Posts by Bruce Plaxen
AI Chatbot Injury & Wrongful Death Lawyers
Legal representation for families devastated by artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting many aspects of our lives. Whether at work, school, or home, we’re frequently asking these platforms questions and getting answers that sometimes feel very human. In some cases, people are even using Grok, ChatGPT, Character.AI, Gemini, Replika, Meta AI, and Snapchat My…
Read MoreThe Hidden Dangers of Lead-Based Paint for Children in Baltimore
Lead is poisonous, and exposure remains a serious health risk to children, especially those under age six. Lead paint was banned for residential use as of 1978, but in older cities, like Baltimore, many houses were built before this safety regulation was enforced. This means that children in thousands of properties can be exposed to…
Read MoreWhat Happens If the At-Fault Party Doesn’t Have Car Insurance?
If you’re involved in a Maryland car accident with a driver who doesn’t carry car insurance, you may still have options. However, your ability to recover compensation may depend largely on your own insurance coverage and whether or not the other driver has any assets. Like other states, Maryland does require drivers to carry car…
Read MoreIf a Car Cuts Me Off and I Hit Them, Am I Liable?
Being cut off by another driver and hitting their car is a situation that confuses and frustrates many people. You’ve probably heard that the rear driver in a rear-end crash is always at fault (or almost always, at least). But what about when that driver was cut off? This can definitely change the situation. Determining…
Read MoreSerious Columbia Crash Raises Scooter & Moped Safety Concerns
Two traffic alerts last week indicated that a serious early-morning moped or motorcycle crash occurred in the vicinity of Whole Foods on Little Patuxent Parkway and Cedar Lane in Columbia, Maryland. Few details are available, but it appears that the reports are likely referring to the same incident and that the victim was severely injured.…
Read MoreWhat Are “Tank Slapper” Motorcycle Accidents?
Motorcycle accidents can happen even when a rider does everything right, and when they occur, they can be devastating. Tank slappers, also known as speed wobbles, are a type of crash that can be scary and difficult to avoid. Understanding what these accidents are, what causes them, and who might be liable can help injured…
Read MoreWhat Is Brake-Checking? And Why Is It Dangerous?
It’s normal to get annoyed or even angry while you’re driving – especially when someone is tailgating you to the point of it being dangerous. When this happens, people sometimes decide to “brake-check” the car behind them. While this may cause the person behind to stop following so closely, it doesn’t always end well. So,…
Read MoreBicycle Accidents on the Jones Falls Trail
If you live in Baltimore and spend any time hiking or biking, you’re probably familiar with the Jones Falls Trail. The Jones Falls Trail is a prime location for cycling, running, jogging and more. Stretching more than ten miles through parks, urban neighborhoods and waterfront areas, the Jones Falls Trail is both a scenic escape…
Read MoreInjured at a Baltimore Apartment Complex? Understanding Landlord Liability
According to the National Multifamily Household Council, roughly 39% of all renters in the United States live in apartment complexes consisting of five or more units. That amounts to over 40,000,000 apartment dwellers across the country. With so many people sharing such close quarters, it’s not uncommon for residents and visitors to periodically suffer injuries…
Read MoreThe Role of Baltimore’s Local Consumer Protection Laws in Product Liability Cases
Today’s shoppers are more educated and savvy than ever before. Whether shopping in person or online, consumers expect their purchased products to be safe, effective, and built to last. When products fail to meet these benchmarks, the consequences can be devastating. At best, defective products can be inconvenient and costly for those unlucky enough to…
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