Posted on behalf of Phillips Law Group on Feb 14, 2017 in Auto Accidents
Arizona has been rated as one of the worst states in the U.S. for driver and passenger protection due to the lack of traffic safety laws.
The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS), a consumer-based group, released its annual Roadmap Report of… Read More
Posted on behalf of Phillips Law Group on Feb 08, 2017 in Auto Accidents
An Arizona Senate committee has approved a bill that would ban teens from using electronic devices while driving during the first six months after acquiring a driver's license.
Senate Bill 1080 is Arizona's latest attempt at a small step toward banning… Read More
Posted on behalf of Phillips Law Group on Feb 06, 2017 in Auto Accidents
Two of Arizona’s cities, Phoenix and Tucson, have been named as the leading cities with the most aggressive drivers in the U.S.
The findings were reported in a study conducted by Automatic, a San Francisco-based connected car company.
Automatic concluded… Read More
Posted on behalf of Phillips Law Group on Feb 01, 2017 in Auto Accidents
A proposed Arizona bill that would change alcohol and drug testing procedures has gained recent Senate support.
An Arizona state Senate committee has voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 1054, known as “Joe’s Law.” The proposed bill would require… Read More
Construction workers are constantly exposed to dangerous work environments that requires constant monitoring and strong safety regulations to prevent injuries caused by workplace accidents.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) extends… Read More
Posted on behalf of Phillips Law Group on Jan 24, 2017 in Auto Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering making changes to its procedures involving auto safety recalls due to the rise of over-the-air update technology in new vehicles.
The NHTSA’s consideration to re-evaluate its procedures… Read More
Posted on behalf of Phillips Law Group on Jan 19, 2017 in Defective Products
Volkswagen has announced that the company will plead guilty to criminal charges and pay $4.3 billion in penalties, the largest fine issued against an automaker in U.S. history.
Volkswagen lied to consumers and government regulators in a 10-year long… Read More
Posted on behalf of Phillips Law Group on Jan 18, 2017 in Employee Rights
Arizona increased the state’s minimum wage from $8.05 to $10 per hour on Jan. 1, 2017 after voters passed Proposition 206 during the November general election.
To address questions or concerns regarding Arizona’s new law, the state’s Industrial Commission… Read More
Posted on behalf of Phillips Law Group on Jan 13, 2017 in Employee Rights
Many Arizona workers who receive more than $30 in tips per month are considered tipped employees, which may include waiting staff, bartenders and cleaning staff. The rights of tipped employees are more complicated than those paid a straight hourly wage… Read More
Posted on behalf of Phillips Law Group on Jan 10, 2017 in Auto Accidents
Truck accidents can result in traumatic injuries with long-term consequences. These accidents may also be more complicated than the average car accident, and often require an attorney who is experienced in transportation and common carrier laws.
An attorney… Read More
