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You often read in the newspapers about cases involving Milwaukee personal injury attorneys, and due to the scope of some of the cases Cabaniss Law has pursued, some of our cases have been among them. What you don’t read in the newspaper are the many details behind the scenes, below the surface, and beyond the courtroom that can make or break a personal injury case. My blog is a collection of insights and experiences that I hope will be useful to not only potential clients, but fellow Milwaukee attorneys involved in similar cases, as well.

Cool Under Fire

by: admin on: February 1st, 1999 with: No Comments

By: John C. Cabaniss
When I was a young associate, a partner in the firm appeared in my office with a federal court case set for trial in two weeks. The plaintiff had been injured when a wooden ladder he was ascending at a job site broke. His injuries included numerous lumbar fractures that required several [...]

The Basics: Choosing And Using An Expert Witness

by: admin on: June 1st, 1997 with: No Comments

By: John C. Cabaniss
“There is nothing more horrible than the murder of a beautiful theory by a brutal gang of facts.”
–Francois La Rochefoucauld
Trial lawyers have many reasons to keep La Rochefoucauld’s observation in mind when building a case. His words ring especially true when you need to choose an expert. What good is your or [...]

Using Patents In Products Liability Cases

by: admin on: June 1st, 1996 with: No Comments

By: John C. Cabaniss
Several years ago I represented a child who received serious facial scars when he was thrown from a Yamaha Trimoto – three-wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV) – during a turn. Trimotos roll over unexpectedly because of their high center of gravity and their solid rear axles, which contribute to their instability because the [...]