the summer boating season. Attorneys Keith Stachowiak, Thadd Llaurado, and Michelle Hockers offered advice on proper insurance and liability protection in a State Bar of Wisconsin article. To read the full article, […]

Murphy & Prachthauser Supports Water Safety with Life Jacket Giveaway Events

Posted on May 1, 2022 (April 20, 2023) by admin

As temperatures rise in the greater Milwaukee area, residents will gather at beaches, lakes, and other waterways to stay cool or take part in the many fun and exciting water-related activities our region offers. Sadly, in recent years drownings have been on the rise in the Great Lakes. According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue […]