Posts by Richard Plattner
Coping with Traumatic Brain Injuries After Car Accidents
Phoenix is a rapidly expanding city that has experienced significant cultural growth over the past decade. However, with the positive developments, there has also been a negative consequence – an increase in car accidents. According to Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in 2020, Phoenix witnessed 40,833 car crashes; this is nearly 5,000 more crashes than…
Read MorePlattner Verderame, P.C. Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in 2024!
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is proud to announce that our partners, Richard S. Platter and Frank Verderame, have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for 2024. Nick Verderame has been recognized again as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2024. Each year, Best Lawyers® recognizes the achievements of attorneys across the country in a variety of practice areas.…
Read MoreHow Can You Prove Another Driver Was Distracted?
Distracted driving is a dangerous behavior that people often participate in when behind the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this type of behavior led to over 3,500 fatalities in the United States in 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that 39 percent of students in high…
Read MoreRecalled Eye Drops Are Causing Infections, Blindness, and Death
In recent months, four eye drop products have been recalled due to risk of health complications. Many of the products were contaminated, causing severe infections, eyeball loss, blindness, and even death among users. If you are using a recalled eye drop and have developed an illness or injury, Plattner Verderame, P.C. may be able to…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Pediatric Brain Trauma for Teens in Car Accidents
It is no secret that our teenagers are prone to bumping and hitting their heads. Whether they take a tumble down the stairs, wreck their bicycles, slip in the shower, or fall off their skateboard when trying to land a new trick, minor bumps to the head are bound to happen during adolescence. If you…
Read MoreDo Ignition Interlocks Really Reduce Drunk Driving?
When a person is caught drinking and driving, part of their punishment may be to install an ignition interlock device (IID) into their vehicle. The goal of these devices is twofold: to stop the individual driver from getting behind the wheel drunk, and to reduce the overall number of drunk driving accidents. But is it…
Read MoreA Peek into the World of Semi-Trucks: Air Brakes – the Pulse of Heavy Hauling
In the vast panorama of heavy-duty vehicle technology, a system of cardinal importance often sits unseen and unsung: semi-truck air brakes. Fundamental to the gargantuan semi-trucks we often see dominating our highways, air brake systems are ingenious feats of engineering, ensuring safety in a world of heavy loads and high speeds. Air brakes, unlike their…
Read MoreHow Can a Truck’s “Black Box” Data Help My Case?
Many people know that most commercial airplanes come equipped with a “black box” (they are often painted other colors) which provides extremely helpful data when it comes to investigating plane crashes. At the same time, many people do not realize that a lot of commercial trucks (and modern passenger vehicles) have their own black boxes…
Read MoreShould I Talk to the Insurance Company After a Car Accident?
Getting into an accident is hectic enough as it is—filing police reports, exchanging information and getting the damage repaired all while trying to recover from your injuries is not easy. Dealing with insurance companies on top of that can make things even more chaotic. It is important for both parties to report the accident to…
Read MoreStop Treating Dogs Like Hood Ornaments
It is no secret that many people throughout the United States love their dogs, treat them like members of their families, take them everywhere they go, and even from time to time refer to them as “fur babies.” As a matter of fact, the American Veterinary Medical Association states that close to 50 million American…
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