Phoenix Injury Attorneys Handling Elmiron Claims
Hundreds of thousands of patients have taken the drug Elmiron over the years for relief from the condition interstitial cystitis (IC), a painful bladder health issue. Elmiron is a long-term treatment that eases the symptoms of IC, and has been a go-to medication for physicians and their patients for decades. However, recent (and numerous) studies…
Read MoreProduct Liability Claims for Residential Elevator Defects
All manufacturers have a duty to ensure their products are safe from defects that can cause an accident. Defects include faulty design, poor workmanship, and a failure to warn of known defects/inadequate instructions for use. The makers, distributors, and sellers of defective products can be held liable if their products cause accidents that injure you…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Agreeing to a Settlement for a Car Accident in Phoenix
There is no such thing as a “little” car accident. Even if you are lucky to leave the scene of the accident alive, you are at risk of sustaining serious injuries after the accident. In addition to dealing with your injuries, you still have certain legal obligations to meet in regard to liability. If you…
Read MoreUPDATED: Recall Issued for Exactech Connexion GXL Acetabular Liner in Hip Replacements
A recall was issued this past summer for Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular liner in hip replacements by the device manufacturer, Exactech Inc. The recall was issued due to early failure of the liner from wear and tear. It is possible that patients who had this liner implanted during a revision or primary hip replacement surgery…
Read MoreAutonomous Vehicles: Will They Ever Be Safe Enough?
Have there ever been times when, as a driver, you wish someone else could take the driving over for you? Maybe you would like to experience the feeling of going into autopilot whenever you have been traveling for too long on the road. Essentially, that is the premise of an autonomous vehicle. A fully autonomous…
Read MoreMore Women Die in Crashes. Is Inadequate Safety Testing to Blame?
When we buy a car, we look at the color, the interior space, how well it works on the road, and perhaps most importantly, the safety rating. We won’t buy a car with a safety rating of one or two stars. We want a car with four or five stars. Afterall, that is the vehicle…
Read MoreA Wet Cupholder in the BMW X7 Might Ruin Your Airbags
We expect car manufacturers to know what they’re doing when they’re building the cars we need to safely drive on the road. We assume that controls and features are designed in such a way that will not be inconvenient or dangerous to the driver. However, it’s not uncommon that these manufacturers make mistakes, or are…
Read MoreAdaptive Driving Beams Are Almost Here
Some drivers have mixed emotions concerning nighttime driving. While some people do not mind driving at night, many are concerned that the visibility issues will lead to a traffic accident, even with the use of headlights. The National Safety Council reports that the vast majority of pedestrian deaths occur during dark lighting conditions, peaking on…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Road Defects
With the intention of making the roads safer, the Honda Research Institute has initiated a pilot program to help check for faded or missing highway lane markings. The company has developed a system that uses the driver-assistance camera and GPS systems to evaluate the condition of the roads on which they travel. The systems will…
Read MoreWhy Tailgating Is Such a Dangerous Driving Behavior
Tailgating – which should not be confused with partying at the Arizona Cardinals football games – is defined as driving too close to drivers in front of you. When drivers tailgate, there is an increased chance that they will rear-end the driver in front of them. Drivers who tailgate also make the drivers in front…
Read MorePain and Suffering Awards in Vehicle Accident Claims
Let’s be honest. When a car accident causes injuries, the injuries often cause unbearable pain. The initial pain before there’s any medical treatment may cause you to go into shock. And almost everyone who is in an accident suffers stress. People worry about what type of injuries they have, can they be treated, and will…
Read MoreFailure to Yield Is the Leading Cause of Truck Accidents
One of the most popular ways to ship large amounts of cargo across the continental US is by truck (or tractor trailer). It is no shock to go onto any freeway, especially here in Arizona, and see at least a couple of the moving behemoths sharing the roads with you. With these large vehicles, however,…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do if My Child Was Hurt on a School Bus?
