The 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, P.C., 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 Richard a…
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…
Read MoreNew 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…
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