Rear-end Car Accidents and Lower Back Pain
Rear-end car crashes are the most common types of collisions. Even when you are hit at a “low” speed, you can still sustain serious injuries. One of the more common types of injuries involves the sacroiliac joint, and it can lead to chronic back pain. Because doctors tend to misdiagnose these injuries, a car accident…
Read MoreWhat Are the Dangers of Broadside Collisions?
A broadside collision, also called a T-bone or side-impact collision, occurs when the front end of one vehicle crashes into the side of another vehicle. The crashes often occur at intersections, but they can also occur in multiple-vehicle crashes. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that while 52% of passenger vehicle deaths in…
Read MoreNegligent Doctors Are Not Being Held Accountable for Their Actions
Every state has a state medical board, which oversees the care and conduct of hospitals and doctors. When a doctor’s negligence causes injury or death, the state medical review board reviews the incident, and decides whether to take some form of disciplinary action against the doctor and/or hospital. More often than you think, however, a…
Read MoreCongratulations, David Muncy, on Becoming a Partner!
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney David A. Muncy has been made a partner at the firm. Over the last five years, David has proven himself an effective and aggressive attorney on behalf of his clients, and we are incredibly proud of the work he has done. David originally hails from…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice: Failure to Perform a Timely C-Section
A Cesarean section (C-section) is a major surgery that is commonly performed to deliver a baby when natural childbirth could pose a danger to the child and/or the mother. With thousands of C-sections being performed each day in hospitals around the globe, most are completely routine with a happy mother and a healthy baby, while…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Changing a Tire on the Side of the Roadway
It is an occurrence that happens every day: a person is driving down the roadway when the vehicle tire goes flat. Out of necessity, he or she pulls over to the side of the highway and change it. Unfortunately, this common occurrence can quickly turn tragic when other drivers on the roadway fail to exercise…
Read MoreRoad Rage v. Aggressive Driving
At some point or another, you have probably been the victim of another driver’s wrath. Slamming down on the horn, tailgating, the screaming of obscenities – these are not the actions of a rational driver, and if you have ever been stuck on the Beltway during rush hour, you may have experienced this. An especially…
Read More7 Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice in Maryland
Medical malpractice is a complicated area of law. Given that it involves seeking justice for injuries suffered at the hands of medical professionals, there must be a thorough investigation, you will require the services of a medical expert, and an experienced Maryland medical malpractice attorney to develop a strong case on your behalf. If you…
Read MoreWhat Liability Do Nursing Homes Have When a Resident Falls?
Falls, for older Americans, are one of those occurrences that can shatter their quality of life. Falls, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA) fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. The CDC reports that one in four Americans over age 65 falls each year, and every 11 seconds, an adult is treated in…
Read MoreNursing Home Residents Deserve Better Than What They’re Getting
The tragedy at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills , the nursing home where eight residents died and more than a hundred were at-risk of injury during Hurricane Irma was absolutely horrific. What looked like a case of a tragic accident when first reported has become, as more details are uncovered, a far more complicated…
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