Posts by Bruce Plaxen
Let Us Help You File Your Camp Lejeune Compensation Claim
Let Us Help You File Your Camp Lejeune Compensation Claim After decades of suffering from a variety of life-threatening illnesses, veterans will finally see some relief and justice with the passage of “The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act,” also called the PACT Act. Signed by…
Read MoreDriver-Assistance Technology May Have Caused “Hundreds of Crashes”
There are so many people who are ready for self-driving vehicles to become a part of reality. Over the last several years, auto manufacturers have introduced a lot of new tech – lane assist and crash avoidance systems, automatic braking and parking assist. Some manufacturers, like Tesla, have even introduced the initial stages of automation…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Work Zone Accidents in Maryland
The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) campaign runs in spring of every year. This event was created in 1997 with the intention of shedding a necessary light on work zone safety while traveling. Although all state departments would love for drivers to travel carefully in work zones at all times of the year, the…
Read MoreAmazon Workers Are Getting Hurt – a Lot
Amazon is often subject to scathing criticism in the media, sometimes for good reason. This is one of the occasions where the criticism of the company is warranted. A new study revealed how the company has been careless in maintaining the safety of its workers. Even though Amazon workers represent a third of warehouse workers,…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Driving in Low Visibility Environments
In April, General Motors recalled more than 680,000 SUVs after a windshield wiper defect was discovered. Manufacturers are concerned that the windshield wipers could possibly fall from the ball joints wearing away. The vehicle models that are currently recalled are the 2014 to 2015 model year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The company has…
Read MoreWhat Is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)?
Babies who experience birth injuries often suffer irreversible damage. One of the most detrimental birth injuries that babies can experience is hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, also known as HIE. HIE is a brain injury that newborns can experience during the pregnancy, labor, or postnatal periods. This brain injury is created from limited blood flow and lack…
Read MoreCan I File a Lawsuit Against My Chiropractor for Malpractice?
There are many kinds of medical doctors out there – neurologists, oncologists, pediatricians, and so forth. Outside of medical doctors, there are other sorts of healers who treat and tend to the body as well. Chiropractors are specialists who focus on the bones, joints, and muscles of the spine. They work to improve one’s overall…
Read MoreAre Rideshares Reducing Fatal Car Accidents?
Many people have mixed opinions about the effectiveness of rideshare services. Some people love the convenience associated with the use of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Some people love the opportunity to make additional income in their spare time by working as Uber and Lyft drivers. Others are concerned about the safety of rideshare…
Read MoreHiring a Lawyer for an Accident With an Autonomous Vehicle
Many people entertain the idea of using an autonomous vehicle in the future. However, Congress and other lawmakers are concerned about the legal ramifications of autonomous vehicles, mainly about the safety of humans if a driverless car is involved in a car accident. Fortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a unique…
Read MoreHow Is Broker / Shipper Liability Handled in Truck Accidents?
When it comes to truck accidents, victims often hold truck drivers or trucking companies liable for their injuries. While these two parties should be held to account for their roles in truck accidents, there are other parties that can be held liable for a victim’s injuries. Brokers and shippers in particular are two parties whose…
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