Plattner Verderame, P.C. Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in 2024!
Plattner Verderame, P.C. is proud to announce that our partners, Richard S. Platter and Frank Verderame, have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for 2024. Nick Verderame has been recognized again as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2024. Each year, Best Lawyers® recognizes the achievements of attorneys across the country in a variety of practice areas.…
Read MoreOver 7.5 Million Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled Due to Injury Risk
When it comes to children’s toys, safety is a top priority for parents and caregivers. While it’s not difficult to imagine how Easy Bake ovens, scooters, and toy weapons can present potential hazards to children, even the most seemingly benign toys have caused significant injuries. Alarmingly, a recent recall of over 7.5 million Baby Shark…
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Get Injured in a Golf Cart?
Golf carts are very popular among residents and tourists in Phoenix and other Arizona cities. In fact, these vehicles are not only used to drive around golf courses, but they are also used in residential communities and even cities throughout the state. Therefore, if you find yourself in a golf cart accident, it is extremely…
Read MoreHow Can You Prove Another Driver Was Distracted?
Distracted driving is a dangerous behavior that people often participate in when behind the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this type of behavior led to over 3,500 fatalities in the United States in 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that 39 percent of students in high…
Read MorePhoenix Police Shootings Are Going Up
Police shootings are on the rise, both in Phoenix and across the country. In fact, as of March, there were more police-involved shootings in Phoenix than at the same time in 2022, according to data obtained by FOX 10 News. Per FOX 10, “The police shootings are happening as Phoenix Police Department remains the subject…
Read MoreRecalled Eye Drops Are Causing Infections, Blindness, and Death
In recent months, four eye drop products have been recalled due to risk of health complications. Many of the products were contaminated, causing severe infections, eyeball loss, blindness, and even death among users. If you are using a recalled eye drop and have developed an illness or injury, Plattner Verderame, P.C. may be able to…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Pediatric Brain Trauma for Teens in Car Accidents
It is no secret that our teenagers are prone to bumping and hitting their heads. Whether they take a tumble down the stairs, wreck their bicycles, slip in the shower, or fall off their skateboard when trying to land a new trick, minor bumps to the head are bound to happen during adolescence. If you…
Read MoreDo Ignition Interlocks Really Reduce Drunk Driving?
When a person is caught drinking and driving, part of their punishment may be to install an ignition interlock device (IID) into their vehicle. The goal of these devices is twofold: to stop the individual driver from getting behind the wheel drunk, and to reduce the overall number of drunk driving accidents. But is it…
Read MoreA Peek into the World of Semi-Trucks: Air Brakes – the Pulse of Heavy Hauling
In the vast panorama of heavy-duty vehicle technology, a system of cardinal importance often sits unseen and unsung: semi-truck air brakes. Fundamental to the gargantuan semi-trucks we often see dominating our highways, air brake systems are ingenious feats of engineering, ensuring safety in a world of heavy loads and high speeds. Air brakes, unlike their…
Read MoreHow 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…
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