Serious Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in Maryland
When a motorcyclist is in an accident, they do not have the protective shield and seat belts that cars and trucks have. Therefore, they are often thrown from their motorcycle and onto the pavement due to the impact. This can cause the motorcyclist to suffer severe bodily injuries as they are likely to strike objects…
Read MoreThe I-95 Collapse Has Triggered a Disaster Declaration
It’s like something out of a post-apocalyptic horror movie: early Sunday morning an elevated portion of I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed, causing massive destruction to the roadway and the surrounding areas. Local residents talked of the flames and black plumes of smoke. The collapsed triggered a disaster declaration by the governor. President Biden has been briefed…
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 MoreDavid Muncy Now President of the Maryland Association for Justice
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that partner David A. Muncy is officially serving in his capacity as President of the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) for 2023-2024. The 69th Annual MAJ President’s Dinner was held at Citron in Baltimore to honor outgoing President Emily C. Malarkey as well as Mr. Muncy, who…
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 MoreIs Vision Zero Actually Reducing Car Accident Deaths?
Vision Zero is a multi-tiered initiative designed to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fatal roadway accidents. Maryland has a Vision Zero plan that was implemented to prevent car accidents and save lives by 2030. However, even though this plan has been in effect for almost four years already, the number of fatal crashes continues to rise…
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 MoreWhat Complications Can Arise from Burn Injuries?
There are few injuries more painful, and more serious, than burn injuries. Depending on the severity of the burn, it can be a life-threatening emergency. If a person survives a severe burn injury, can potentially suffer life-changing complications for the rest of their life. Some of the more serious complications can include: Respiratory problems: Inhaling…
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