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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
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
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
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
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
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 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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New NHTSA Guidelines Aimed at Distracted Driving
A new set of guidelines has been released to prevent cellphone use and other forms of distracted driving by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). With the holiday season underway, millions of people will choose driving as their method of traveling, which increases the risk...
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Determining who is responsible for a Car Accident
Determining who is responsible for a car accident may not be as simple as it seems. While it is necessary to discover who is at fault, your word is often not enough to convince insurance companies to provide the necessary amount of coverage for your claim. When dealing with insurance...
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Top 10 Common Safety Violations on Job sites
An annual list of the 10 most common workplace safety violations revealed that over 4,500 fatalities and three million injuries occur each year on job sites, according to The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This year, OSHA evaluated almost 32,000 workplace inspection reports to determine...
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