Posts by Bruce Plaxen
The Dangers of Crane Collapses and Accidents in Maryland
Over the last few years, there has been an uptick in crane collapses and accidents across the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were close to 300 crane-related fatalities from 2011 to 2017 in the United States. This adds up to more than 40 deaths per year from crane collapses…
Read MoreExtreme Speed, Aggressive Driving, and Drunk Driving All Cited in Deadly Beltway Crash
More information is coming to light about the crash on the Baltimore Beltway in March which killed six construction workers. Two drivers – Melachi Brown and Lisa Lea – have been cited for causing the deadly crash. Lea was changing lanes in a construction zone when she and Brown collided, which sent Lea’s car into…
Read MoreStay Safe on Your Boat This Year
Maryland has almost 3,200 miles of coastline to take advantage of this summer. Many people see boating as a fun activity to spend time with friends, family, or loved ones during the warmer months. However, the truth is that it only takes one simple mistake or error for this relaxing and enjoyable activity to turn…
Read MoreMarch’s Baltimore Beltway Crash Deemed “Closer to the Rule Than the Exception”
About three months ago, six highway workers were killed when a driver, attempting to change lanes, sideswiped a car and ended up careening into a worksite. It was one of those shocking news stories – not because there was a crash on I-695, but because of the sheer number of innocent bystanders who died as…
Read MoreFiling a Lawsuit for Sexual Abuse by the Clergy in Maryland
In April, Governor Wes Moore signed the Child Victims Act of 2023. Since then, we’ve seen many questions from Marylanders who are curious to know more about this law, and if they have a potential lawsuit on their hands. We want to answer some of those questions before the law goes into effect on October…
Read MoreIt’s Time We Started Thinking About – and Legislating – Ghost Cars
When the world first started hearing about autonomous vehicles (AV), everyone began assuming that they would make our lives easier, simpler, and much better. If you’re of a certain age, you might have had your own visions of “Johnny Cab” or a Lexus 2054 in your head. We thought that parents could send their vehicles…
Read MoreSecondary Injuries from Car Accidents
Secondary injuries are the injuries that emerge from other injuries. If you have been in a car accident, you most likely noticed injuries that occurred immediately following the accident (called primary injuries). However, some people may see new injuries days, weeks, or even months after their accident, which are referred to as secondary injuries. These…
Read MoreThe SSA Doesn’t Recognize Long-Term COVID, But It Should
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, many people are finding themselves unable to work or provide for their families due to long-term COVID. A recent news report mentioned that there are over 20 million people in the United States suffering from this condition. As a result, they are waiting to hear back from the…
Read MoreMaryland Victims of Clergy Abuse Can Finally Get Justice
Maryland has taken steps to ensure that childhood victims of sexual assault and abuse by clergy or other lay members of the Catholic Church can finally seek justice. Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. offers compassionate advocacy on behalf of sexual abuse survivors throughout Maryland. If you or your loved one was abused, now is the time…
Read MoreThe Truth About Electric Vehicle Fires
There’s so much information that you’re guaranteed to find online when you type in “electric vehicles.” You may read about the amount of money that you’ll save from not spending so much on gas. You may read several complaints about having to find a charging station. But one thing you’re sure to find is some…
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