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Occupational Disease | Arizona Workers’ Compensation Claim

Hazards in the workplace can lead to the development of occupational diseases that impact a person's everyday life and ability to work. If an employee develops an injury or disease because of conditions found in his or her work environment, the employee may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. If...

What are Arizona’s Right-of-Way Laws?

Arizona has several right-of-way laws in place to help prevent auto accidents caused by drivers who failed to yield. Arizona right-of-way laws help determine when a person can proceed into an intersection, enter certain roadways, or merge into traffic. They also establish motorists' duty toward pedestrians and cyclists sharing the...

What Evidence Do I Need for a Personal Injury Claim?

To file a claim for an accident caused by another's negligence, you will need to provide evidence that shows the other party is responsible for causing your injuries. When building a case to support your claim, it is important to gather as much evidence as possible to prove your claim...

Can I Be Fired While Collecting Workers’ Compensation?

Employees who are injured on the job turn to workers' compensation to pay for their medical expenses and partial lost wages while they are recovering. However, many workers worry about their employer firing them while they are collecting workers' compensation benefits. Unfortunately, Arizona law does not protect injured employees from...

Timothy Tonkin | College of Trial Advocacy

Phillips Law Group is proud to announce that Supervising Lawyer Timothy Tonkin has been selected as Co-Chairman of the State Bar of Arizona's College of Trial Advocacy. In this role, he will help coordinate the yearly intensive, five-day workshop, usually held in the first week of August. The unique program...

Dangers Caused by Speeding

In today's busy world, drivers may feel tempted to go a little faster while driving to try to fit everything into a day. However, speeding increases the risk of causing an accident that may result in serious injuries. The seasoned Phoenix car accident attorneys at the Phillips Law Group are...

Motorcycles are popular vehicles that offer operators and riders freedom and mobility, and it's important to know the motorcycle laws in Arizona if you're looking to take to the open road on one of these vehicles. Sadly, there were a total of 2,594 motorcycle accidents in Arizona in 2021, according...

Who Can I Hold Liable for a School Bus Accident?

School bus accidents may have serious and even deadly consequences. When a child is injured in a school bus accident, his or her family may be unsure about who is liable for paying for medical expenses and other damages the child suffered. In some cases, multiple parties may be to...

5 Common Preventable Injuries

While true accidents do occur, more often people are injured in situations that were completely preventable. These incidents are often based on a person or corporation's decision to act without exercising caution or reasonable care to prevent causing harm to another. The dedicated Tempe personal injury lawyers at the Phillips...

2017 Phoenix Walk Like MADD Event | Phillips Law Group

The Phillips Law Group is honored to be a sponsor of the Phoenix Walk Like MADD event hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on Oct. 21, 2017. Walk Like MADD is an annual fundraising event hosted in more than 60 cities in the U.S. to help raise awareness and...