Posts by Plattner Verderame PC
Where Do Most Truck Accidents Happen in Arizona?
Truck accidents can happen anywhere at any time but every state has known trouble spots where motor vehicle crashes seem to be a normal occurrence. Arizona is no different. We have many highways and backroads that lend themselves to causing injury and death on a regular basis. Some of these dangerous roadways are frequented by…
Read MoreRubbernecking Is a Serious Form of Driver Distraction
When there’s an accident on the road, most people want to see what happened. If a motorcycle rider is on the ground, a truck is turned over, a car has been pulled over by the police – the natural tendency is to look and stare. Unfortunately, this act of looking at an accident instead of…
Read MorePlattner Verderame, PC Named to the 2021 Best Lawyers List!
Plattner Verderame, PC is honored to announce that the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for our work on behalf of our clients in Arizona. Best Lawyers awards are based solely on peer review; attorneys cannot nominate themselves, and inclusion on the list one year does not guarantee inclusion the next.…
Read MoreNick Verderame Discusses Elder Care Rights & the Coronavirus Pandemic on ABC 15’s Town Hall
Last Thursday, Nick Verderame was among one of the featured guests on ABC 15’s ongoing series of virtual town halls. These town halls cover topics of interest to the community, and reporter Melissa Blasius brought some experts together to discuss the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our nursing home population. In addition to Nick,…
Read MoreChristopher J. Stephens Named 2020 Recipient of Plattner Verderame’s Annual Civil Justice Scholarship
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is pleased to announce that Christopher Stephens is the 2020 recipient of the Annual Civil Justice Scholarship. Chris is an award-winning law student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2021. Chris Stephens earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science at the University of…
Read MorePlacenta Injuries Found in Study of Pregnant Women with COVID-19
A study conducted by Northwestern has found placental injuries in women who have tested positive for COVID-19. The placenta is the first organ to form when a woman is pregnant, and it is very important when it comes to the development of the fetus. The placenta helps give nutrients to the fetus and also removes…
Read MoreAmerican Honda Recalls Off-Road Vehicles Due to Injury Hazards
American Honda has announced a recall of its Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) due to crash and injury hazards. The manufacturer said that the vehicle can move or roll when it has been placed in the park position, leading to crash and injury hazards. The recall was announced on June 18, 2020, and American Honda recommends…
Read MoreRichard Plattner Inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is proud to announce that partner Richard S. Plattner has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). Founded in 1950, this prestigious organization accepts no more than 1% of all attorneys practicing in any given state or Canadian province, so being invited is a true honor.…
Read MoreFrank Verderame and Randy Hinsch Were Named 2019 Southwest Super Lawyers
Frank Verderame and Randy Hinsch, partners at Plattner Verderame, P.C., were both been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Southwest Super Lawyers. Both attorneys were recognized for their work in the area of Personal Injury General – Plaintiff. Every year, Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys throughout the country for their work, publishing annual…
Read MoreHow a Section 1983 Claim Can Protect Your Civil Rights in Cases of Excessive Force and Police Brutality
Section 1983 is part of the Civil Rights Act of 1871 (42 U.S.C. § 1983), which gives victims a cause of action for filing a lawsuit for civil rights violations such as police misconduct and excessive force., Congress passed the Civil Rights Act to guard against the racial injustice and violence taking place after the…
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