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September is National Brain Injury Awareness Month

More than 2.8 million traumatic brain injuries occurred in the U.S. in 2013, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). September is National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time when it is especially important to consider these injuries and learn more...

Spinal cord injuries occur in many different types of accidents which may result in devastating and debilitating injuries. Victims may lose the ability to take care of themselves, perform daily tasks, be able to work, or simply enjoy a sense of normalcy. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury...

What is Duty of Care? | Phillips Law Group

If you have been injured in an accident, determining which party may be held liable often depends on whether the at-fault party was obligated to ensure your safety and well-being. In a personal injury claim, this obligation is referred to as "duty of care." When a person, corporation or entity...

What Are the Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Arizona?

When another's negligence causes you to suffer an injury, you may be entitled to compensation from the at-fault party by filing a personal injury lawsuit. A personal injury lawsuit can help you recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages you have incurred because...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a significant effect on the victim and his or her loved ones. The injury's impacts can be far-reaching and may result in permanent damage that lasts for the rest of the victim's life. Although no compensation can completely make up for the losses...

What Are Arizona’s Dog Bite Laws? | Phillips Law Group

A dog bite can cause devastating and painful physical injuries. However, the damage from a dog attack often goes far beyond the victim's physical wounds. If you are a victim of a dog attack in Arizona, it is important to know the state's dog bite laws to understand your rights....

Apartment Fire | Getting Compensation for a Burn Injury

In 2016, 3,390 people were killed in fires in the U.S., including 2,800 deaths that involved residential structure fires, according to the American Burn Association (ABA). Although some fires are accidental, many structure fires are caused by negligence, such as a landlord who failed to take proper safety precautions. If...

What is Compensation for Pain and Suffering?

Pain and suffering is compensation for the physical pain and mental anguish you experience after being injured by another's negligence. However, this type of compensation can only be obtained through a personal injury lawsuit and is often difficult to determine an exact amount a victim may be owed. For this...

Metcalf Elementary Teacher Facing Assault Charges

Morenci, AZ: Three third-grade students from Metcalf Elementary were physically assaulted by their teacher, Mrs. Lundeen, on December 14, 2017. Two male students had their heads ”˜slammed' into their desk; one student has visible bruises and a raised bump from the incident and was later taken to urgent care by...

What Evidence Do I Need for a Personal Injury Claim?

To file a claim for an accident caused by another's negligence, you will need to provide evidence that shows the other party is responsible for causing your injuries. When building a case to support your claim, it is important to gather as much evidence as possible to prove your claim...