The 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 MoreCar Recalls Announced for Vehicles with Defective Steering, Fire Risk, and More
Car recalls occur all too often. In many cases, the recalls are issued or initiated by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA). Many times, the car manufacturers initiate their own recalls or issue recalls after an NHTSA investigation. Cars are usually recalled due to reports of deaths, injuries, or defective parts. Victims of fatal…
Read MorePhilips CPAP and BiPAP Devices Recalled Over Potential Cancer Risk
Phillips Respironics has issued a voluntary recall of its continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) and ventilator devices over a potential risk of users inhaling carcinogenic materials. The recall affects more than 3.5 million devices manufactured between 2009 and April 2021. What makes Philips’ CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators dangerous? There are…
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…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Side-Impact Car Crashes
Motor vehicle accidents can leave you with serious injuries, thousands of dollars in damage to your vehicle, and even post-traumatic stress disorder. Depending on the severity of the crash, you might not be able to return to work, could suffer paralysis, or could lose a loved one or your own life. One of the most…
Read MoreMost Common Causes of Fatal Car & Truck Crashes
Some types of car accidents are deadlier than others. The faster the vehicles are going when they crash, often the more deadly the accident will be. Cars which spin out of control are likely to have impacts with multiple vehicles or objects, which increases the risk of a fatality. Cars that strike each other head-on…
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