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What Are the Symptoms of a Delayed Car Accident Injury?

Car accident victims do not always feel symptoms of injuries immediately after a collision. It can take hours, days or weeks for signs to appear if the symptoms are masked by the adrenaline rush that results from the accident. Additionally, delayed symptoms can make it more difficult to receive compensation...

When is Cerebral Palsy Caused by Medical Malpractice?

As expectant parents, you want nothing more than to have a healthy and happy baby. However, medical negligence during pregnancy and the birthing process may result in a newborn developing a serious condition like cerebral palsy. The Phillips Law Group's experienced medical malpractice lawyers in Phoenix advocate for parents of...

3 Types of Product Liability Claims | Phillips Law Group

Each year, consumers are injured by defective products such as vehicle parts, electronic devices or prescription medications. In these situations, victims may be able to pursue a product liability lawsuit to obtain compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Depending on the circumstances of their case,...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a significant effect on the victim and his or her loved ones. The injury's impacts can be far-reaching and may result in permanent damage that lasts for the rest of the victim's life. Although no compensation can completely make up for the losses...

What Are Arizona’s Dog Bite Laws? | Phillips Law Group

A dog bite can cause devastating and painful physical injuries. However, the damage from a dog attack often goes far beyond the victim's physical wounds. If you are a victim of a dog attack in Arizona, it is important to know the state's dog bite laws to understand 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...