Posts by Bruce Plaxen
Trucks, Left-Hand Turns, and Why They Should Be Avoided
You may have not noticed before that UPS delivery trucks almost never turn left. See if you do next time you are out and driving around. It is not that UPS trucks are unable to turn left, and it is not a mandate, but there is a scientific and data-driven method behind the “no left…
Read MoreIf the New Nike FlyEase Is Truly for Disabled Athletes, Why Won’t Nike Use the Word?
Sports shoe giant Nike recently made headlines after the introduction of their new Nike GO FlyEase sneaker, a shoe that can be taken on and off completely hands-free. The sneaker’s design is built on how a person typically kicks off a shoe at the end of the day, utilizing a hinge and tensioner that works…
Read MoreAre Teens Old Enough to Be Long-Haul Truckers?
If you are the parent of a teen, it might be hair-raising to think about them getting behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer and hauling heavy cargo across state lines. However, this is the goal of a proposed pilot program by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), as well as a growing bipartisan group…
Read MoreWomen More at Risk of Injury and Death in Car Crashes Than Men
A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) finds that women are at a higher risk than men for injury or death in car crashes of equal severity. The findings from this study were of interest, as these higher risks are not due to the physiological differences between men and women, but…
Read MoreInjuries to the Chest from Vehicle Crashes
When we think of car accidents, we often picture broken bones, cuts and lacerations, or whiplash. However, one injury that is far more common is injury to the chest. Whether from airbags, seat belts or the steering wheel, occupants of a car or truck can suffer serious physical trauma during a vehicle collision. The issue…
Read MoreSleep Apnea and Commercial Truck Drivers
A new study reveals that almost half of all commercial truck drivers may be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that can cause drowsiness and fatigue behind the wheel. This study is of note because up until now, experts believed that this number was much lower; more in the range of seven to…
Read MoreHow Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in a Maryland Personal Injury Case?
All personal injury cases are comprised of two types of damages – economic and non-economic. Pain and suffering falls into the latter. How pain and suffering is calculated, however, depends on a complicated number of factors and circumstances. Calculating damages in a personal injury case Economic damages are relatively easy to calculate. These include things…
Read MoreMaryland Man Killed After Collision with a Metro Bus
A Clinton, MD resident recently lost his life when his vehicle crashed head-on into a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metro Bus. A police report stated that on January 21, Marion Dante Fields, age 24, was driving a Nissan Altima when he collided with the Metro bus around 11:53pm. According to the police report,…
Read MoreTeen TikToker Slammed for Misusing Tesla Autopilot Feature
A teen is finding himself under fire after a November 2020 TikTok has resurfaced, showing him misusing his Tesla Autopilot feature. Tens of thousands of viewers are sharing and commenting on the video nationwide, along with concerns about the legality of his actions – not to mention the extreme danger and risk to himself and…
Read MoreThe Value of Expert Witnesses in Your Car Accident Case
Have you suffered injuries in a car crash? If so, the burden of proof is on you to prove the liability of another party. This means you need evidence to establish fault and the extent of your injuries and their financial cost. This can be a monumental task without an experienced car accident attorney. To…
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