Posts by Bruce Plaxen
Why Food Poisoning is So Dangerous
Food poisoning may seem like a minor inconvenience but can quickly turn into a grave illness. What starts as a few hours of nausea and discomfort can quickly escalate into severe dehydration, organ damage, or even long-term health complications. In extreme cases, foodborne illnesses like E. coli, salmonella, or listeria can lead to hospitalization or…
Read MoreSupreme Court of Maryland Rules Child Victims Act is Constitutional, Opening the Door For Additional Victims
The 2023 Child Victims Act eliminated the 2017 statute of limitations on cases involving child sex abuse. Under the 2017 law, victims had to file their claims within 20 years of reaching the age of majority (essentially, by 38 years old). By eliminating that time limit, lawmakers opened the door for additional victims to file…
Read MoreHow to Obtain a Police Report After a Maryland Accident
One of the important steps you can take following a car accident is to obtain a copy of the police report. This crucial document helps establish the facts of the case, determine liability, and support insurance claims or potential legal actions. If you have questions about how to obtain this document, here’s a step-by-step guide…
Read MoreExpert Witnesses in a Personal Injury Trial
Expert witnesses are relatively common and often necessary in personal injury trials. What is the difference between an eyewitness and an expert witness? Eyewitnesses and expert witnesses can both offer critical information in personal injury cases. However, they have different levels of experience and as a result, can offer diverse types of testimony in the…
Read MoreThe Duty of a Driver and How it Relates to Pedestrian Accidents
A driver’s duty refers to the legal obligation to operate a vehicle in a safe manner to avoid causing harm to others, including pedestrians. This duty encompasses various specific responsibilities aimed at ensuring the safety of all road users. When drivers fail to uphold this duty, they can be held liable for accidents, including those…
Read MoreAbdominal Injuries from Vehicle Crashes
Vehicle crashes can cause a variety of abdominal injuries due to the impact and forces involved. Some common abdominal injuries from vehicle crashes include: Abdominal wall injuries: Contusions, lacerations, or hernias in the abdominal wall muscles and tissues, which may require surgical repair. Aortic injury: Rare but life-threatening injury involving the abdominal aorta, which can…
Read MoreCar Seat Laws in Maryland
Maryland’s car seat laws are designed to protect children by ensuring they are properly secured in appropriate car seats or booster seats based on their age, weight, and height. Parents and caregivers should follow these guidelines and recommendations to maximize the safety of child passengers. What are the car seat requirements in Maryland? Maryland’s car…
Read MoreAn MRI Is a Useful Tool for Diagnosing Injuries
If you have been injured in an accident, your doctor will likely order tests to see how serious those injuries are. One of the more popular tests is a magnetic resonance imaging test, or MRI. An MRI “is a noninvasive medical imaging test that produces detailed images of almost every internal structure in the human…
Read MoreDo I File a Car Accident Claim with My Insurance, or the Other Driver’s Insurance?
One of the most important steps after a car accident is filing a claim with your insurance company. However, if this is your first time being in an accident, you may be confused about whether you need to file the claim with your own insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company. Unfortunately, the answer…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Motorcycle Injuries?
Any time a motorcyclist gets on their bike and goes for a ride, they are at risk of sustaining injuries in an accident. This is because motorcycles lack the enclosed shield, air bags, and seat belts that other vehicles have. In addition, motorcycles are much smaller, lighter, and less stable than other types of vehicles,…
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