New Evidence Reveals Johnson & Johnson Has Known about Asbestos in its Baby Powder for Decades
Last week, a Reuters investigative report revealed that Johnson & Johnson has known that the talc used in its baby powder was occasionally tainted with asbestos, and they kept this information from consumers and regulators. The article centered around Darlene Coker, who may have been the first consumer to file a lawsuit against Johnson &…
Read MoreHow Many Days Do I Have to Report a Car Accident?
If you’re in a car crash then you need to do several things afterwards, and one is to contact your own insurance company, because your insurance policy requires it. Our suggestion is that you do that as soon as you can. The other thing you should do, of course, is to call a lawyer. There…
Read MoreIKEA’s GLIVARP Dining Tables Were Recalled for Potential Laceration Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that IKEA, the furniture giant, is voluntarily recalling its GLIVARP extendable dining tables in white because the table’s glass extension poses a serious threat of laceration. Per the CPSC notice, the “table’s glass extension leaf can detach and fall unexpectedly.” Approximately 8,200 units have been recalled, and customers…
Read MoreInsurance 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 MoreWho Is Guilty of the Worst Corporate Conduct in 2018?
This has been a bad year for corporations; not for their bottom lines, per se, but for their reputations: Facebook and Cambridge Analytica sold us out. United Airlines let people’s pets die. An autonomous Uber car hit and killed a pedestrian in Tempe. Google is embroiled in sexual harassment accusations. Sloan Kettering’s CEO made money…
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 MoreHow Much Can I Get for My Personal Injury Settlement?
As far as asking how much you might be able to get for a personal injury settlement, there are so many variables. It’s like asking what will this cookie taste like before you have the ingredients. You just don’t know. You gotta wait. You gotta gather the facts. You’ve gotta get your medical treatment.…
Read MoreCan You Claim Damages if You Are Hurt by a Space Heater?
A study conducted from 2003 to 2013 by the National Institute of Health (NIH) revealed that there were 53,636 space heater-related thermal burn injuries in that time frame. Many of these injuries occurred, as one would expect, during the winter months. In January of 2018, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issued a release stating…
Read MoreWill My Insurance Rate Go Up if I Make a Claim on My Own Policy?
A lot of people have the mistaken idea that if they make a claim under their own insurance policy, their insurance rates are going to go up. Under Arizona law, this is wrong. The insurance company cannot raise your rates if you are not at fault for the accident. So, do not be hesitant…
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 MoreSleep Deprived Drivers Are 15 Times More Likely to Cause a Collision
Experts in the sleep industry recommend that adults get about 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. However, despite that recommendation, surveys tell us that about 33 percent of adults in the U.S. usually sleep for less than seven hours. Driver fatigue, a problem that develops due to lack of sleep, is a factor…
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 MorePlattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers Named to “Best Law Firms” List Once Again for 2019
Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers has once again been selected for inclusion on Best Lawyers’® list of “Best Law Firms” for the attorneys’ work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, in Phoenix, AZ. In order to be eligible for inclusion, a firm must have at least one practicing attorney who was selected for inclusion on…
Read MoreFather of Two Wins $289 Million Verdict Against Monsanto
A jury in San Francisco ruled in favor of a man who claimed that Roundup, the world-renowned weed killer, caused him to contract non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Dewayne Johnson, a husband, former schoolteacher, and father of two children had his case expedited because of his terminal diagnosis. In California, plaintiffs who are terminal have the right to…
Read MoreSports Concussions
Sports concussions, from Pop Warner all the way through the NFL and professional sports, are a hot button issue right now because they’re becoming not just more and more common, but we’re seeing them more and more. And, that the concussions are being identified. As this is happening, different leagues – especially in football,…
Read MoreA Review of Arizona’s Vehicle Crash Statistics
Recent motor vehicle accident statistics in Arizona demonstrate the need for a strong legal advocate when you are hurt in a crash. Although Arizona is not the worst in the country infrequency or severity of car crashes (although sometimes it seems like it), we certainly get our share of collisions throughout the state that cause…
Read MoreProduct Liability Claims and Defective E-Cigarettes
Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers handles all manner of product liability claims. We have put together this brief video set to talk a little bit about defective product cases, what your rights are, and what you should do if you e-cig explodes. We invite you to listen to Frank Verderame, Richard Plattner and Randy Hinsch…
Read MoreWill I Be Protected as a Whistleblower?
People are often worried before bringing a whistleblower or a qui tam action that they might lose their job, and that’s often a deterrent for people who have information about their employer stealing from the government. Fortunately, there are protections in the law so that you don’t lose your job for doing this. The first…
Read MoreCBS Show Whistleblower Helps Highlight the Fight against Wrongdoing
If you haven’t seen the CBS show Whistleblower yet, you’re missing out. Each week, the show covers a different case of fraud committed at taxpayers’ expense, and how honest, every day people are making a difference in our country. So far, the show has looked at companies overcharging school districts for cafeteria food, doctors who…
Read MoreDriverless Cars and Safety Technology: What You Should Know
Arizona has been a testing place for driverless vehicles for a long time, so we face some additional dangers on the road. If you were injured in a collision with an autonomous vehicle, or because of defective technology within the car, we can help. Please watch our videos by Nick Verderame and Richard Plattner to…
Read MoreA Hunter’s Biggest Threat – Tree Stands
Hunters wear bright orange to keep themselves safe while hunting. This helps reduce accidental shootings by other hunters. But orange can’t keep them safe from one of their biggest emerging threats. This hazard can result in broken backs, fractured bones, permanent disabilities, and even fatalities. And it’s not another animal or even another human—it’s tree…
Read MoreWhat Is Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is a lot broader than texting and driving, which is what most people think of when they hear the phrase. If someone is texting, or talking on the phone, or talking to someone else in the car, or eating, or putting on makeup, or just thinking about something that isn’t driving, that…
Read MoreCybex Recalls 15,000 Defective Weight Press Products
Cybex International, a popular American manufacturer of weight lifting equipment, has issued a recall for approximately 15,000 Cybex Smith Presses. According to the company, the weight bar can become dislodged and fall on the person using the equipment. To date, there have been 27 reported injuries, including spinal fracture and paralysis. There are two models…
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