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Arizona Nursing Home Resident Rights | Phillips Law Group

Nursing home residents are guaranteed certain rights that protect and preserve their individual identity and dignity, while also ensuring they receive high quality care and treatment. The Phillip's Law Group's trusted nursing home abuse attorneys in Phoenix want nursing home residents to be aware of the rights and protections extended...

What is a Felony Charge in Arizona? | Phillips Law Group

In criminal law, a felony is considered to be the most serious type of violent and non-violent criminal offense. If a person is convicted of a felony, he or she will likely suffer significant legal consequences and reduced rights as a U.S. citizen. If you or someone you love has...

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Many injured workers depend on the benefits from their employers' workers' compensation insurance to pay for costly medical treatment and compensation for the wages they lost from missing work. Unfortunately, obtaining these benefits is not always easy. If your workers' compensation claim was denied, or you did not receive the...

How to Apply for Disability Benefits for Depression?

Depression is an emotional disorder that causes people to feel perpetually sad, inadequate and helpless. Severe cases of depression can be disabling and may qualify a person suffering from such a crippling disorder to file a claim for Social Security disability benefits. The Phillips Law Group's experienced Social Security disability...

What is Wage Theft in Arizona?

Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay a worker for the time he or she has worked. In Arizona, employers are required to follow state and federal laws governing how much employees are paid and when they are to be paid. If your employer has failed to properly...

Summer Driving Safety Tips | Phillips Law Group

As the number of motorists sharing Arizona's roadways increases in the summertime, you should be prepared to drive safely to avoid a serious auto accident. To ensure your safety and the safety of other motorists and passengers sharing the roadway, the Phillips Law Group's auto accident attorneys have provided these...

PPIs May Increase Risk of Death | Proton Pump Inhibitors

A new study has shown that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a type of drug commonly used to treat heartburn, can increase a user's risk of death by 25 percent. The Phillips Law Group's dedicated Phoenix defective drug attorneys want you to know the risks associated with PPI use. If you...

FAQ For Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

Recovering from an injury caused by another's negligence can be difficult for a victim and his or her loved ones. Serious injuries often amount to large financial losses in the form of medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. For this reason, hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer in Phoenix...

Paid Sick Leave | Arizona Sick Pay

On July 1, a provision of Proposition 206 will go into effect that requires employers in Arizona to provide their employees with mandatory earned paid sick leave. As Proposition 206, or the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, takes effect, the concept of mandatory earned paid sick leave may be...

How Do I Appeal a Workers’ Compensation Claim Decision?

If your workers' compensation claim was denied, you must appeal the decision to receive the benefits you need. Unfortunately, the appeals process can be complicated and difficult to navigate on your own. Having an experienced Phoenix workers' compensation attorney by your side can help ease the burden on your shoulders....