Financial abuse is the most common type of elder abuse. This action occurs when a nursing home caregiver misuses, steals, or improperly distributes an elder person’s funds or assets. Examples of financial abuse include misuse or theft, forgery, coercion or deception to surrender assets, and improper use of guardianship privileges.
$1.34 million recovered for a man whose leg was amputated due to an automobile accident caused by the negligence of a drunk driver. Read More
Wrongful Death
Cannon & Dunphy S.C. is here to help bereaved families who lost loved ones at the hands of someone else’s wrongful actions. The Wisconsin wrongful death lawyers at Cannon & Dunphy can help you file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for your financial burdens, medical expenses, funeral expenses, and emotional grief.
Traffic Violations
Truck drivers who act outside the scope of their job duties may face individual liability for a truck crash. For example, driving under the influence of alcohol, aggressive driving, and speeding could all lead to serious accidents and these acts fall outside the scope of a driver’s job responsibilities.
Sex Crimes
Sexual abuse involves any forced, coerced, or unwanted sexual contact between a trusted caregiver and an elder adult. Sexual abuse also occurs when an elderly person is too incapacitated to consent to the act. Penetration, unwanted touching and fondling, and attempted sexual assault are all forms of sexual abuse.
Theft
Assault
Forgery
Hit and Run
$1.54 million recovered for a police officer who was struck by a hit-and-run driver. The driver was later arrested and subsequently pled guilty to felony hit-and-run charges. Read More
In addition to personal injury, we also assist clients with cases involving civil rights, commercial litigation, environmental law, professional malpractice, and other areas of law. We can help you understand your constitutional rights if you have been subjected to a false arrest or a violation of your rights. If you are a business owner or are involved in business transactions, we can assist with all types of contracts, breach of contract issues, copyright infringement and related matters.
$1.625 million recovered in a premises liability case where a young woman sustained serious leg injuries from a fireworks explosion. Read More
Construction Litigation
Property Damage
An accident with a tractor-trailer can lead to severe injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. Depending on how the accident happened, one or more parties could potentially bear liability for the resulting damages. Hiring an expert Milwaukee truck accident attorney can help you to sort out the details of your case, and ensure your claim is handled correctly.
Attorney Brett A. Eckstein has dedicated his career to representing clients in need of experienced personal injury, appellate, and civil rights legal representation. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Marquette University Law School, where he was a member of the Moot Court, the Marquette Law Review, and was on the dean’s list. Following his graduation, Mr. Eckstein worked as a law clerk under Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge R. Thomas Cane and Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis B. Butler, Jr.
Medical Malpractice
$35.3 million jury verdict in a medical malpractice case awarded to the family of a premature infant who suffered brain damage as a result of air emboli introduced into the infant’s venous system during a blood transfusion.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
Attorney Jay McDivitt is committed to helping injured people and their families get the results they need and deserve. He has achieved great results for victims of auto, motorcycle, and trucking accidents, slip/trip and falls incidents, dog bites, and medical and nursing home malpractice.