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Preventing Parking Lot Accidents | Phillips Law Group

When people think of car accidents, they often think about accidents that occur on busy highways or two-lane roads. However, parking lot accidents are a potential danger zone that should not be ignored. Many accidents occur in parking lots within a few miles of where people live. This is especially...

Can Social Media Impact Your Personal Injury Claim?

Many people use social media to talk about things going on in their lives, including information about a recent accident. However, in a personal injury claim, you run the risk of anything you post online being used against you. It is important to understand how social media can affect your...

Third Annual Holiday for Hometown Heroes Toy Drive

Phillips Law Group is collecting toys for the Third Annual Holiday for Hometown Heroes Toy Drive. The toys are for the children of military families, including families of fallen, wounded or deployed military members and children of local first responders. The donations will help these families through the following charities:...

California Paradise Camp Fire is Deadliest in 100 Years

As deputies, National Guard troops and coroners continue searching for human remains, the death toll from the Paradise Camp fire in California has increased to more than 60 people. The number of missing people has also increased to 631. The fire that started last week has completely destroyed Paradise, California...

Can a Flu Misdiagnosis Lead to Medical Malpractice?

Every year, thousands of people get the flu. However, doctors may still misdiagnose this condition as a cold, pneumonia or other medical condition. When a condition is misdiagnosed, a patient can miss out on important treatments. Additionally, he or she may receive unnecessary treatment that may actually cause harm. If...

How to Reduce Nursing Home Choking Accidents

Choking hazards in nursing homes can affect loved ones when the staff has inadequate training and is unaware of how to prevent these situations from occurring. Through proper training, it is possible to protect the safety of loved ones and minimize the potential risk for injury. If your loved one...

Types of Workplace Accidents in Workers’ Comp Claims

According to the National Safety Council, a worker is injured every seven seconds on the job. The types of injuries sustained are often life-changing, keeping workers away from their jobs. There are many types of workplace accidents that cause workers to suffer injuries that are eligible for workers' compensation benefits....

USC Offers $215 Million Over Sexual Abuse Claims

Last Friday, the University of Southern California (USC) agreed to pay $215 million in damages after dozens of patients filed lawsuits accusing longtime campus gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall of sexual abuse. Thesettlement would provide at least $2,500 to any student treated by Tyndall over the course of his 30-year employment...

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Motorcycle Safety Tips for Accident Prevention

A large percentage ofall reported motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or death, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Motorcycles do not offer the level of safety protection that passenger vehicles do, making it critical that motorcyclists take steps to protect themselves and prevent accidents. Practicing the...

Arizona Drunk Driving Accidents | Phillips Law Group

Arizona highways are flooded with tourist and local traffic, and car accidents are commonplace when people are distracted, attempt to speed through rush-hour traffic, or speed excessively in zones where slower speeds are mandatory. What makes an already frightening situation worse is when one or more drivers are driving while...