Cybex 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…
Read MoreIf I’m in a Hit and Run, Is There Anyone I Can Make a Claim Against?
Even if you’re in a hit and run crash where you don’t know who it is that hit and injured you, there is possibly still a claim for you to make as long as you have the proper auto insurance. That claim would be under your uninsured motorist coverage. It’s not a coverage that’s…
Read MoreCongratulations, Frank Verderame, on Being Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®!
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is excited to announce that firm co-founder Frank Verderame has been selected as a 2019 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers, for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Phoenix! This is Frank’s 13th consecutive year being named to The Best Lawyers in America list for his personal injury…
Read MoreState Farm Settles Conspiracy Class Action for $250 Million
State Farm has agreed to settle a federal class action lawsuit in which it faced allegations of illegally financing Illinois elections. Plaintiffs in the suit claimed that the insurance behemoth funneled money into the coffers of an Illinois Supreme Court justice who then overturned a $1 billion verdict against the company. The National Trial Lawyers…
Read MoreDo I Have a Personal Injury Claim?
You may have a personal injury claim if someone was negligent or intentionally hurt you. Each case has to be evaluated on an individual basis, which is why we would recommend that you consult a lawyer, call our firm to determine if someone’s carelessness hurt you. Our civil justice system helps get accountability from…
Read MoreTraffic Deaths Are Increasing in Arizona. Officials Blame Driver Behavior
In 2017, Arizona’s roads and highways claimed nearly 1,000 lives. And, in a recently released report, the officials who compiled the data say, in most cases, driver behavior is to blame. The Arizona Department of Transportation releases their “Motor Vehicle Crash Facts” report every year. They compile their data from Arizona Traffic Crash Reports submitted…
Read MoreMeet Kenneth Cody, Winner of the Plattner Verderame Civil Justice Scholarship
Plattner Verderame, P.C., would like to congratulate Kenneth W. Cody, the 2018 winner of the Plattner Verderame Civil Justice Scholarship. Mr. Cody is currently enrolled at Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he is a 1L student. Mr. Cody is one of nine children, born and raised in Georgia. Before enrolling in…
Read MoreRichard Plattner Named to Best Lawyers in America® for 20th Year
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is proud to announce that firm co-founder Richard S. Plattner has been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Best Lawyers in America list, for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This is Richard’s 20th consecutive year making the list, a significant achievement. Best Lawyers “is the oldest and most respected…
Read MoreArizona is Home to the Most Dangerous Highway in the Country
We’re all probably familiar with U.S. 93, the main and most popular highway between Wickenburg and Las Vegas. The road runs for 200 miles, and is the most common route for Phoenix drivers who want to get away for a long weekend. In addition to being a popular road, the highway recently acquired another title—this…
Read MoreDo Cars and Trucks Have Black Boxes?
You may be surprised to learn that the car you’re driving now, and probably the car you’ve been driving for the last 10 years, has a little black box in it that is a computer that records data. And it keeps track of everything from if you’re wearing your seatbelt to how fast your…
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