Posts by Plattner Verderame
Britax Drags Its Feet on Warnings for Dangerous BOB Stroller
Britax Child Safety, the leading manufacturer of child safety products, allegedly failed to meet is deadline to notify consumers and resellers of a dangerous defect in its BOB jogging stroller. According to The Washington Post, Britax reached an agreement with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to educate the public about a dangerous problem…
Read MoreHow the False Claims Act Helps Whistleblowers Disclose Medical Fraud
We have often talk about how the law protects those who blow the whistle on medical fraud, and how qui tam actions can help the government AND whistleblowers recover funds when physicians, hospitals, medical device makers, and others defraud the government. In 2018, whistleblowers helped the US government collect more than $2.1 billion in recoveries.…
Read MoreBlocking Mandatory Arbitration in Nursing Home Cases through the Power of Attorney
In America, we have a Constitutional right to a jury trial. But nowadays, many corporations are requiring that we give up our right to a jury trial in order to do business with them. They insert mandatory arbitration clauses in the fine print of their contracts. You’d be shocked to know how often you have…
Read MoreDoctors’ Group Sues the USDA Claiming Consumers are Buying Meat Contaminated with Fecal Matter
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to force new rules to prohibit the sale of raw poultry, pork and beef that contain traces of animal waste, which is allowed under current law, according to a story in the Washington Post. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine…
Read MoreArizona Court of Appeals Voids Financial Lien Section of Arizona Law
On March 13, 2019, that a three-judge appellate court ruled that the practice of allowing hospitals to file financial liens against people who, despite having AHCCCS, medical treaters claim owe money violated federal law. Per the Capitol Times: “In a precedent-setting ruling, the judges voided sections of state law that specifically allow hospitals to impose…
Read MoreDoes the Time of Delivery Increase the Risk of Complications for Your Newborn?
A recent story in the New York Times reported on a study that analyzed whether the “when” of your baby’s delivery could affect that delivery. Per the data, the paper reported, having a baby in the egosvening or on the weekend, in the month of July, or during the holidays may increase the possibility your…
Read MorePersonal Injury Lawsuits and Finding the Right Attorney in Arizona
Unsure if you should file a personal injury lawsuit in Arizona? Don’t know how to choose the right attorney for your needs? Check out the following videos to learn a bit about what to do if you were injured by someone else’s negligence. When should I file a personal injury lawsuit? You need to file…
Read MoreHow Much Can I Get for My Personal Injury Settlement?
As far as asking how much you might be able to get for a personal injury settlement, there are so many variables. It’s like asking what will this cookie taste like before you have the ingredients. You just don’t know. You gotta wait. You gotta gather the facts. You’ve gotta get your medical treatment.…
Read MorePlattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers Named to “Best Law Firms” List Once Again for 2019
Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers has once again been selected for inclusion on Best Lawyers’® list of “Best Law Firms” for the attorneys’ work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, in Phoenix, AZ. In order to be eligible for inclusion, a firm must have at least one practicing attorney who was selected for inclusion on…
Read MoreFather of Two Wins $289 Million Verdict Against Monsanto
A jury in San Francisco ruled in favor of a man who claimed that Roundup, the world-renowned weed killer, caused him to contract non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Dewayne Johnson, a husband, former schoolteacher, and father of two children had his case expedited because of his terminal diagnosis. In California, plaintiffs who are terminal have the right to…
Read MoreSports Concussions
Sports concussions, from Pop Warner all the way through the NFL and professional sports, are a hot button issue right now because they’re becoming not just more and more common, but we’re seeing them more and more. And, that the concussions are being identified. As this is happening, different leagues – especially in football,…
Read MoreA Review of Arizona’s Vehicle Crash Statistics
Recent motor vehicle accident statistics in Arizona demonstrate the need for a strong legal advocate when you are hurt in a crash. Although Arizona is not the worst in the country infrequency or severity of car crashes (although sometimes it seems like it), we certainly get our share of collisions throughout the state that cause…
Read MoreProduct Liability Claims and Defective E-Cigarettes
Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers handles all manner of product liability claims. We have put together this brief video set to talk a little bit about defective product cases, what your rights are, and what you should do if you e-cig explodes. We invite you to listen to Frank Verderame, Richard Plattner and Randy Hinsch…
Read MoreWill I Be Protected as a Whistleblower?
People are often worried before bringing a whistleblower or a qui tam action that they might lose their job, and that’s often a deterrent for people who have information about their employer stealing from the government. Fortunately, there are protections in the law so that you don’t lose your job for doing this. The first…
Read MoreCBS Show Whistleblower Helps Highlight the Fight against Wrongdoing
If you haven’t seen the CBS show Whistleblower yet, you’re missing out. Each week, the show covers a different case of fraud committed at taxpayers’ expense, and how honest, every day people are making a difference in our country. So far, the show has looked at companies overcharging school districts for cafeteria food, doctors who…
Read MoreDriverless Cars and Safety Technology: What You Should Know
Arizona has been a testing place for driverless vehicles for a long time, so we face some additional dangers on the road. If you were injured in a collision with an autonomous vehicle, or because of defective technology within the car, we can help. Please watch our videos by Nick Verderame and Richard Plattner to…
Read MoreA Hunter’s Biggest Threat – Tree Stands
Hunters wear bright orange to keep themselves safe while hunting. This helps reduce accidental shootings by other hunters. But orange can’t keep them safe from one of their biggest emerging threats. This hazard can result in broken backs, fractured bones, permanent disabilities, and even fatalities. And it’s not another animal or even another human—it’s tree…
Read MoreWhat Is Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is a lot broader than texting and driving, which is what most people think of when they hear the phrase. If someone is texting, or talking on the phone, or talking to someone else in the car, or eating, or putting on makeup, or just thinking about something that isn’t driving, that…
Read MoreCybex Recalls 15,000 Defective Weight Press Products
Cybex International, a popular American manufacturer of weight lifting equipment, has issued a recall for approximately 15,000 Cybex Smith Presses. According to the company, the weight bar can become dislodged and fall on the person using the equipment. To date, there have been 27 reported injuries, including spinal fracture and paralysis. There are two models…
Read MoreIf I’m in a Hit and Run, Is There Anyone I Can Make a Claim Against?
Even if you’re in a hit and run crash where you don’t know who it is that hit and injured you, there is possibly still a claim for you to make as long as you have the proper auto insurance. That claim would be under your uninsured motorist coverage. It’s not a coverage that’s…
Read MoreCongratulations, Frank Verderame, on Being Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®!
Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers is excited to announce that firm co-founder Frank Verderame has been selected as a 2019 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers, for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Phoenix! This is Frank’s 13th consecutive year being named to The Best Lawyers in America list for his…
Read MoreState Farm Settles Conspiracy Class Action for $250 Million
State Farm has agreed to settle a federal class action lawsuit in which it faced allegations of illegally financing Illinois elections. Plaintiffs in the suit claimed that the insurance behemoth funneled money into the coffers of an Illinois Supreme Court justice who then overturned a $1 billion verdict against the company. The National Trial Lawyers…
Read MoreDo I Have a Personal Injury Claim?
You may have a personal injury claim if someone was negligent or intentionally hurt you. Each case has to be evaluated on an individual basis, which is why we would recommend that you consult a lawyer, call our firm to determine if someone’s carelessness hurt you. Our civil justice system helps get accountability from…
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