Personal Injury
How to Obtain a Police Report After a Maryland Accident
One of the important steps you can take following a car accident is to obtain a copy of the police report. This crucial document helps establish the facts of the case, determine liability, and support insurance claims or potential legal actions. If you have questions about how to obtain this document, here’s a step-by-step guide…
Read MoreBlack Box Data and Trucking Accidents
When a truck accident occurs on Maryland’s highways and roads, the aftermath is often chaotic and complicated. These accidents can lead to severe injuries, substantial property damage, and, tragically, even fatalities. For the Maryland truck accident attorneys at Plaxen Adler Muncy, one of the most critical aspects of building a strong case for our clients…
Read MoreThe Role of Dashcam Footage in Car Accident Litigation
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality on Maryland’s roads, often resulting in significant injuries, emotional distress, and financial losses. When an accident occurs, determining fault and securing fair compensation can be a complex process, especially when the parties dispute the facts of the incident. In these cases, dashcam footage can play an important role. Dashcam…
Read MoreExpert Witnesses in a Personal Injury Trial
Expert witnesses are relatively common and often necessary in personal injury trials. What is the difference between an eyewitness and an expert witness? Eyewitnesses and expert witnesses can both offer critical information in personal injury cases. However, they have different levels of experience and as a result, can offer diverse types of testimony in the…
Read MoreThe Legal Challenges in Brain Stem Injury Lawsuits
Brain stem injury lawsuits involve complex legal challenges due to the serious and often life-altering nature of the injuries, as well as the intricate medical and legal issues involved. Some of the key legal challenges in these cases include: Proving liability: Establishing that the defendant (e.g., a driver, employer, manufacturer) was responsible for the accident…
Read MoreThe Duty of a Driver and How it Relates to Pedestrian Accidents
A driver’s duty refers to the legal obligation to operate a vehicle in a safe manner to avoid causing harm to others, including pedestrians. This duty encompasses various specific responsibilities aimed at ensuring the safety of all road users. When drivers fail to uphold this duty, they can be held liable for accidents, including those…
Read MoreAbdominal Injuries from Vehicle Crashes
Vehicle crashes can cause a variety of abdominal injuries due to the impact and forces involved. Some common abdominal injuries from vehicle crashes include: Abdominal wall injuries: Contusions, lacerations, or hernias in the abdominal wall muscles and tissues, which may require surgical repair. Aortic injury: Rare but life-threatening injury involving the abdominal aorta, which can…
Read MoreWhat Is Considered Emotional Distress?
Emotional distress is a state of mental suffering or anguish brought on by an incident, injury, or situation. Various experiences can lead to emotional distress, such as trauma, stress, or adverse life events. Emotional distress can manifest in numerous ways, both psychologically and physically. What causes emotional distress? Trauma: Physical or emotional trauma, such as…
Read MoreCar Seat Laws in Maryland
Maryland’s car seat laws are designed to protect children by ensuring they are properly secured in appropriate car seats or booster seats based on their age, weight, and height. Parents and caregivers should follow these guidelines and recommendations to maximize the safety of child passengers. What are the car seat requirements in Maryland? Maryland’s car…
Read MoreWhere Do Most Motorcycle Crashes Happen?
While it is true that motorcycle accidents can occur almost anywhere, there are certain areas where motorcyclists are more prone to experience crashes. Therefore, when you are riding near these areas, it is suggested that you take the necessary precautions, such as paying close attention, using a turn signal, driving the speed limit, and remaining…
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