Blocking 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 MoreThe FDA Is Hiding Crucial Information about Defective Medical Devices
Most claims of malfunctioning medical devices are required to be submitted to the FDA and kept in a public database. Often doctors search these databases when they experience or learn of a similar malfunction, to try to learn how they can better serve their patients. But not always. Kaiser Health News recently reported on a…
Read MoreTo Settle or Not to Settle: What Is Best for a Personal Injury Claim?
One of the most common questions we are asked is, “Should I settle my claim, or go to trial?” The truth is, in some cases, a settlement may be a better option for you than a trial would be. Today, Randall Hinsch and Nick Verderame get into the nitty-gritty of settling a case, in the…
Read MoreLime and Bird E-Scooters – Deadly and Dangerous
Electronic scooters, or e-scooters, have taken a lot of U.S. cities by storm. According to CNN, the leading makers of electronic scooters are Bird Rides, Inc., a rideshare company based in California; and Lime, which is already selling its scooters in 70 cities. The scooters are popular across America and the leading cities of Europe.…
Read MoreIf I’m Hurt, Who Pays for It?
Sometimes people are hesitant to sue because they’re afraid that the person’s gonna, who’s gonna pay for their injury, is another person like them who doesn’t have assets. But in most instances, the entity that’s paying for the claim is an auto insurance company, or a homeowner’s insurance company, or some kind of indemnity…
Read MoreDefective E-Cigarette Batteries Keep Exploding and Causing Injuries
An e-cigarette battery overheated and ignited a fire on an American Airlines flight shortly after landing on January 4, 2019. In a USA Today.com story, Ross Feinstein, a spokesperson for American Airlines, said that flight attendants are trained on how to fight high-energy battery fires, and that they “quickly extinguished the fire and the plane…
Read MoreWhat Does “Qui Tam” Mean?
Do you know somebody who’s ripping off the government? Do you know someone who is ripping off the United States government, the Arizona government? If so, you can bring a claim under the False Claims Act. This is also known as a qui tam claim, or a whistleblower claim. It’s the patriotic thing to…
Read MoreExploding Vape Pen Kills Texas Man
The threats posed by e-cigarettes (also referred to as a vape pens) to the well-being of consumers, have been well publicized in recent years. The recent death of a young man in Texas related to vaping has focused additional attention to the potential dangers of the practice. On January 27, 24-year-old William Brown lost his…
Read MoreCommon Questions about Contingency Fees in Arizona
At Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers, we represent injury victims and their families in claims against the parties who caused them harm. When potential clients first call us, they often have similar questions: what will it cost? What do you do? Our attorneys have put together a few short videos addressing some of those common…
Read MoreThe Safety Institute Publishes Its Annual Vehicle Safety Watch
The Safety Institute’s Vehicle Safety Watch List Analytics and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Enforcement Monitoring Program alerts the public to potential vehicle safety issues on a quarterly basis. In memory of Brooke Melton, who was killed in a 2010 accident resulting from a sudden ignition failure in her 2005 Chevy cobalt, Ken and…
Read MoreAuto Insurance Coverage in Arizona
Choosing the right insurance can be a challenge. The policy language is dry and filled with “legalese,” and the costs can be high. Frank Verderame and Nick Verderame put together these short videos to address some of the more common questions we get about auto insurance, so you can make informed decisions about what is…
Read MoreJuul E-Cigarettes Pose a Unique Danger for Kids
Electronic cigarettes have been marketed as a product that can help adults who are trying to quit smoking traditional cigarettes. However, with their dessert-flavored liquids and their ease of use, Juul has become wildly popular with children and teens. For this reason, they pose a unique danger to underage vapers. What is Juul? Juul is…
Read MoreFactory Farms No Longer Required to Report Dangerous Emissions
Livestock, in a word, smells. Large-scale livestock operations, however, create more than just an unpleasant odor; they produce toxic waste; bring flies, pest, and rodents; and pollute the air in ways that can exacerbate people’s medical conditions, or create new ones. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) admitted in a September 2017 report that they had…
Read MoreCar Crashes and Truck Accidents in Arizona
A lot of times, folks ask us if there’s a difference between getting into a car accident with another passenger vehicle, like a car or SUV, and with a commercial vehicle, like a big-rig. There are a lot of differences between these two types of accidents. In the following videos, partner Randy Hinsch will discuss…
Read More3,000 People Possibly Exposed to Bloodborne Diseases at a Surgical Center
An ambulatory surgical center has sent warning letters to more than 3,000 patients who may have been exposed to bloodborne pathogens if they had a procedure done between January and September 2018, according to a story on CNN.com. The Saddle Brook, NJ surgical center was under investigation by the state health department, which found that…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do if I’m a Victim of Sexual Abuse?
If you or someone you love is a victim of sexual abuse, the very first thing you should do is to call the police. This will enable them to quickly gather evidence and put the information together to help substantiate your claim. It may also help them to apprehend the criminal who did this…
Read MoreFire Hazard Continues for Polaris Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
Polaris Industries, manufacturer of recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs), agreed to pay a $27.25 million penalty because it failed to notify federal officials about the fire hazards its vehicles pose to riders. Federal regulators have linked one death and more than 180 fires to the dangerous off-road vehicles according to a story in the Tucson Sentinel.…
Read MoreWhat Is Negligent Security?
Businesses have an obligation to provide reasonable protection for their customers and people who come on to their property. That not only means trying to not have water on the floor where people are going to slip, but sometimes it means protecting people from the criminal actions of others. The more dangerous an area…
Read MoreLubrisine Eye Drops Recalled for Undeclared Colloidal Silver
Results RNA LLC, manufacturer of Lubrisine Eye Drops, has issued a voluntary recall of its product after a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) inspection found that manufacturers were “using practices that do not support its sterility and contained undeclared colloidal silver,” per a recent press release put out by Results RNA. According to the release,…
Read MoreThe Liability of Pedestrians in Car and Truck Accidents
Drivers of cars, trucks, and other vehicles do have a duty to look out for pedestrians. If a car or truck strikes a pedestrian, the pedestrian is likely to die or suffer catastrophic injuries. That pedestrians rely on drivers to drive safely doesn’t mean drivers are automatically liable for pedestrian accidents. Some times, a driver…
Read MoreArizona’s New Paid Sick Time Laws
A summary of the laws and frequently asked questions about paid sick time In 2017, Arizona passed a new law regarding paid time off for sick employees working for businesses and non-profit organizations. Workers now have some comfort, even if there isn’t a written contract, knowing that they can take some paid time off for…
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