Posts by David Muncy
Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Maryland for Police and Firefighters
Maryland firefighters and police have access to extensive benefits and protections in the event they suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. These first responders are constantly facing high levels of risk on the job that threaten their physical safety and well-being. These risks also occur during activities such as maintenance and training. The Maryland Workers’ Compensation…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation for Lifting Injuries on the Job
Many workers across many different industries are required to lift objects at some point during a work day. Human beings lift objects every day as a part of daily living, however not everyone observes the correct form when they are lifting, or they attempt to lift something that is too heavy, and this can lead…
Read MoreSSD v. SSI
There are two disability programs that you may be entitled to. The first is Social Security Disability, which is based on your earnings record; what you’ve paid into the system through payroll taxes while you’re working. The second is SSI, which is a needs-based program for people that don’t necessarily qualify for Social Security…
Read MoreWhat If My Work Injury Was My Fault?
The biggest question I get when people call, or when they ask me about workers’ compensation, is they say, “Well I got hurt at work, but it was my fault, so I can’t get workers’ compensation.” That’s a misconception that I really want to stop people from having because that’s the whole point of workers’…
Read MoreI Got Hurt Driving Home from Work. Is This a Work Injury?
If you get hurt while you’re driving either to work or home from work, generally that’s not going to be a covered workers’ compensation claim. It’s called the “going and coming rule,” which means when you’re going to and coming from work, you are not generally covered by workers’ compensation. However, there are exceptions…
Read MoreOvercoming the Challenges of Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
When you are ill or injured, and you are unable to work to support yourself and your family, the Social Security Disability benefits program is a safety net that can provide you with the income you need if you meet the requirements for being found disabled. One of the challenges of applying for SSD benefits…
Read MoreDavid Muncy Honored by the Maryland Association for Justice
Plaxen Adler Muncy attorney David Muncy was honored for his service with the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) when he was awarded the Section of the Year award for his leadership of the New Lawyer’s Section. The New Lawyer’s Section strives to engage new lawyers who represent injured persons through educational as well as social…
Read MoreMaryland Senate Considers Bill to Raise Damages Cap for School Boards
The Maryland Senate is conducting hearings this Thursday, February 25, 2016, on Senate Bill 575, which would raise the current damages caps that apply to all public school boards in Maryland. Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. firm founder Bruce Plaxen will be testifying in favor of this new bill. Currently, if a student or any other…
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