Defective Brakes Are Deadly in Commercial Trucks
Truck accidents can happen at any moment for various reasons, but defective parts and lack of maintenance are always at the forefront of these devastating accidents. In a recent Roadcheck from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, inspectors found that over 25% of out-of-service violations were due to faulty brake systems. Additionally, there was no change…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Nurse for a Medical Error?
For any medical malpractice claim to be successful, you must be able to prove that the medical professional owed you a duty of care, breached that duty of care, and, as a result, you sustained injuries and losses (damages) of that breach. This means that if a nurse’s negligence caused your injuries, you can hold…
Read MoreCan I Seek Disability for an Autoimmune Disorder?
Our immune system is a line of defense against disease and illnesses, and when we have a weakened immune system, we are more susceptible to illness and injury. Living with an autoimmune disease can result in disabling impairments that cause us to be unable to work, participate in social activities, complete household chores, or spend…
Read MoreFatal Truck Accidents Reach a Crisis Level
With the pandemic dying down, traffic numbers are rising– and so are the number of fatal truck accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a 13% increase in fatal truck accidents between 2020 and 2021. The same report states that traffic fatalities in 2020 were the highest across the board since 2005, with…
Read MoreHow to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit on Behalf of Your Child in Maryland
Despite their best efforts, parents can’t always protect their children from injuries: skinned knees, bumps, and bruises are a natural part of childhood. When your child is seriously injured, however, as a result of someone else’s negligence, parents can file personal injury claims on behalf of their children. Within the claim, you can recover economic…
Read MoreBruce Plaxen Has Been Elected Secretary of the American Association for Justice
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that Bruce Plaxen has been elected Secretary of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for 2022-2023. For the last 20 years, he has served on AAJ’s Board of Governors. He is a former AAJ Parliamentarian (2020-2021) and Treasurer (2021-2022) – the first Maryland trial attorney to hold…
Read MoreWhat Are Onsite Injury Prevention Providers?
Employers are looking for new ways to make the workplace safer, and constant improvements are being made, whether through an individual employer or due to OSHA regulations. Many workers know there is an inherent risk to any job and should follow all rules and do their part. Studies show when there is a reduction in…
Read MoreDoes Apple’s Crash Detection Technology Work?
Each year, Apple releases a new phone and technology that is supposed to be better than anything on the market. Their key feature this year is crash detection on the Apple Watch and iPhone 14, which is said to detect when you are in a car accident and call emergency services within seconds. There is…
Read MoreElectric Cars Are More Dangerous Than Traditional Vehicles
Electric cars are meant to benefit drivers by saving money and energy. However, new studies show that electric vehicles are more dangerous than conventional cars. EVs have an increased weight, which causes more severe injuries to occupants in traditional vehicles. Pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists are also at risk of serious injury if they are involved…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Lane Departure Accidents
We have all been there. You’re driving late at night and the car in front of you keeps drifting into your lane. You use the horn, drive by, and give the other driver a dirty look. That is the best-case scenario for a lane or roadway departure incident. Quite often the inadvertent drifting results in…
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