Posts by Nick Verderame
Congratulations to Alina Aguirre, the 2023 Recipient of the Annual Civil Justice Scholarship!
The team at Plattner Verderame, P.C. is proud to announce that Alina Aguirre is the 2023 recipient of the Plattner Verderame Civil Justice Scholarship! Alina is currently attending the University of California, Irvine School of Law, where she is expected to graduate in May 2026. She is also a summa cum laude graduate of San…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries from Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are often devastating, resulting in severe injuries and life-altering consequences. One such injury is a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can have long-lasting effects on the victim’s physical, cognitive and emotional well-being. Your skull has a cushioning layer between its inner walls and your brain. This buffering layer is called the subarachnoid space.…
Read MorePhoenix Police Shootings Are Going Up
Police shootings are on the rise, both in Phoenix and across the country. In fact, as of March, there were more police-involved shootings in Phoenix than at the same time in 2022, according to data obtained by FOX 10 News. Per FOX 10, “The police shootings are happening as Phoenix Police Department remains the subject…
Read MoreStaying Safe on E-Bikes and E-Scooters in Phoenix
Phoenix is a driving city. It was designed for driving, and anyone who’s spent more than a few minutes out of doors in the late Spring (let alone the summer) is usually looking to get back indoors pretty fast. But as anyone who’s driven here knows, traffic can be a bit tough, and there is…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible for Truck Accidents Caused by Blind Spots?
We hear about it all the time. A driver forgot to check their blind spot and accidentally merged into a lane right where another car was traveling. It probably caused some damage, but it luckily may not have been much worse than that. Even though an accident like this happens often, it does not make…
Read MoreBicycle-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries and Emergency Room Visits
It’s clear – if a car or truck comes barreling down the road and strikes a bicycle rider, the cyclist will be lucky to survive. Even when vehicles are traveling slowly, the bike rider is usually pitched off the bike and often strikes the ground with his/her head. Bicycles lack protective frames for the rider.…
Read MoreIs UPS Dangerous?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently rejected UPS’s second request to be exempt from particular safety requirements. One of those requirements was a mandatory two years of experience for long-haul truck drivers. With the first request, the FMCSA stated that the company failed to demonstrate that they would be able to either maintain…
Read MoreCan Your Car Insurance Affect the Outcome of Your Injury Claim or Lawsuit?
Everyone who’s been in a car accident knows how annoying it is dealing with insurance companies. It feels like instead of helping you, they are working against you every step of the way. If we weren’t required to carry car insurance, many people wouldn’t even bother. But when you are involved in a car accident,…
Read MoreMotorcycle Riding Season Is Upon Us; Be Careful
We are well into the middle of motorcycle riding season in Phoenix, and safety is paramount for every rider no matter their level of experience. With so many dangers out there for motorcycle riders, it can be stressful to run errands, go to work, or enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer when you…
Read MoreWhy Multi-Vehicle Accidents Cause So Much Damage
A car accident in itself is always traumatic. One or both of the drivers can suffer serious injury from the collision. However, how devastating would it be if another driver was involved in the collision? What if one of the drivers caused damage to another driver as a result of being struck by another driver?…
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