Murphy & Prachthauser

$8.5M

Product Liability

Roof crush during a rollover into the occupant survival space paralyzing driver of a 1988 Chevrolet Pickup.

$5M

Product Liability

Belted driver of a 1989 Dodge Spirit steered to avoid a head-on collision. Roof welds separated and windshield header failed, causing the vehicle to roll 2 times. The roof crush struck the driver on the head.

$175,000

Motor Vehicle Accident

Collision between a motor vehicle operator who made an illegal left turn and another driver. State Farm questioned injuries and damages, presenting a 'gap in treatment' argument. Jury awarded for medical bills, wage loss, and pain and suffering.

$98,000

Motor Vehicle Accident

Client injured in a T-bone traffic collision involving an at-fault elderly driver. Defense offered $50,000 settlement for a shoulder injury before trial. Attorney Hockers solely tried the case and successfully convinced the jury her client was not at fault and was deserving of injury compensation.

$61,487

Auto Accident

Wisconsin Supreme Court case reinforcing the Collateral Source Rule for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, allowing plaintiff Linda Orlowski to recover the reasonable value of medical services, including amounts written off by the medical provider, from State Farm.

$52,000

Motor Vehicle Accident

Client involved in a motor vehicle collision where a driver ran a red light, causing a neck injury and upper back strain. Allstate made an offensive offer to settle. Jury helped determine the cause of injury and damages.