What is a Uterine Rupture?
One of the more severe complications that can pose a threat to the health of both the mother and child is a uterine rupture. When this rupture occurs, the oxygen supply to the child is severed, resulting in a critical, time sensitive situation for the child, as well as considerable maternal bleeding that threatens the…
Read MoreWhat Happens When I See a Doctor for a Disability Exam?
When you receive notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to appear for your consultative examination (CE), you have made it to another stage in the process of obtaining your Social Security Disability benefits. However, this notice also lets you know that your medical records currently provide insufficient medical evidence allowing the SSA to make…
Read MoreWhat Is “Worn-Out Worker” Rule for Social Security Disability?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) does allow for an interesting exception to its overall disability rules. The administration recognizes that some workers who have done unskilled physical labor for a large part of their life may be entitled to benefits when they normally would not be. What is the worn-out worker rule? Workers qualify for…
Read MoreOpioid Use and Fatal Car Crashes
Over recent years, Maryland has seen a significant increase in the epidemic of opioid addiction. At the same time, a corresponding increase in traffic fatalities has not occurred among drivers found with these drugs in their systems. This is according to a recent report evaluating data from the Maryland state medical examiner. The study was…
Read MoreBruce M. Plaxen Named to Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers List For 2020
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. would like to congratulate firm founder Bruce M. Plaxen for being named to the Top 100: 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list! This is the 14th consecutive year Mr. Plaxen has been selected for inclusion in Maryland Super Lawyers, and his first time appearing on the Top 100. Partner David Muncy and…
Read MoreJury Determines Monsanto’s Roundup a Major Factor in Man’s Cancer
Numerous lawsuits have been and are being filed against Monsanto, a large agrochemical giant, for the alleged harm their herbicide Roundup Weed and Grass Killer has caused to its users. For many years now, it has been suspected that glyphosate, a chemical in the poison, was carcinogenic. Bayer, which owns Monsanto, has denied all along…
Read MoreRear-End Car Accidents in Maryland
Experienced representation after you are injured in a car crash A rear-end collision, also known as a rear-end crash or a rear-end accident, occurs when a vehicle hits the back of another vehicle. This type of collision is usually caused by one driver following another too closely, also called tailgating. Rear-end collisions can cause damage…
Read MorePlaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. Welcomes Samantha Dos Santos as a New Associate
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that Samantha Dos Santos has joined our team as a new associate. Before joining the firm, Samantha served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Jeannie J. Hong in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. During her time as a judicial law clerk, Ms. Dos Santos…
Read MoreBruce Plaxen Was Elected to the Executive Committee of the American Association for Justice for the 13th Year
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that senior partner Bruce Plaxen has been elected to serve as one of five at-large members of the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ) Executive Committee. This is Mr. Plaxen’s 13th year, and 6th consecutive year, serving on the Executive Committee. Bruce Plaxen is a dedicated member of…
Read MorePartner David Muncy Elected Treasurer of MAJ – and Honored with the Outstanding Service Award
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that partner David Muncy was elected to the position of Treasurer for the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) on June 2, 2019. The MAJ represents about 1,200 trial lawyers throughout Maryland. The organization is “dedicated to improving the civil justice system through legislative advocacy and the professional…
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