Car Seat Laws in Maryland
Maryland’s car seat laws are designed to protect children by ensuring they are properly secured in appropriate car seats or booster seats based on their age, weight, and height. Parents and caregivers should follow these guidelines and recommendations to maximize the safety of child passengers. What are the car seat requirements in Maryland? Maryland’s car…
Read MoreWhere Do Most Motorcycle Crashes Happen?
While it is true that motorcycle accidents can occur almost anywhere, there are certain areas where motorcyclists are more prone to experience crashes. Therefore, when you are riding near these areas, it is suggested that you take the necessary precautions, such as paying close attention, using a turn signal, driving the speed limit, and remaining…
Read MoreAn MRI Is a Useful Tool for Diagnosing Injuries
If you have been injured in an accident, your doctor will likely order tests to see how serious those injuries are. One of the more popular tests is a magnetic resonance imaging test, or MRI. An MRI “is a noninvasive medical imaging test that produces detailed images of almost every internal structure in the human…
Read MoreWhat Are the Biggest Injury Risks in a Boat Collision?
During the warmer months, many Maryland residents spend time on the water in their boats. While this is usually a fun and enjoyable experience, your day can quickly turn into a disastrous and dangerous situation when a boat collision occurs. Some of the injury risks from these types of collisions can be as minor as…
Read MoreDo I File a Car Accident Claim with My Insurance, or the Other Driver’s Insurance?
One of the most important steps after a car accident is filing a claim with your insurance company. However, if this is your first time being in an accident, you may be confused about whether you need to file the claim with your own insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company. Unfortunately, the answer…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Motorcycle Injuries?
Any time a motorcyclist gets on their bike and goes for a ride, they are at risk of sustaining injuries in an accident. This is because motorcycles lack the enclosed shield, air bags, and seat belts that other vehicles have. In addition, motorcycles are much smaller, lighter, and less stable than other types of vehicles,…
Read MoreSamantha Dos Santos Selected to Serve on MSBA Board of Governors for 2024-26 Term
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that Partner Samantha Dos Santos has been selected to serve on the Maryland State Bar Association’s (MSBA) Board of Governors for the 2024-2026 term, which begins Friday, June 7. Ms. Dos Santos will serve in the new At-Large position, one of the many new roles added to…
Read MoreHow Does a Boat Accident Claim Work?
Our state’s beaches and lakes bring many people to Maryland each year. While boating can be a fun and adventurous experience, the reality is that a boat accident can happen at any time, resulting in severe injuries, including fatal ones. Boat accident claims can be challenging, in that depending on the type of vessel and…
Read MoreDo Car Crashes Cause Vertigo?
If you feel dizzy after being involved in a car crash, there is a strong possibility that you may have vertigo. When an accident victim has this condition, they usually describe it as feeling like the room is twisting, turning, or spinning. Although you may think that vertigo is something minor that will go away…
Read MoreNo Cause Has Been Given for the Deadly Party Bus Collision on I-95
A deadly crash involving a party bus early Sunday morning (May 5) is still under investigation, as police try to determine what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The bus crashed into a guardrail around mile marker 77 on I-95 in Maryland; the impact was severe enough to injure 23 people and…
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