Posts by Richard Plattner
Insurance and Car Accidents in Arizona
Arizona car owners are required to carry insurance in case of an accident. The state requirements are that owners must carry: $15,000 for bodily-injury damage to one victim $30,000 of bodily-injury coverage for multiple accident victims $10,000 for property damage to a victim’s car or property Owners are liable for damages if they drive a…
Read MoreTruck Company Liability for Flying Tire Debris
Commercial vehicles haul a lot of products. Sometimes, those trucks have open tops (like some dump trucks) or open sides, which increases the risk of debris spilling from the truck and on the road – or onto your car. As a driver, you are generally expected to be on the lookout for road debris. Drivers…
Read MoreBirth Injuries Due to Exposure to a Teratogen
A teratogen is an agent that can cause a birth defect. There are many different sources of teratogens which pregnant mothers need to be aware of, and should review with their doctors. According to Healthline.com, about four to five percent of birth defects are caused by teratogen exposure. Teratogens are believed to mostly affect a…
Read MoreWhat Is a Construction Site Injury?
If you were injured on a construction site, you’re not alone. Construction sites are very dangerous places. Injuries can happen for lots of different reasons. One of the things that comes into play on a construction site injury is, most workers on the site are going to be covered by workers’ compensation. The advantage…
Read MoreI Got Bit by a Dog. Is It Anyone’s Fault?
It can be. Obviously, if you are provoking the dog, then it’s your fault; it’s not going to be the dog’s fault or the dog’s owner’s fault. But if you’re minding your own business – it doesn’t have to even be a dog bite – if the dog gets loose: in Phoenix area, for…
Read MoreSexual Harassment and Abuse Claims in Arizona
According to recent data, 12 percent of employees have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Among these victims, many simply remain silent. A survey conducted by CareerBuilder reveals that more than 7 in 10 employees who endure sexual harassment in a work environment do not report the event. In addition, more than half of sexual…
Read MoreMeet Kenneth Cody, Winner of the Plattner Verderame Civil Justice Scholarship
Plattner Verderame, P.C., would like to congratulate Kenneth W. Cody, the 2018 winner of the Plattner Verderame Civil Justice Scholarship. Mr. Cody is currently enrolled at Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he is a 1L student. Mr. Cody is one of nine children, born and raised in Georgia. Before enrolling in…
Read MoreRichard Plattner Named to Best Lawyers in America® for 20th Year
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is proud to announce that firm co-founder Richard S. Plattner has been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Best Lawyers in America list, for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This is Richard’s 20th consecutive year making the list, a significant achievement. Best Lawyers “is the oldest and most respected…
Read MoreArizona is Home to the Most Dangerous Highway in the Country
We’re all probably familiar with U.S. 93, the main and most popular highway between Wickenburg and Las Vegas. The road runs for 200 miles, and is the most common route for Phoenix drivers who want to get away for a long weekend. In addition to being a popular road, the highway recently acquired another title—this…
Read MoreSmithfield Foods to be Held Accountable for Breaking the Law, to the Tune of $473.5 Million
Back in June, a jury in North Carolina awarded a $50 million verdict in a nuisance case filed by 10 plaintiffs against Murphy-Brown, which is owned by Smithfield. At the time, we said that Smithfield should be worried, because the award could set a precedent. Two months later, another federal jury in North Carolina decided…
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