Debunking the Most Common Myths About Workers’ Compensation in Maryland
Suffering an injury on the job in Maryland can change your life in an instant. You might never be able to work again, limiting your ability to provide for your family. That is why the State of Maryland offers workers’ compensation, a no-fault system designed to help injured workers. There’s a lot that can go…
Read MoreDriving Dehydrated is Just as Dangerous as Driving Impaired
There are multiple penalties associated with impaired driving in Maryland: driving under the influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI), and driving while impaired by drugs. If you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher, an individual may face DUI charges. Driving while impaired is a risk to everyone on the road. DUI…
Read MoreThe Vital Role of the Accident Reconstructionist in a Maryland Car Accident Case
Wherever you go on the roads of Maryland, there always seems to be an accident or debris from an accident. Car crashes can happen from inclement weather, road hazards, distracted or impaired drivers, defective car parts, animals, sun glare, or just about any other reason you can find. No matter the cause of the crash,…
Read MoreWhat Does Maryland Consider a Work-Related Injury?
Suffering an injury on the job is not always cut-and-dried when it comes to having that injury covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Yes, all employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. However, not every company follows the law, and not every injury is considered a work-related injury under workers’ compensation law…
Read MoreDespite Lucrative Industry, Baby Sleep Products Pose Serious Dangers
The baby sleep aid industry reels in more than $300 million per year. New parents rely on the promises made by sleep aid manufacturers so that they can get a good night’s sleep. Going back to work after having a newborn is tiring – the baby likely won’t sleep through the night until he or…
Read MoreStay Safe on Maryland’s Roads This Summer by Following These Tips
The summer season is finally upon us in Maryland and the temperatures are starting to reflect the change in seasons. You might have noticed an increase in traffic volume when commuting to and from work. With more and more people getting the Coronavirus vaccine and states opening up, travel has increased dramatically from the middle…
Read MoreExcessive Summer Heat Is Risky. Make Sure You’re Prepared
Summer is supposed to be hot – but what has been happening for the last few years, however, is excessive. The week before the 2021 July 4th weekend was one of the hottest on record, with heat indexes reaching 105 degrees. This excessive summer heat could continue throughout the season, which poses serious health risks…
Read MoreFatal Motorcycle Accident Involving a Firefighter Leaves a City in Mourning
On Sunday, June 27, firefighter Lori Underwood was killed while riding her motorcycle home from a celebration of a life event in Hampstead. She was a 19-year veteran of the force, a paramedic, and a mother, as well as the secretary and treasurer of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 734. According to the…
Read MoreBruce Plaxen Elected Treasurer of American Association for Justice
Bruce M. Plaxen, founding partner of Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. was elected Treasurer of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). He is the first attorney from Maryland to be elected to this position. AAJ is the world’s largest trial bar, and “promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims’ rights—particularly the right to trial…
Read MoreSummer Days Are the Deadliest for Teen Drivers
There are 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day – the unofficial start and end of the summer season. Those 100 days between the two holidays are considered the deadliest for teen drivers across the country and Maryland is no exception. Teen fatalities in car accidents during these 100 days far exceed those in…
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