Phillips & Associates Law Firm

05/15/2026

When Your Child's E-Bike Becomes Your Legal Problem -

Electric bicycles have changed the way California families move. Middle schoolers ride them to campus, high schoolers commute to part-time jobs, and parents tolerate the speed because the alternative is another car trip and another set of keys handed over. Two new California laws taking effect in 20...

05/09/2026

Why Your Car's Airbag May Be a Ticking Time Bomb -

Marlene Beaudoin was a mother of ten children driving her 2015 Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan's Upper Peninsula when she was involved in a relatively minor accident. By any normal measure, she should have walked away. Instead, she died hours later, not from the collision itself, but from the airbag....

04/24/2026

We are pleased to share this recent result for a client who suffered serious injuries in a slip-and-fall accident.

This was not an easy case. The defense disputed every aspect of the claim, contending not only that our client’s injuries were pre-existing, but that the accident itself never occurred. Despite these challenges, the evidence told a different story, and we proved it, securing a recovery that fairly reflected the extent of our client’s injuries and losses.

At Phillips & Associates, we stand by our clients when the stakes are highest. If you or someone you know has been hurt, call us today for a free consultation.

04/24/2026

Your Electric Vehicle Could Catch Fire While Parked in Your Garage — And the Law Is Still Catching Up -

In January 2026, Volkswagen issued an urgent and alarming directive to owners of more than 44,000 ID.4 electric SUVs: park your vehicle outside immediately after charging, and do not leave it charging indoors overnight. The reason was chilling — a series of battery fires, some occurring while the ...

04/17/2026

We are proud to share that Patrick DiFilippo has been recognized by the Los Angeles Superior Court with a Certificate of Appreciation for volunteer service in 2025.

Pro bono service remains an important part of our firm’s commitment to the community and to ensuring broader access to the legal system. 👍 💪

04/17/2026

Phillips Injury Attorneys is proud to share that Patrick DiFilippo has been recognized by the Los Angeles Superior Court for volunteer service in 2025.

Pro bono service remains an important part of our firm’s commitment to the community and to ensuring broader access to the legal system. 👍💪

04/11/2026

Who's Watching the Automakers? What Federal Safety Cuts Mean for California Drivers -

We tend to take for granted that someone is watching the automakers. When a dangerous part makes it into millions of vehicles, we assume a federal agency will find it, investigate it, and compel a recall before too many people get hurt. That assumption has always rested on the capacity of the Nation...

03/27/2026

Our San Diego office has moved and is now located at 503 N. Highway 101, Solana Beach. We remain committed to achieving justice for accident victims across the whole state of California. 💪

03/25/2026

California Jury Holds Facebook Responsible for Harming Children -

This morning, a Los Angeles jury returned a landmark verdict against Meta Platforms, Inc. (the parent company of Instagram and Facebook) and Google’s YouTube, finding both companies liable for the mental health harms suffered by a young woman who began using their platforms as a small child. The v...

03/12/2026

How Insurance Companies Are Using AI to Shortchange Accident Victims -

If you have been injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, or any other incident and filed an insurance claim recently, there is a growing chance that the offer you received was not evaluated by a human being. Across the insurance industry, carriers are deploying artificial intelligence systems to...