Coping with Traumatic Brain Injuries After Car Accidents
Phoenix is a rapidly expanding city that has experienced significant cultural growth over the past decade. However, with the positive developments, there has also been a negative consequence – an increase in car accidents. According to Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in 2020, Phoenix witnessed 40,833 car crashes; this is nearly 5,000 more crashes than…
Read MorePursuing Injury Claims for Defective Truck Parts
Living in Arizona means experiencing heavy truck traffic on city streets and highways. If it feels like there are even more trucks on the road these days, you’re not imagining it: there’s been a big spike in commercial vehicle numbers all over the country. Of course, when there are more trucks on the road, the…
Read MoreCostco Power Banks Under Recall for a Fire Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of about 350,000 Ubio Labs power banks sold by Costco. The power banks, which were available at Costco from September 2018 to December 2020, can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard. The CPSC has received three reports of fires, including one on a commercial…
Read MoreCongratulations to Alina Aguirre, the 2023 Recipient of the Annual Civil Justice Scholarship!
The team at Plattner Verderame, P.C. is proud to announce that Alina Aguirre is the 2023 recipient of the Plattner Verderame Civil Justice Scholarship! Alina is currently attending the University of California, Irvine School of Law, where she is expected to graduate in May 2026. She is also a summa cum laude graduate of San…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries from Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are often devastating, resulting in severe injuries and life-altering consequences. One such injury is a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can have long-lasting effects on the victim’s physical, cognitive and emotional well-being. Your skull has a cushioning layer between its inner walls and your brain. This buffering layer is called the subarachnoid space.…
Read MorePlattner 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…
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