To 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…
Read MoreWhat Damages Can I Claim in a Personal Injury Case?
The damages recoverable in a personal injury case depend, of course, most importantly on what damages did you actually suffer. But it includes medical expenses, it can include wage loss, and those can both be past and future because, many times, an injury is one that’s going to require a lifetime of medical care,…
Read MoreNursing Home Responsibility for Bullying of Residents
USA Today reported in May 2018 that bullying is all too common at nursing homes. Seniors, their children, and friends and family have the right to expect that seniors will be respected and protected during their residency. Patients should be aware that they have a Bill of Rights that protects them from various forms of…
Read MoreRichard S. Plattner Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who
Richard Plattner, a founding partner of Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for his extraordinary work on behalf of clients throughout Arizona. He has been presented with the organization’s Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. We invite you to read the Professional Narrative, and to join us in offering…
Read MoreSocial Media Rules after an Injury
A general rule of thumb if you’ve been injured is to stay off social media, for the purposes of you’ve got other sides, generally an insurance company, who is going to be looking for information they can hold against you to prove that you’re not hurt as badly as you actually are. Our rule,…
Read MoreHow to Proceed if You Suspect Your Child Is Being Sexually Abused
The Arizona Department of Child Safety states that “sexual abuse occurs when sex acts are performed with children. Using children in pornography, prostitution or other types of sexual activity is also sexual abuse.” Sexual assault also includes rape or attempted rape, penetration of the child’s body, forcing sexual acts such as oral sex, indecent exposure,…
Read MoreHow Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take?
If you have a personal injury case, and you’re wondering how long it will take, there are, again, all kinds of variables that can go into that: the nature and extent of your injuries, how long it takes you to heal, the court schedule comes into play. Defense lawyers have a notorious tactic of…
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