SSD v. SSI
There are two disability programs that you may be entitled to. The first is Social Security Disability, which is based on your earnings record; what you’ve paid into the system through payroll taxes while you’re working. The second is SSI, which is a needs-based program for people that don’t necessarily qualify for Social Security…
Read MoreRecognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Choosing to place a parent or loved one in a nursing home can be difficult on its own merits. However, an added challenge is to find a nursing home that is trustworthy and safe – one that provides optimum care for its residents and does not have a history of elderly abuse and neglect. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreDoctors May Be Responsible for a Birth Injury
The birth process is nothing short of a miracle, and doctors and medical staff are there to ensure the safety of the mother and baby. Babies are especially vulnerable during birth and delivery. Carelessness with medical instruments or perhaps too much force applied to an arm or leg during delivery could result in a lifetime…
Read MoreCan I Get Workers’ Compensation for Emotional Injuries?
It’s common knowledge that workers’ compensation covers physical bodily injury. You may not know, however, that it can also apply to emotional and psychological illnesses. Mental injuries stemming from the workplace can take a huge toll on your health—think issues like anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These psychological injuries, however, must be brought…
Read MoreCommon and Preventable Medication Errors
According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, more than 250,000 deaths per year are due to medical error. This makes it the third leading cause of death in the United States. Further, approximately seven million patients are affected by preventable medication errors each year, with a cost of nearly $21 billion annually. Medication errors…
Read MoreMaryland Counties Take Legal Action Against Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
Several counties in the state of Maryland, including Baltimore City itself, are suing the manufacturers and distributors of powerful drugs used to treat pain. The complaint revolves around the assertion that these companies have contributed significantly to exacerbating the opioid crisis that has ravaged Maryland in particular. The governor has also made it a top…
Read MoreHow is Big Pharma Influencing Your Doctor?
We trust our doctors to make decisions about our health that can have long-lasting consequences. It is reasonable to assume that doctors intend to help and heal people who are sick and wounded. However, after the long and rigorous years of medical school and in many cases accumulated student debt, most doctors also want their…
Read MorePlaxen Adler Muncy is Proud to Announce David A. Muncy’s Election to Parliamentarian for the Maryland Association for Justice
At Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A., we are proud to announce that David A. Muncy, one of our partners, has been elected to the office of Parliamentarian for the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ). Through his work, David demonstrates his commitment to fighting for justice on behalf of the injured. Now, in his new role as…
Read MoreCould V2V Technology Help Prevent Motorcycle Crashes?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to be killed in highway crashes than those in other vehicles. Motorcycles are obviously much more dangerous than cars. The motorcycle industry has continually developed ways to make motorcycles safer for cycling enthusiasts. Safety innovations for motorcycles include safer helmets,…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Truck “Platooning”
We’ve been hearing a lot about self-driving, or autonomous, cars lately. Experts tell us that in the near future we’ll be zipping around the streets in driverless cars, with the promise of safer highways, less traffic, and a drop in car accidents. It seems the future is closer than we thought. It’s not just the…
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