What 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…
Read MoreVeterans Finally Have a Process to File Medical Malpractice Claims Against the Government
Members of the military, veterans, and their family members now have a process in place to file medical malpractice claims against the Department of Defense. The process was released to the public earlier in June after Congress passed a new law that allows the Department of Defense to compensate military members for injuries or deaths…
Read MoreSummer Fun Shouldn’t Include Trips, Slips, and Falls
People often associate slips, trips, and falls with winter; after all, cold weather brings snow, ice, and wet floors at home and in stores. Summer, however, brings its own slip and fall hazards, and the injuries that result can be just as devastating. Some of the common causes of slips, trips, and falls during summer…
Read MoreWhy Today’s SUVs Are Lethal for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Motor vehicle collisions involving people on foot or on bikes are among the worst and most tragic types of crashes, often resulting in serious injury or death. A pedestrian or cyclist crossing an intersection or traveling on the side of the road has no chance against a speeding machine made of thousands of pounds of…
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