Posts by Nick Verderame
Is 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?…
Read MoreFrank Verderame and Nick Verderame Honored at American Association for Justice Convention
Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that Frank Verderame and Nick Verderame were both honored at this year’s annual American Association for Justice (AAJ) convention. AAJ is a non-profit legal advocacy group made up of plaintiffs’ trial lawyers, and committed to protecting the civil justice system. The organization is responsible for some…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Bridge Strikes by Commercial Trucks
Have you ever noticed those signs around tunnels that warn trucks of a certain height not to travel through them? There is a reason why those signs are posted. When trucks of a certain height attempt to travel through a structure that is too low, a bridge strike accident is guaranteed. Truck drivers who become…
Read MoreWhy Isn’t “Vision Zero” Working in the United States?
With traffic fatalities increasing here in Phoenix and across the country, many communities are turning to a program called “Vision Zero,” an initiative designed to eliminate motor vehicle-related deaths, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. However, in the years since several cities implemented these programs, statistics show Vision Zero may not be as effective as first…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You’re in a Crash with a Post Office Truck
Last month, a mail truck driver was lucky to survive a serious jackknifing accident in Weston, Massachusetts. While traveling across a 50 foot bridge along the Charles River, a semi-truck jackknifed and crashed into the river. Thankfully, the driver survived the crash, and endured no injuries. Even better, there were fire rescue workers who were…
Read MoreAutonomous Vehicles: Will They Ever Be Safe Enough?
Have there ever been times when, as a driver, you wish someone else could take the driving over for you? Maybe you would like to experience the feeling of going into autopilot whenever you have been traveling for too long on the road. Essentially, that is the premise of an autonomous vehicle. A fully autonomous…
Read MoreWhy Tailgating Is Such a Dangerous Driving Behavior
Tailgating – which should not be confused with partying at the Arizona Cardinals football games – is defined as driving too close to drivers in front of you. When drivers tailgate, there is an increased chance that they will rear-end the driver in front of them. Drivers who tailgate also make the drivers in front…
Read MorePain and Suffering Awards in Vehicle Accident Claims
Let’s be honest. When a car accident causes injuries, the injuries often cause unbearable pain. The initial pain before there’s any medical treatment may cause you to go into shock. And almost everyone who is in an accident suffers stress. People worry about what type of injuries they have, can they be treated, and will…
Read MoreA New Kind of Dog Bite Case Leads to $96,000 Jury Verdict for Our Client
Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers recently obtained a $96,000 jury verdict on behalf of a client who was attacked by two dogs. The case was not a typical dog bite case, however, which allowed attorney Nick Verderame to apply the law in a new – and successful – way for our client. Our client was…
Read MoreThe FDA’s Stance Against E-Cigarettes
Most people have a sweet tooth; our brains are hard-wired to like the high-energy nutrition that comes from sweet tasting natural foods. This is why some products like children’s cough syrups and chewy vitamins come in different fruity flavors. The sweetness appeals to children and makes it easier for the child to consume something that…
Read MoreBoppy Recalls Over Three Million Baby Pillows Following Eight Infant Deaths
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of several varieties of the Boppy Company’s newborn loungers for suffocation risks, after linking the product to the deaths of eight babies. These recalled products include Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers. The infants reportedly suffocated after…
Read MoreClass Action Claim Filed Against Notre Dame and NCAA Over Concealing Head Injury Dangers
A proposed class action lawsuit filed against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and University of Notre Dame highlights the risks of brain injuries to athletes, right as high school and college football season gets under way. Filed in Indiana federal court, this suit claims that both the school and the NCAA failed to warn…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Road Debris Accidents
Mandy Poff had one of the scariest encounters anyone can experience on the road. While driving on State Route 51 in Phoenix, Arizona, she was traveling behind a pickup truck with an attached trailer when her car was struck by a metal pole. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the pickup truck struck…
Read MoreCar Recalls Announced for Vehicles with Defective Steering, Fire Risk, and More
Car recalls occur all too often. In many cases, the recalls are issued or initiated by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA). Many times, the car manufacturers initiate their own recalls or issue recalls after an NHTSA investigation. Cars are usually recalled due to reports of deaths, injuries, or defective parts. Victims of fatal…
Read MoreMost Common Causes of Fatal Car & Truck Crashes
Some types of car accidents are deadlier than others. The faster the vehicles are going when they crash, often the more deadly the accident will be. Cars which spin out of control are likely to have impacts with multiple vehicles or objects, which increases the risk of a fatality. Cars that strike each other head-on…
Read MoreFMCSA Considering Teens for Long-Haul Trucking Program
A proposed pilot program by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will allow drivers as young as 18 years old to haul heavy cargo in commercial trucks across state lines. This pending legislation, backed by a bipartisan group of policymakers, would lower the age of long-haul truckers and address the growing shortage of truck…
Read MoreCan You Sue a School if a Child Is Hurt on Campus?
When you send your child off to school, it is with the expectation that they will spend the day learning and playing in an enriching, supervised environment. That is, after all, what school is meant to be. If the staff at school neglects to properly watch over their students, the school can be held accountable…
Read MoreCongressional Report Finds Arsenic and Other Metals in Baby Food
As parents, we do our best to make sure our kids have safe and healthy food to eat. For some parents, that may mean only buying organic. For others, it may mean buying the trusted brands we ate as kids. That is why a recent report from the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Economic…
Read MoreGeneral Motors Jumps into Data Collection Industry
General Motors Co. announced in mid-November that it has jumped into the data collection industry with the help of its subsidiary, OnStar. The vehicle manufacturer entered into the insurance field with the hopes of securing lucrative data that is generated by cars connected to the internet and those that are autonomous. In what appears to…
Read MoreThree-Year Low for Arizona Traffic Fatalities Last Year
Arizona experienced a three-year low for traffic fatalities in 2019, according to data released in the Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts Report for 2019, which is produced by the Arizona Department of Transportation. This measurement was just one of multiple categories of data that saw a decrease from 2018 to 2019. Other categories that saw…
Read MoreParking Lot Perils and Slippery Shops: Staying Safe During the Holidays
Hanukkah starts on December 10, and Christmas follows two weeks later. With so little time before the holidays end, shoppers who may have ordered presents online could be more likely to enter brick-and-mortar stores instead for last minute items. All the hustle and bustle is good for local businesses, but it can create some dangers…
Read MoreWaymo One Offering Driverless Taxi Service in Phoenix
The future of driverless cars is here for passengers in metro Phoenix. Are you ready? Autonomous vehicle company Waymo recently announced a driverless taxi service available to the general public. Up until the coronavirus pandemic, you may have recognized Waymo’s familiar Chrysler Pacifica vans around the East Valley. Although these taxis were autonomous, they still…
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