Posts by Richard Plattner
Why Hospitals and Insurance Companies Hide Prices
This year, the federal government exposed both the hospitals and the private insurance companies in a major way. It began with a mandatory order for hospitals to publish a complete list of the prices that they negotiate with private insurers by the federal government. Of course, there was initial pushback; the insurers’ trade association declared…
Read MorePhoenix Is Fighting Back Against Dangerous Drivers
A group of Phoenix cyclists and pedestrians, with the support of Maricopa County, is fighting back against distracted, impaired, and speeding drivers. Despite following motor vehicle and pedestrian laws, utilizing bike lanes, and avoiding the most dangerous roads in the region, cyclists and pedestrians are being hit and killed in record numbers. To combat these…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Arizona
We know we’re a bit biased, but we think driving through Arizona is pretty extraordinary. There are some truly gorgeous scenic drives in our state, and every year, visitors come from all over the world to view them. But all that traffic, along with daily commutes, commercial transport, and unpredictable weather means some of our…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Sandstorms for Arizona Drivers
Last month, a sandstorm in Utah was the catalyst for a series of car crashes that claimed the lives of eight people and injured ten; four of the victims were adults, and the remaining four were children. The high winds began to kick up sand and dust around 4:30 pm on July 25. The lack…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Autonomous cars are the wave of the future – or so the manufacturers of these vehicles would have you believe. There are all sorts of levels and degrees of autonomous cars. Most cars today have use sensors and other technology to help reduce the risk of an auto accident. This technology helps alert drivers that…
Read MoreWhy Manufacturers Should Be Held Liable for Failing to Install Crash-Avoidance Technology
Technology can save lives. In the third decade of the 21st century, there’s no excuse for cars failing to have top-of-the line crash avoidance technology. While we’re far from having cars that drive themselves, software and hardware do help cars stay away from other cars and pedestrians. The latest technology should warn the driver when…
Read MoreNick Verderame Honored with AAJ’s Wiedemann & Wysocki Award
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is proud to announce that Nick Verderame was named a recipient of the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ) 2021 Wiedemann & Wysocki Award. The award is given in acknowledgement of outstanding efforts to promote and support AAJ’s political priorities regarding legislation that supports the civil justice system. This is the first time…
Read MoreWhy Cyclists May Be at a Greater Risk of Injury Than Ever Before
Cycling is a great way to stay in shape, lose weight, and help save the environment. Phoenix and Tempe have worked hard to make their cities attractive to bike riders, adding bike trails in and around town. Whether it’s riding to school, to work, to the doctor’s office, to the store, or to a restaurant,…
Read MoreInsurance Claims When There’s Only One Vehicle Involved
Single-vehicle crashes occur more often than one might think. These crashes are just what the name implies: they involve just one vehicle. Trucks, SUVs, vans, cars, and motorcycles can be involved in single-vehicle crashes that cause serious injury and even death. In Arizona in 2019, there were 569 fatalities caused by single-vehicle crashes, which accounted…
Read MoreThe What, How, and Why of Rollover Vehicle Accidents
A vehicle rollover is exactly what it sounds like: a vehicle which, for any given reason, rolls over onto its side or roof. The chances of a rollover accident increase when you drive an SUV, pickup truck, or van as larger vehicle are more prone to this type of accident. Today, we want to look…
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