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Compensation You May Receive in a Product Liability Case

Defective products have the potential to cause serious injuries. If you have been injured by a defective product, you may be wondering about what compensation you can receive in a product liability claim. The type of compensation you may be eligible for will depend on the specifics of your case....

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Arizona Ranks Among Worst States for Highway Safety Laws

According to a national report released by the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS), Arizona is one of the worst states for highway safety laws. The report rates all 50 states including the District of Columbia on their progress towards enacting 16 fundamental highway safety laws. In 2017, more...

Tragedy Strikes as Newborn Dropped at Hospital

The birth of a child should be one of the most wonderful experiences in a parent's life. However, infants can suffer serious injuries due to the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals. Last February, a newborn was dropped on her head by hospital staff members moments after birth at Chandler...

Arizona Now Bans Hand-Held Cellphone Use While Driving

On April 22, 2019, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2318 ”” banning the use of hand-held mobile devices while driving ”” in hopes of changing driver behavior in the state. Texting and driving is now considered a primary offense, which means you can get pulled over if you...

Recall Expanded for Blood Pressure Medication Losartan

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is expanding its voluntary recall for Losartan which is typically used to control high blood pressure (hypertension) nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says some Losartan Potassium Tablets USP and Losartan Potassium/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, USP contain trace amounts of nitrosamines ”” a chemical compound known to potentially...

Phoenix Among Worst Cities for Speeding, Study Says

Phoenix drivers are some of the most aggressive in the state, and they are ranked among the worst for incidents involving speeding, according to a recent GasBuddy study. GasBuddy is a fuel-finding app that gathers data for drivers, and it recently revealed how common speeding incidents are in this city....

Passenger Rights After a Car Accident | Phillips Law Group

If you were injured in a car accident as a passenger, you may be confused about your rights. You may feel bad about filing a claim against the driver of the vehicle you were in. However, it is important to remember that you are not taking action against them personally....

Reports of Catastrophic Injuries at Trampoline Parks

Trampoline parks have grown in popularity across the U.S. and are part of a billion-dollar industry. However, the industry remains largely self-regulated with no federal oversight. Because of this, parks are less restricted to follow strict safety rules, which can lead to poor supervision and poorly-maintained equipment. Unfortunately, the lack...

Understanding Human Trafficking | Phillips Law Group

There is a billion-dollar industry that takes place daily in the U.S. and around the world. However, those illegal profits come at the expense of our most vulnerable populations. Human trafficking is often referred to as modern-day slavery or a hidden crime because people do not realize that it is...

Third-Party Claims for a Work-Related Injury

Employees injured at work may not be able to sue their employer since they are covered by workers' compensation insurance. However, this does not prevent an employee from holding a third-party liable for causing him or her harm while on the job. If another person other than your employer caused...