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Understanding Your Rights as a Tipped Employee
Understanding Your Rights as a Tipped Employee
Many Arizona workers who receive more than $30 in tips per month are considered tipped employees, which may include waiting staff, bartenders and cleaning staff. The rights of tipped employees are more complicated than those paid a straight hourly wage or salary. If you are employed in a profession that...
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The Benefits of Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer
The Benefits of Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck accidents can result in traumatic injuries with long-term consequences. These accidents may also be more complicated than the average car accident, and often require an attorney who is experienced in transportation and common carrier laws. An attorney who has experience representing truck accident claims can provide you with valuable...
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When to Hire a Social Security Disability Attorney
When to Hire a Social Security Disability Attorney
If you are filing a disability claim or are in the process of appealing a denial, consulting with a disability attorney may increase your chances of successfully receiving compensation. An experienced disability attorney can assist you with your claim by ensuring deadlines are met, paperwork is accurately completed, and all...
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Filing an Arizona Workers’ Compensation Claim
Filing an Arizona Workers’ Compensation Claim
Arizona workers who have been injured at work or have developed work-related illnesses have the right to file for worker's compensation, which can pay for related medical expenses and lost wages. Most employers carry worker's compensation insurance to cover accepted claims. If an employer has failed to do so, the...
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Arizona Officials Get 1,600 Reports of Wrong-Way Driving
Arizona Officials Get 1,600 Reports of Wrong-Way Driving
There have been more than 1,600 incidents of drivers traveling in the wrong lane reported to Arizona law enforcement officials in 2016, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (ADPS). Of the 1,600 reported incidents of wrong-way driving, there were 27 accidents that resulted in severe injuries or death....
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Commonly Questions Asked about Criminal Law
Commonly Questions Asked about Criminal Law
The Phillips Law Group criminal defense attorneys provide experienced representation for those facing criminal charges. It is important to remember that even if you have been arrested and charged for a crime, that does not mean a guilty conviction. Dealing with a criminal charge is a stressful time that can...
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Premises Liability: Property Owner Responsibilities
Premises Liability: Property Owner Responsibilities
In most states, premises liability laws require property owners to take reasonable care in maintaining their properties and state that they can be held responsible for any injuries that occur as a result of their negligence. Premises liability is often involved in personal injury lawsuits. If the conditions that caused...
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Report Shows Drowsy Driving is a Danger to Motorists
Report Shows Drowsy Driving is a Danger to Motorists
A report released by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that drivers who sleep less than the recommended seven hours a night greatly increase their risk of being in a car accident. The findings are a cause for concern as traffic fatalities have been rising in recent years, reaching...
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Study Reveals Arizona Drivers are Among Nation’s Worst
Study Reveals Arizona Drivers are Among Nation’s Worst
Arizona has tied with Alabama as having the eighth worst drivers in the U.S., according to an annual study conducted by carinsurancecomparison.com. The study uses data collected from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concerning fatal traffic accidents and their causes. Each state was rated...
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Arizona Police Begin Holiday DUI Enforcement Campaigns
Arizona Police Begin Holiday DUI Enforcement Campaigns
Arizona law enforcement officials have launched annual holiday DUI enforcement and sober designated driver campaigns in an effort to reduce impaired driving during the holiday season. Federal, state and local officials have teamed up for heightened enforcement through New Year's to make Arizona's streets a safer place for motorists and...
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