Do I Have to Release My Medical Records to My Employer for a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
During the course of a workers’ compensation claim, you may receive a notice from your employer that asks for copies of your medical records or to complete and send back a release form, which gives your employer the right to ask for your medical records. The evaluator of your claim needs a complete medical history…
Read MoreThe FMCSA Extended the Hours of Service Rules Suspension Again
Back in March, when the effects of the coronavirus pandemic were emerging in the United States, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) – the agency that is in charge of regulations for the nation’s 6 million professional commercial drivers – temporarily suspended the Hours of Service (HOS) rules for truck drivers transporting goods in…
Read MoreProject Yellow Light Is Fighting to End Distracted Driving – and They’re Willing to Pay to Do It
Project Yellow Light and the Ad Council have declared winners for their ninth annual Project Yellow Light scholarship competition. In the contest, students are assigned the project of developing a billboard, radio, or television public service announcement (PSA) that educates their own generation about the perils of distracted driving – in particular, the dangers of…
Read MoreCan You Collect SSDI for Back Pain?
For some, the infrequent twinge or pain in the back may be just a small annoyance, but for others who experience chronic back pain, they can find it extremely difficult to function normally on a daily basis. Often, these pains compel individuals to stay off their feet for hours at a time and make working…
Read MoreWhat Are Hidden Disabilities?
Individuals with “hidden disabilities” are often misunderstood and overlooked. When it comes to claiming and receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), specifically Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it can be difficult to get approved when compared to claimants who have much clearer and more noticeable physical or mental impairments. About 1 in 10…
Read MoreHow Long Can I Stay on Workers’ Compensation in Maryland?
If you sustain an injury due to an accident during the course of your employment, workers’ compensation can help you pay your bills and get the treatment you need. As an employee, you are entitled to claim these benefits if you are hurt on the job. The length of time you get to receive workers’…
Read MoreDon’t Believe Your Lying Eyes; Why Deepfakes Pose a Threat to the Justice System
In April, State Farm debuted a commercial on ESPN in which a sports analyst makes some wild predictions about 2020: According to Forbes, “the commercial surprised, amused, and delighted viewers. What viewers should have felt, though, was deep concern.” The video is a “deepfake” (from “deep learning” and “fake”), a technology which uses AI to…
Read MoreUnderride Crashes and Underguard Requirements
Truck underride accidents are among the most serious types of accidents that occur on roadways. An underride accident occurs when a vehicle (usually a standard passenger vehicle) slams into the back or side of a tractor-trailer and continues sliding underneath the rig – causing severe, debilitating injuries or fatalities. Every year in the United States,…
Read MoreAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Blunt Force Trauma
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a type of pulmonary edema that is non-heart related (non-cardiogenic). The disease moves quickly and occurs in persons who are critically ill due to various causes, including blunt force trauma. The serious challenge associated with ARDS is the buildup of fluid as it leaks into the lung, making it…
Read MoreCongratulations to Callie K. Terris, Winner of the Plaxen Adler Muncy Scholarship Award
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is pleased to announce that law student Callie K. Terris is the winner of the 2020 Plaxen Adler Muncy Scholarship. Callie is a 3L student at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, on course to graduate in May 2021. Callie’s personal experiences have driven her to pursue her dreams of…
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