Adaptive Driving Beams Are Almost Here
Some drivers have mixed emotions concerning nighttime driving. While some people do not mind driving at night, many are concerned that the visibility issues will lead to a traffic accident, even with the use of headlights. The National Safety Council reports that the vast majority of pedestrian deaths occur during dark lighting conditions, peaking on…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Road Defects
With the intention of making the roads safer, the Honda Research Institute has initiated a pilot program to help check for faded or missing highway lane markings. The company has developed a system that uses the driver-assistance camera and GPS systems to evaluate the condition of the roads on which they travel. The systems will…
Read MoreWhy Tailgating Is Such a Dangerous Driving Behavior
Tailgating – which should not be confused with partying at the Arizona Cardinals football games – is defined as driving too close to drivers in front of you. When drivers tailgate, there is an increased chance that they will rear-end the driver in front of them. Drivers who tailgate also make the drivers in front…
Read MorePain and Suffering Awards in Vehicle Accident Claims
Let’s be honest. When a car accident causes injuries, the injuries often cause unbearable pain. The initial pain before there’s any medical treatment may cause you to go into shock. And almost everyone who is in an accident suffers stress. People worry about what type of injuries they have, can they be treated, and will…
Read MoreFailure to Yield Is the Leading Cause of Truck Accidents
One of the most popular ways to ship large amounts of cargo across the continental US is by truck (or tractor trailer). It is no shock to go onto any freeway, especially here in Arizona, and see at least a couple of the moving behemoths sharing the roads with you. With these large vehicles, however,…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do if My Child Was Hurt on a School Bus?
If you are the parent of a school-age child, chances are you have seen them off to the school bus. This may even be a ritual, to drop them off at the bus stop and pick them up after each day. We know just how stressful this can be; after all, these bus drivers are…
Read MoreStreet Racing and the Pandemic: A Deadly Duo
For as long as there have been ways to travel, there have been those more interested in the journey than the destination. While some people take this to mean long, scenic routes and plenty of stops, others look at motor vehicles and see one thing and one thing only: speed. Racing is not new. NASCAR…
Read MoreCar Accident Fatalities Are Rising Across the Country
There is a troubling trend overtaking our country and the roads we travel on every day. Even though the pandemic led to a year and change of lower traffic numbers, the rate of car accident fatalities has actually gone up. It has nothing to do with the cars themselves, and everything to do with a…
Read MorePlattner Verderame, P.C. Named to 2022 Best Law Firms List
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is proud to announce that we have been named to the 2022 Best Law Firms list for our work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. We are also pleased that the Firm has retained its Tier 1 status in Phoenix for our work. Best Law Firms issues its rankings “based on a…
Read MoreWhy 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…
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