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Disability Benefit Qualifications for Car Accidents

If you have been injured as result of a car accident, you may qualify to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to help cover expenses for your injuries. Our Phoenix Social Security Disability lawyerscan help you pursue benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) if you have become disabled...

Nursing homes are increasingly becoming understaffed as a result of budget costs, a high turnover rate due to stress and a lack of competent, certified staff members to do the work. Patients are not receiving the quality care and treatment they rightfully deserve. Understaffing is a dangerous problem which can...

Assessing Car Accident Damages | Phillips Law

If you or someone you love has suffered injuries and property damage after an auto accident, you may be able to file an accident claim to recover any monetary losses. Every car accident claim is different, and the damages you can recover will depend on several factors. The Phoenix auto...

Thousands of Americans suffer spinal cord injuries each year, leaving them with a variety of physical limitations that can affect them for the rest of their lives. While most people know these injuries can cause disability and even paralysis, they are often unfamiliar with the variety of other problems that...

Arizona Lane Splitting Accidents | Phillips Law Group

Lane splitting is a dangerous traffic maneuver that occurs when a motorcyclist travels in two lanes at the same time. Motorcyclists often do this between two lanes of slow-moving or stopped vehicles. However, this can easily lead to an accident that could cause severe injuries to the motorcyclist and occupants...

Medical Malpractice Compensation | Phillips Law Group

Medical malpractice injuries can have a significant impact on your life. Not only can these injuries affect you physically, they can also cause significant financial and psychological issues. This is why there are numerous types of compensation you may be able to recover by filing a medical malpractice claim. The...

Reopening Workers’ Compensation Case | Phillips Law Group

There are times when you can reopen a workers' compensation case even though it has already been settled. For example, your condition may change and the effects of your workplace injury or illness may worsen over time. If you wish to reopen your workers' compensation case, contact the Phoenix workers'...

What is the Hours of Service Rule? | Phillips Law Group

Driver fatigue is a common danger many truck drivers face while traveling on long-distance trips, and places them at risk of causing an accident. Because of this, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created the “hours of service” rule that limits the number of hours a truck driver is...

5 Tips to Avoid Aggressive Drivers | Phillips Law Group

Aggressive driving occurs when a driver endangers another person with his or her actions on the road. Aggressive driving is a factor in over half of all traffic fatalities, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Keep yourself safe on the road by taking care to avoid aggressive drivers....

Age Discrimination in Employment Act Claims in Arizona

For the last 50 years, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) has provided valuable protection for workers over the age of 40 from workplace discrimination. However, older employees still consistently report higher incidences of discrimination, including failing to be hired or promoted at the same rate as...