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Identifying Psychological Abuse in Nursing Homes

Nursing homes are charged with caring for elderly patients when their families are not able to. However, when a nursing home fails to protect its residents due to negligence or an abusive staff member, it may be held liable for the victim's injures. Nursing home abuse can take many forms,...

Medical Malpractice Cases and Informed Consent

Health care providers are responsible for obtaining your informed consent before any form of medical care is given. This includes informing you of the benefits and risks involved in your treatment or procedure. If a health care provider fails to obtain your informed consent before providing treatment and causes harm,...

Seven Killed in Bus Accident on Phoenix Trip

Seven people have been killed and numerous others injured in a fatal bus accident on Thursday afternoon. According to the New Mexico State Police, the crash occurred on Interstate 40 near the town of Thoreau, New Mexico, along the Arizona border. Shortly before noon, a semi-truck traveling eastbound had a...

What Are The Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling, yet dangerous experience. The chances of sustaining serious and disabling injuries are increased for motorcyclists compared to other types of accidents on the roadway. In 2017, there were 2,907 motorcycle accidents that resulted in 161 fatalities and 2,413 injuries to motorcyclists and their...

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...

Stages of a Felony Criminal Case | Phillips Law Group

Felonies are considered the most serious types of offenses in criminal law. They include such offenses as murder, drug crimes, theft crimes and other severe offenses where the possible penalties are life-changing. The legal stages of a felony case are often confusing and daunting. It is important that you have...

Understanding Workers’ Compensation for a Burn Injury

The World Health Organization estimates that 180,000 deaths occur each year due to burns, with burn injuries often occurring in the workplace. If you suffered a burn injury while at work or while performing work-related duties, the Phoenix workers' compensation attorneys of Phillips Law Group can help review your case...

Liability for a Defective Product Injury

As a consumer, you have access to a great number of products on a daily basis and expect these products to work as promised. However, dangerous and defective products can still be released on the market due to defects in design, manufacturing or marketing. If you or someone you love...

Disability Benefit Qualifications for Car Accidents

If you have been injured as result of a car accident, you may qualify to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to help cover expenses for your injuries. Our Phoenix Social Security Disability lawyerscan help you pursue benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) if you have become disabled...

Nursing homes are increasingly becoming understaffed as a result of budget costs, a high turnover rate due to stress and a lack of competent, certified staff members to do the work. Patients are not receiving the quality care and treatment they rightfully deserve. Understaffing is a dangerous problem which can...