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Jan. 16, 2025

Car accidents are an unfortunate reality on the roads, and the resulting injuries and damages often lead to legal disputes. When a spouse is involved in an accident, one of the primary concerns is whether you, as the other spouse, could be held liable for the accident or its consequences.

Dec. 27, 2024

In Missouri, distracted driving has become a significant public safety issue. One of the most common forms of distraction on the road is texting while driving. In response to rising numbers of accidents and fatalities caused by distracted drivers, the state has enacted laws aimed at reducing texting-related crashes

Dec. 7, 2024

Missouri workers' compensation law provides vital protection to employees who are injured or become ill due to their work. If you're an employee or an employer in Missouri, reviewing the basics of workers' compensation can help with potential claims and maintain compliance with the law.

Nov. 8, 2024

When you’re involved in a car accident, how you pursue compensation for damages depends on whether the state follows a fault or no-fault system.

Oct. 28, 2024

When you're filing a workers' compensation claim, it's easy to get lost in the sea of paperwork and legal jargon. At the Law Offices of Joe Phillips, we understand how you feel, especially when it comes to something as complicated as a Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA).

Oct. 28, 2024

Dealing with a workers’ compensation case can be challenging, especially when you think it is closed for good. But what if there was a possibility to reopen it?

Oct. 28, 2024

If you live in Missouri - St. Louis, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, or St. Louis County, the Law Offices of Joe Phillips can come to the rescue. Attorney Joe Phillips helps injured workers through challenging times.

Oct. 28, 2024

When you're injured on the job, you should know the types of disability benefits available. The Law Offices of Joe Phillips help Missouri residents, including those living in St. Louis, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and St. Louis County, understand their rights under workers' compensation laws.

May 19, 2021

Car accidents can be a minor inconvenience – and they can also be life-changing, depending on the extent and severity of the accident and injuries. Regardless of how major or minor an accident, victims have rights. Working with an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury lawyer in St. Louis can help you preserve those rights.

June 6, 2016

There is a reason the phrase “home sweet home” is so popular. Most people think of their house as a safe haven from the dangers of the outside world.