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Federal Judge Approves Volkswagen Emissions Settlement

A $14.7 billion settlement has been approved by a federal judge concerning Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal. The approval is the largest auto industry settlement in U.S history. Volkswagen has offered to buy back affected vehicles or modify them to meet current emissions standards. This is on top of the reimbursement...

Takata Airbag Deaths Rise in U.S. Rise to 11 Victims

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed that the death of a 50-year-old woman was due to fatal injuries caused by a faulty Takata airbag in her 2001 Honda Civic. The accident occurred on Sept. 30 in Riverside, California. The woman's death brings the number of U.S. victims...

Phillips Law Group was honored to sponsor and participate in the 2016 Phoenix Walk Like MADD event hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on Oct. 22, 2016. The event, hosted at the Phoenix Zoo, included a 5K walk and a family festival aimed at raising awareness about the devastating...

Sections of Interstate 17 Close after Major Accidents

A pile-up crash involving 24 vehicles forced a portion of Interstate 17 to close on Sunday afternoon after a cattle hauler crashed into incoming traffic. A motorcycle accident earlier that day also closed portions of the highway. The driver of the semi-truck carrying the cattle was unable to stop his...

Common Industries with High Risk for Mesothelioma

Exposure to asbestos has caused many workers to contract fatal mesothelioma, sometimes even years after exposure. The harmful mineral was widely used up until the mid-1970's as a fire-retardant insulation and still poses a high risk to industry workers who were directly exposed to it. Workers were exposed to asbestos...

Conditions Commonly Filed for Social Security Benefits

If you are suffering from a disabling condition you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits that provide assistance to you and your loved ones. In order to determine if you are eligible to receive benefits, you must fill out an online application with the Social Security Administration...

Street Racing May Have Caused Two Deaths Early Monday

Two people died and another is in critical condition after an early Monday morning crash that may have involved street racing. The crash happened at 4 a.m. on Central Avenue near Butler Drive. The driver of one car lost control and crashed into a tree while the other car hit...

When You Can Bring a Third-Party Workplace Lawsuit

When you get injured at work, you can usually bring a workers' compensation claim to help pay for medical expenses and lost wages while you recover from your injuries. However, you might not realize that you may be able to pursue a third-party personal injury claim if your injuries were...

Falls Are Main Cause of Senior Injury, Death, CDC Says

In conjunction with the 9th Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released findings from its latest study, revealing that falls are the leading cause of death and injury among older adults age 65 and older. The CDC found that in 2014, senior Americans...

Study Shows Prevalence of Misdiagnosis by Doctors

A new study conducted by The Doctors Company found that misdiagnosis is the most common allegation in medical malpractice claims. Incorrect, failed or delayed diagnosis claims accounted for 39 percent of the 1,180 malpractice claims reviewed for the study. The Doctors Company, a physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, studied malpractice claims...