Stephen D. Phillips Law Blog

Every day, lives are improved by new treatments for common illnesses and injuries.  But the sad truth is that things can go wrong, especially with relatively new treatments.  Medical devices can be defective, drugs can have unknown side effects, and medical practitioners can also make errors.... Read More

Negligence is the cause of many injuries across the nation.  But while victims have the right to pursue compensation from negligent parties who cause accidents, establishing liability is not always a clear case of cause-and-effect.... Read More

Technology has greatly improved our lives. Because of it, we have access to an incredible amount of information via the Internet, our cars are safer, and we are able to communicate with friends and relatives with the flick of our thumbs. But technology, if used irresponsibly, can also be dangerous.... Read More

Every day, people suffer injury in accidents caused by negligence on the part of someone else. The types of injuries are as varied as the types of accidents, which include slip and fall accidents, injuries caused by defective products, medical malpractice, and a seemingly endless list of other accidents. But with nearly three million people injured each year in U.S. motor vehicle crashes, these may be the most common accidental injuries. ... Read More

Dealing with an auto defect can cause inconvenience, leaving you stranded in the rain, or requiring you to find a way to get to and from work while your car undergoes repairs. Unfortunately, auto defects can also cause accidents and serious injuries. Accident victims need to seek assistance from an automotive products liability attorney to obtain the compensation they deserve for their injuries.... Read More

If the TBI occurred because of the carelessness of the victim, such as failure to wear a motorcycle helmet, then there is no one else to blame or sue for compensation.  However, if your TBI resulted from a badly performed surgery, drunk driving accident, or faulty product, then a third party could be liable for your financial losses caused by his or her negligence. ... Read More

In circumstances where more than one doctor or healthcare provider contributed to patient care concurrently, it can be challenging to determine where the responsibility lies.   Or, if a doctor or radiologist failed to read X-rays correctly and cancer goes undetected and untreated at a curable stage, that constitutes medical malpractice.  However, the impact of that malpractice may not become clear until months or years following the misdiagnosis.    ... Read More

After suffering injuries in a trucking accident, you need to protect yourself, both medically and legally. In this article there is important information about some of the steps you should consider taking.... Read More

llinois accident laws give injured people and their families the right to receive compensation for injuries suffered as the result of the negligence or intentional wrongdoing of another party.... Read More