How Can a Truck’s “Black Box” Data Help My Case?
Many people know that most commercial airplanes come equipped with a “black box” (they are often painted other colors) which provides extremely helpful data when it comes to investigating plane crashes. At the same time, many people do not realize that a lot of commercial trucks (and modern passenger vehicles) have their own black boxes…
Read MoreStaying Safe on E-Bikes and E-Scooters in Phoenix
Phoenix is a driving city. It was designed for driving, and anyone who’s spent more than a few minutes out of doors in the late Spring (let alone the summer) is usually looking to get back indoors pretty fast. But as anyone who’s driven here knows, traffic can be a bit tough, and there is…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible for Truck Accidents Caused by Blind Spots?
We hear about it all the time. A driver forgot to check their blind spot and accidentally merged into a lane right where another car was traveling. It probably caused some damage, but it luckily may not have been much worse than that. Even though an accident like this happens often, it does not make…
Read MoreShould I Talk to the Insurance Company After a Car Accident?
Getting into an accident is hectic enough as it is—filing police reports, exchanging information and getting the damage repaired all while trying to recover from your injuries is not easy. Dealing with insurance companies on top of that can make things even more chaotic. It is important for both parties to report the accident to…
Read MoreStop Treating Dogs Like Hood Ornaments
It is no secret that many people throughout the United States love their dogs, treat them like members of their families, take them everywhere they go, and even from time to time refer to them as “fur babies.” As a matter of fact, about 68 million American households own dogs. This represents about 51 percent…
Read MoreStorefront Car Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries
Whether a business is located on a busy road, on a quiet neighborhood street, or in a commercial business area, it is at risk of having a vehicle crash into it as long as the storefront faces a roadway or parking lot. These crashes can take the lives of employees, customers, or pedestrians passing by.…
Read MoreSpeeding Causes a Lot of Injuries, but Lane Departures Kill
The dangers of speeding are well-known. The causes of it are, too: people run late, or they get distracted and they bear down on the pedal. Some people do it because they’ve been struck in traffic and they’re frustrated; others just think they won’t get caught. In the end, though, speeding and aggressive drivers cause…
Read MoreGolf Carts Pose More Risks – and Cause More Injuries – Than People Realize
Golf cart accidents are unfortunately all too common in Phoenix and in Arizona as a whole. Because golf carts can be driven on some roads, residents and tourists in the area often take them on joy rides; or they simply find that they are a convenient and cost-effective way to get around town. As you…
Read MoreEzriCare and Delsam Eyedrops Recalled for Link to Bacterial Infections
Global Pharma Healthcare voluntarily recalled all lots of its EzriCare Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears on February 1, 2023, following an outbreak of pseudomonas aeruginosa – bacteria with a “predilection to cause infections among immunocompromised hosts, extreme versatility, antibiotic resistance, and a wide range of dynamic defenses [which] makes it…
Read MoreArizona’s Roads Are Deadlier Than Ever
Arizona’s roads are like a mirage. The scenic beauty can make you forget how dangerous the roads are. The Arizona Department of Transportation recently released its report for motor vehicle crash facts in 2021. The statistics were alarming. Car crash fatalities have reached heights that haven’t been reached since 2006. According to AZDOT’s report, there…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I’m Injured in a Red Light Accident?
