Plattner Verderame, PC Named to the 2021 Best Lawyers List!
Plattner Verderame, PC is honored to announce that the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for our work on behalf of our clients in Arizona. Best Lawyers awards are based solely on peer review; attorneys cannot nominate themselves, and inclusion on the list one year does not guarantee inclusion the next.…
Read MorePeople with Minor COVID-19 Symptoms May Be At-Risk for Serious Brain Disorders
A recent study in the United Kingdom revealed that a brain condition called Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), triggered by COVID-19, is serious and may be potentially deadly. ADEM is similar, though more severe, than multiple sclerosis. While some patients with ADEM can make a good recovery, some become permanently disabled. As scientists continue to work…
Read MoreNick Verderame Discusses Elder Care Rights & the Coronavirus Pandemic on ABC 15’s Town Hall
Last Thursday, Nick Verderame was among one of the featured guests on ABC 15’s ongoing series of virtual town halls. These town halls cover topics of interest to the community, and reporter Melissa Blasius brought some experts together to discuss the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our nursing home population. In addition to Nick,…
Read MoreChristopher J. Stephens Named 2020 Recipient of Plattner Verderame’s Annual Civil Justice Scholarship
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is pleased to announce that Christopher Stephens is the 2020 recipient of the Annual Civil Justice Scholarship. Chris is an award-winning law student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2021. Chris Stephens earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science at the University of…
Read MoreWho is Liable in a Vehicle Crash Caused by a Medical Emergency?
On average, more than 6 million car accidents occur in the United States each year. Some of them have an official cause listed as a medical emergency. Medical emergencies can never be anticipated, especially when someone is driving alone. A majority of medical emergencies cannot be prevented either. This means that the driver who suffers…
Read MorePlacenta Injuries Found in Study of Pregnant Women with COVID-19
A study conducted by Northwestern has found placental injuries in women who have tested positive for COVID-19. The placenta is the first organ to form when a woman is pregnant, and it is very important when it comes to the development of the fetus. The placenta helps give nutrients to the fetus and also removes…
Read MoreAmerican Honda Recalls Off-Road Vehicles Due to Injury Hazards
American Honda has announced a recall of its Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) due to crash and injury hazards. The manufacturer said that the vehicle can move or roll when it has been placed in the park position, leading to crash and injury hazards. The recall was announced on June 18, 2020, and American Honda recommends…
Read MorePPP Loans and Future Whistleblower Claims
Businesses throughout Arizona and the rest of the country have been struggling to stay afloat ever since the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States. Arizona is slowly reopening the state, including non-essential businesses. Thousands of businesses applied for and received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the federal government to help prevent laying off employees.…
Read MoreSpeeding Reaching Dangerous Levels During the Pandemic
Speeding on roads all across the country has become a serious problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. One might think that because most of the country is in lockdown mode that there wouldn’t be many problems on the roads. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth, as many police departments are seeing excessive speeds, some…
Read MoreHow New Title IX Regulations Could Affect Sexual Assault Claims on College Campuses
On May 6, 2020, the United States Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos took steps to strengthen protections under Title IX for survivors of sexual assault. It requires due process on all campuses so that students can obtain an education free of sexual harassment and discrimination. This is the first time in the history of…
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