If you are the parent of a school-age child, chances are you have seen them off to the school bus. This may even be a ritual, to drop them off at the bus stop and pick them up after each day. We know just how stressful this can be; after all, these bus drivers are…
Read MoreStreet Racing and the Pandemic: A Deadly Duo
For as long as there have been ways to travel, there have been those more interested in the journey than the destination. While some people take this to mean long, scenic routes and plenty of stops, others look at motor vehicles and see one thing and one thing only: speed. Racing is not new. NASCAR…
Read MoreCar Accident Fatalities Are Rising Across the Country
There is a troubling trend overtaking our country and the roads we travel on every day. Even though the pandemic led to a year and change of lower traffic numbers, the rate of car accident fatalities has actually gone up. It has nothing to do with the cars themselves, and everything to do with a…
Read MorePlattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Law Firms List
Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that we have been named to the 2022 Best Law Firms list for our work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. We are also pleased that the Firm has retained its Tier 1 status in Phoenix for our work. Best Law Firms issues its rankings “based…
Read MoreWhy Hospitals and Insurance Companies Hide Prices
This year, the federal government exposed both the hospitals and the private insurance companies in a major way. It began with a mandatory order for hospitals to publish a complete list of the prices that they negotiate with private insurers by the federal government. Of course, there was initial pushback; the insurers’ trade association declared…
Read MoreA New Kind of Dog Bite Case Leads to $96,000 Jury Verdict for Our Client
Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers recently obtained a $96,000 jury verdict on behalf of a client who was attacked by two dogs. The case was not a typical dog bite case, however, which allowed attorney Nick Verderame to apply the law in a new – and successful – way for our client. Our client was…
Read MoreThe Controversy Behind Aduhelm, the New Alzheimer’s Disease Drug
When one family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the entire family can experience a range of emotions. Feelings of sadness, anger, hope, and depression can arise at many stages of the process, for the person living with the disease and the family. In those times, it is normal to wish for a remedy or…
Read MoreThe FDA’s Stance Against E-Cigarettes
Most people have a sweet tooth; our brains are hard-wired to like the high-energy nutrition that comes from sweet tasting natural foods. This is why some products like children’s cough syrups and chewy vitamins come in different fruity flavors. The sweetness appeals to children and makes it easier for the child to consume something that…
Read MoreBoppy Recalls Over Three Million Baby Pillows Following Eight Infant Deaths
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of several varieties of the Boppy Company’s newborn loungers for suffocation risks, after linking the product to the deaths of eight babies. These recalled products include Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers. The infants reportedly suffocated after…
Read MoreIn-Car-Advertisements Are a New Type of Driver Distraction
Before technology took over our lives, there were many forms of driver distraction that caused accidents. With cellphones, a new level of driver distraction made driving dangerous. Now comes news that Ford has taken driver distraction to an even higher level. New Ford technology uses a billboard detection system that reads billboard ads and displays…
Read MoreClass Action Claim Filed Against Notre Dame and NCAA Over Concealing Head Injury Dangers
A proposed class action lawsuit filed against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and University of Notre Dame highlights the risks of brain injuries to athletes, right as high school and college football season gets under way. Filed in Indiana federal court, this suit claims that both the school and the NCAA failed to warn…
Read MorePhoenix Is Fighting Back Against Dangerous Drivers
A group of Phoenix cyclists and pedestrians, with the support of Maricopa County, is fighting back against distracted, impaired, and speeding drivers. Despite following motor vehicle and pedestrian laws, utilizing bike lanes, and avoiding the most dangerous roads in the region, cyclists and pedestrians are being hit and killed in record numbers. To combat these…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Arizona
We know we’re a bit biased, but we think driving through Arizona is pretty extraordinary. There are some truly gorgeous scenic drives in our state, and every year, visitors come from all over the world to view them. But all that traffic, along with daily commutes, commercial transport, and unpredictable weather means some of our…
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