If you are involved in a traffic accident because someone runs a red light, you’d be forgiven for thinking that liability is easy to determine. After all – you were following the rules and someone else wasn’t, and now you’re hurt. Unfortunately, determining who was the cause of your injuries can be complicated. There are…
Read MoreHerniated Disks and Car Accidents
Many car accidents in Phoenix cause herniated disks and other spine injuries. Even with seat belts and airbags, a low-impact crash can cause your back and neck to twist and endure severe stress. A high-speed accident is even more likely to cause severe spinal damage. The disk separates your back bones from your vertebrae. Disk…
Read MoreWhy Truck Accidents May Be More Common in Winter
While the winters in Phoenix are not as extreme as they are in the Northeast or Midwest, the cold weather can still create dangerous conditions for truck drivers and other motorists on the road. It’s not just careless truck drivers that should be held liable for winter truck accidents. The trucking companies that hire the…
Read MoreE-Bike and E-Scooter Injuries Are on the Rise
A recent development on the streets has been the rise in use of E-bikes and E-scooters. Touted as environmentally friendly and easy to use, these little vehicles are used by many of us as quick ways to get from place to place. Unfortunately, crashes with other vehicles (and the resulting injuries they cause) have been…
Read MoreTruck Fatalities Nationwide Are Rising
Truck accidents are much more likely to cause deaths than car accidents for many reasons. Trucks are simply much bigger, longer, wider, taller, and heavier than cars. When a truck strikes another car, the odds are high that the car will be crushed, causing fatal injuries to the occupants. The drivers and passengers in small…
Read MoreAlmost Human But Not Quite – Autonomous Vehicles Drive Among Us
Right here in the greater Phoenix area, autonomous vehicles (AV) navigate our roads alongside the average car piloted by very human drivers. Over the past couple of years, we have wondered whether these cars and trucks would ever really be safe enough, or if the tech would ever be truly capable of preventing accidents. In…
Read MoreBicycle-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries and Emergency Room Visits
It’s clear – if a car or truck comes barreling down the road and strikes a bicycle rider, the cyclist will be lucky to survive. Even when vehicles are traveling slowly, the bike rider is usually pitched off the bike and often strikes the ground with his/her head. Bicycles lack protective frames for the rider.…
Read MoreAre You Less Likely to Be Injured in a Crash When Your Windows Are Down?
Car accidents are common if unfortunate experiences. While not always predictable, there are traffic rules to follow that can help drivers to avoid them. We also know that, in the case of a wreck, there are things we can do to avoid serious injury, such as properly wearing a seatbelt or having the head rest…
Read MoreMotorcycle Riders Now Allowed to “Lane Filter” in Arizona
Riding a motorcycle remains a popular pastime for many reasons, including the freedom the open road represents. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders are “invisible” to car and truck drivers too often, resulting in serious or fatal accidents. Motorcyclists in Arizona are now legally able to engage in “lane filtering,” also known as lane splitting. This practice is…
Read MoreIs introducing Trucking to Younger Drivers the Right Choice?
Since 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been talking about a pilot trucking program that will allow drivers between 18 and 20 years old to haul heavy cargo in 18-wheelers. If this program is approved, it would lower the age of eligible truck drivers and possibly lead to an increase of truck…
Read MoreIs UPS Dangerous?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently rejected UPS’s second request to be exempt from particular safety requirements. One of those requirements was a mandatory two years of experience for long-haul truck drivers. With the first request, the FMCSA stated that the company failed to demonstrate that they would be able to either maintain…
Read MoreCongratulations to Mia Nevarez, the 2022 Recipient of the Annual Civil Justice Scholarship!
The team at Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that Mia Nevarez is the 2022 recipient of the Plattner Verderame Civil Justice Scholarship! Mia is currently attending Notre Dame Law School, and is expected to graduate in 2025. At Notre Dame, she is a Victor Hedberg Presidential Law Fellowship Award Winner and…
Read MoreDo I Have to Release My Entire Medical History After a Car Accident?
If a person asked you over the phone to release your medical history, would you do it? Of course not. It’s illegal. But for some reason, when an insurance adjuster asks to release someone’s medical history, things change. Don’t believe what an insurance adjuster tells you – you do not have to give them access…
Read MoreCan Your Car Insurance Affect the Outcome of Your Injury Claim or Lawsuit?
Everyone who’s been in a car accident knows how annoying it is dealing with insurance companies. It feels like instead of helping you, they are working against you every step of the way. If we weren’t required to carry car insurance, many people wouldn’t even bother. But when you are involved in a car accident,…
Read MoreMotorcycle Riding Season Is Upon Us; Be Careful
We are well into the middle of motorcycle riding season in Phoenix, and safety is paramount for every rider no matter their level of experience. With so many dangers out there for motorcycle riders, it can be stressful to run errands, go to work, or enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer when you…
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