Phillips Law Group Blog - Learn Your Rights

Can I Choose My Own Doctor for Workers’ Compensation?

Choosing a doctor to treat your workplace injury or illness is an important decision that may impact your physical recovery and workers' compensation benefits. In Arizona, most employees have the right to seek medical treatment from a health care provider of their choosing after suffering a work-related injury. However, your...

Sideswipe Collision Information

A sideswipe collision, or T-Bone accident, occurs when one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. In 2015, there were approximately 670,000 sideswipe accidents that resulted in an estimated 104,000 injuries and 824 fatalities, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. If you or someone you love has...

Apartment Fire | Getting Compensation for a Burn Injury

In 2016, 3,390 people were killed in fires in the U.S., including 2,800 deaths that involved residential structure fires, according to the American Burn Association (ABA). Although some fires are accidental, many structure fires are caused by negligence, such as a landlord who failed to take proper safety precautions. If...

What is Compensation for Pain and Suffering?

Pain and suffering is compensation for the physical pain and mental anguish you experience after being injured by another's negligence. However, this type of compensation can only be obtained through a personal injury lawsuit and is often difficult to determine an exact amount a victim may be owed. For this...

How Do I Check My Social Security Disability Claim?

If you have been waiting months to hear back about your Social Security Disability claim, you may need to contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to learn about your claim's status. Although a representative from the SSA may be able to provide you with basic information about your claim, he...

Will a Pre-Existing Injury Affect My Car Accident Claim?

Although insurance companies may try to use pre-existing injuries as justification to deny claims, accident victims often have the right to pursue compensation against the at-fault party even if they had a pre-existing injury. The Phoenix auto accident lawyers at Phillips Law Group understand that dealing with the aftermath of...

Nursing home residents depend on staff members and caregivers to help them daily tasks, which makes them highly susceptible to abuse and neglect. If your loved one is currently residing in a nursing home, you should know how to report abuse or neglect if it occurs. The Phillips Law Group's...

Metcalf Elementary Teacher Facing Assault Charges

Morenci, AZ: Three third-grade students from Metcalf Elementary were physically assaulted by their teacher, Mrs. Lundeen, on December 14, 2017. Two male students had their heads ”˜slammed' into their desk; one student has visible bruises and a raised bump from the incident and was later taken to urgent care by...

Common Medical Mistakes | Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can occur in every field of medicine, can involve the negligence of medical staff or the hospital, and can result in victims suffering serious injuries or death. If you believe you have suffered a medical malpractice injury, do not hesitate to schedule a free, no obligation consultation. We...

Can My Income Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program that pays monthly benefits to blind, disabled, or elderly individuals over the age of 65. However, to qualify for SSI, you must earn a limited income and own very few assets. This means any additional income you may earn can affect the...