Posts by Bruce Plaxen
Do Car Crashes Cause Vertigo?
If you feel dizzy after being involved in a car crash, there is a strong possibility that you may have vertigo. When an accident victim has this condition, they usually describe it as feeling like the room is twisting, turning, or spinning. Although you may think that vertigo is something minor that will go away…
Read MoreNo Cause Has Been Given for the Deadly Party Bus Collision on I-95
A deadly crash involving a party bus early Sunday morning (May 5) is still under investigation, as police try to determine what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The bus crashed into a guardrail around mile marker 77 on I-95 in Maryland; the impact was severe enough to injure 23 people and…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Maryland?
Car accidents happen across Maryland for many reasons. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and others are at an inherent risk when they hit the road. Knowing what those risks are may help you better prepare for your travels, so you can avoid being injured in one of the more common scenarios for car accidents. Distractions Our daily…
Read MoreMaking Sense of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Mere hours after Mayor Scott’s hopeful message for the future of Baltimore – his last State of the City speech before elections this November – a container ship called the Dali left the Port of Baltimore. Minutes into its trip, the ship hit a support on the bridge. Seconds later, the bridge collapsed into the…
Read MoreWhich Spinal Surgeries Are Most Common After an Accident?
People who sustain injuries in car crashes, from falls, or in any instance where negligence leads to harm may need to undergo surgery as part of their treatment plan. If those injuries affect their necks or backs, spinal surgery could be required. There are several different types of spinal surgeries, which mostly consist of reducing…
Read MoreSamantha Dos Santos Has Been Invited to Become a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that attorney Samantha Dos Santos has been invited to become a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation. This Fellowship is by invitation only to outstanding Maryland attorneys and judges numbering no more than two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the membership roll of the Maryland State Bar…
Read MoreUnderstanding Workers’ Compensation for Occupational Diseases in Maryland
Workers’ compensation provides medical treatment and wage replacement for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses arising from their employment. While many people associate workers’ compensation with immediate physical injuries caused by accidents in the workplace, it also covers occupational diseases. In Maryland, workers who develop illnesses due to workplace conditions are entitled to compensation benefits.…
Read MoreHazmat Truck Accident Claims in Maryland
Because of their massive size and weight, commercial trucks can cause significant damage and severe injuries when involved in an accident. Accidents involving trucks carrying hazardous materials (also called “hazmat” trucks) can be even more deadly and dangerous due to the materials they are carrying. Here’s why a hazmat truck accident can cause devastation, injuries,…
Read MoreHitting Your Head Could Increase Your Risk For Stroke
When you suffer a serious injury to your head, it’s not just about the immediate challenges. Recent research suggests that, regardless of how severe the head injury is, it might increase the chances of experiencing a specific kind of stroke later on. We already knew that TBIs could affect memory, thinking, and lead to other…
Read MoreChristmas Proves Once Again to Be Deadly for Drivers
The joyous spirit of the Christmas holiday often comes hand in hand with increased risks on the roads, particularly when Mother Nature decides to add her own elements to the celebration. Adverse weather conditions, ranging from snow and ice to rain, can turn the streets into a challenging obstacle course. Combining this with drunk drivers,…
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