Posts by Bruce Plaxen
What Is Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS)?
Outbreaks are often described as “U” shaped: they are most dangerous to the very young, and to the very old. The coronavirus has been the exception, because its victims have largely been elderly and immunocompromised. Kids, it appeared, were not dying – a small silver lining to an otherwise tragic story. However, the Centers for…
Read MoreWrongful Death Claims vs. Survival Actions
When a family loses a loved one due to the negligence of another party, they suffer grief that is often unexplainable. In addition to pain, the loved one’s passing can bring about a difficult financial situation for the surviving family members. These difficulties can include unpaid medical bills, a major loss of income, and funeral…
Read MoreWhy Do You Need an Injury Lawyer If You’re Injured in a Car Accident?
Do you really need an injury lawyer to help you settle your insurance claim in the aftermath of a car accident? You may have considered simply negotiating on your own and “saving” on lawyer fees. However, if you think you can achieve the same results or at least come out ahead without the benefit of…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Diagnosing Neonatal Brain Injuries
When a child suffers brain damage during pregnancy or birth, they can experience lifelong disability and severe injuries. Often, brain and birth injuries occur due to a lack of oxygen to the fetus, causing destruction of brain cells. Brain damage can be severe or mild, sometimes necessitating full-time medical care. Many parents of newborns with…
Read MoreReckless and Dangerous Drivers on the Roadways
While it is true that the coronavirus caused a significant decrease in the number of car accidents nationwide, there has also been an increase in the number of reckless and dangerous drivers on the nation’s roadways and highways. As a result, the severity of wrecks is increasing. Many drivers have been traveling at speeds much…
Read MoreHigh Pressure Sales Tactics Lead to False Imprisonment Allegation
Ms. Schlehuber has filed a lawsuit against Al Packer’s White Marsh Ford in Baltimore County Circuit Court, claiming the dealership held her and her 3-year-old grandson against their will. Ms. Schlehuber’s lawsuit alleges that in December 2019, she purchased a used vehicle which needed additional work, and the additional work was never done. The dealership…
Read MorePeople With Disabilities Face Additional Challenges from the Coronavirus
About 25% of the U.S. population lives with a disability. Approximately six in 10 Americans have one or more chronic health issues that increase their vulnerability to the severe and even deadly symptoms of the coronavirus. Even in times when no pandemic is sweeping the world, persons with disabilities and chronic health conditions face obstacles…
Read MoreWhy Is COVID-19 Such a Threat for Nursing Home Residents?
Nursing homes and assisted living centers are in the spotlight because of the coronavirus. The elderly population is at highest danger of acquiring the virus. This risk level is increased by the fact that many elderly folks in these facilities have particular health conditions that can weaken their immune systems. These individuals have many of…
Read MoreCongratulations to Scholarship Winners Sarah Medina Camiscoli and Anita N.H. Yandle
The coronavirus has increased the financial burden on families throughout the country. Students in particular are feeling the effects. Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is pleased to announce that we are awarding scholarships to two law students during the crisis: Sarah Medina Camiscoli and Anita N.H. Yandle. Join us in congratulating both of them. Meet Sarah…
Read MoreThe Link Between Burn Injuries and PTSD
According to a survey conducted by Loyola Medicine, close to 16 percent of adult burn patients were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Social worker Kelly McElligot, AM and clinical psychologist Elizabeth Simmons, PsyD, performed the survey along with additional Loyola Medicine Burn Center colleagues. At the yearly meeting of the American Burn Association, the…
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