Posts by Bruce Plaxen
Coronavirus Liability Shields Are a Mistake
Medical errors take the lives of thousands of patients each year; even greater numbers of patients are injured. When hospitals are responsible for causing patient harm, they may attempt to cover it up to avoid being held liable for the harm they caused. Recently, legislators have been discussing liability shields for hospitals and medical personnel…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Truck Tire Blowouts
Truck accidents can be some of the most destructive and devastating accidents that occur on roadways. Many times, the most seriously affected victims of these accidents are those who occupied the passenger vehicles in these crashes. Truck accidents are often the result of driver error, but may also be caused by tire blowouts. According to…
Read MoreLiability and Potential Damages for Slip and Fall Injuries in Maryland
Slip and fall accidents often occur when a pedestrian loses footing because of an issue with a walking surface – in other words, a defective or dangerous condition exists that precipitated the fall. These incidents often occur on surfaces such as uneven or raised walkways, iced covered concrete or asphalt, and broken asphalt. Indoors, these…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Resulting from Braking Issues
Truck drivers are required to obtain commercial licenses to drive large commercial trucks. These vehicles are massive, weighing as much as 80,000 pounds when loaded. Their length, size, and weight makes them a significantly greater challenge to safely navigate than a much smaller passenger vehicle. As such, they also require more road space ahead to…
Read MoreJoshua A. Plaxen Named Partner at Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A.
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A., formerly Plaxen & Adler, P.A., is proud to announce that Joshua A. Plaxen has been named a partner in the firm. Mr. Plaxen joined the firm in 2015 as an associate, where he has focused on Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims. He was recently named…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Effects of Birth Injuries
Even though medical advances and modern technology have made childbirth much safer than it was even decades ago, birth injuries can and do still occur. These injuries can happen right before, during, and after the mother gives birth. Some of these injuries can have long-lasting effects upon the child. About 6 in 1,000 children born…
Read MoreHow to Deal with an Insurance Adjuster on Your Personal Injury Claim
When you sustain an injury either in a car crash, at a medical facility, or on someone else’s property, you will likely need to deal with the other party’s insurance company. Therefore, it is essential to understand how to deal with the insurance adjuster for the other party. Per the Centers for Disease Control &…
Read MoreChronic Pain Is a Catastrophic Injury
When you sustain injuries in a car crash, or on a worksite, or because you’ve been injured in some way, the first type of pain you feel is acute. This usually lasts a few weeks or months, but eventually goes away. Acute pain – like a burn or broken bone – is easy for people…
Read MoreWaymo Moves Forward with Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Vehicles
Waymo emerged from the search engine giant, Google, in 2016. The company is now on the verge of delivering the autonomous vehicle experience to city residents. On Oct. 8, the company announced it is providing fully driverless cars to a 50-mile area of Phoenix, AZ for ride-hailing purposes. So far, only 5 to 10 percent…
Read MoreWhy Do Some Dangerous Drivers Stay on the Road Legally?
The Interstate Driver’s License Compact, also referred to as the Driver’s License Compact (DLC), is a contract among 45 states and the Washington D.C. in which the states are obligated to share certain information related to traffic offenses. These offenses may include DUI/DWI, reckless driving, and others. The states are supposed to send information and…
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