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Risk Factors for Arizona Motor Vehicle Crashes

Last year, based on statistics provided by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), someone in Arizona was injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident every 9 minutes and 51 seconds ”“ that is 146 people a day! An injury crash happens in Arizona every 10 minutes! Know the risks...

Proving Your Personal Injury Caused Loss of Consortium

Personal injuries can have a wide-ranging impact on victims' lives. Not only are your finances affected, your relationship with your spouse could be severely damaged. When this happens, you may be entitled to file a claim for loss of consortium. The questions are: how do you prove loss of consortium...

Distracted Drivers to Receive Flyers When Pulled Over

Distracted drivers who get pulled over by Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers will be receiving two-sided flyers with information about the state's distracted driving law that took effect on April 22 of this year. The flyers break down the hands-free law that took effect earlier this year, says...

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Wrong-Way Drivers and How to Protect Yourself

It is a Behavior Issue “Five Dead in Wrong-Way Crash," reads the headline ”” or some variation of it ”” on local news outlets. Once again, lives are lost in Arizona because of a wrong-way driver. The latest tragedy took place at the start of the long Memorial Day weekend...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Serious Car Crash

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious issue that affects millions of people every year throughout the country. PTSD can be caused by any traumatic or violent event, including car accidents. Research has shown that roughly nine percent of the population that is involved in a car accident will develop...

Summer Safety Tips to Survive the Hot Weather

Hot Car Deaths A record 52 children died in hot cars in 2018 ”” the worst record in two decades. It takes minutes to put a child's life in danger by leaving them behind in a hot car. Do not be fooled by your temperature gauge either. A 70-degree day...

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Phillips Law Group To Sponsor Annual Stuff the Bus

We are pleased to announce that the backpacks were filled on air at AZTV on July 26th and distributed on August, 15th, 2019. Thank you to everyone that participated! Phillips Law Group is proud to announce that we are sponsoring the “Stuff the Bus” Back to School Driveyet again this...

Reasons for an Insurer to Deny Your Car Accident Claim

After a car accident, the usual next step is to file a claim with the at-fault party's insurance company. Compensation from an insurance claim is necessary for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, as well as other damages associated with your accident and resulting injuries. Unfortunately, many car...

Truck Accidents Caused by Negligent Trucking Companies

Negligent truck companies can cause accidents due to hiring unqualified drivers, inadequate vehicle maintenance, inspections and repairs as well as being non-compliant to federal regulations. These and several other reckless acts can seriously injure drivers, passengers and others sharing the road. If you have been in a truck accident due...

How Keeping a Journal Can Help Your Personal Injury Claim

After an accident, a personal injury journal can become a key piece of evidence that helps your attorney pursue maximum compensation for your medical bills and lost wages, but most importantly your pain and suffering.Your journal should include the right types of information, and not information that could be used...