Personal Injury
The 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…
Read MoreAn MRI Is a Useful Tool for Diagnosing Injuries
If you have been injured in an accident, your doctor will likely order tests to see how serious those injuries are. One of the more popular tests is a magnetic resonance imaging test, or MRI. An MRI “is a noninvasive medical imaging test that produces detailed images of almost every internal structure in the human…
Read MoreDo I File a Car Accident Claim with My Insurance, or the Other Driver’s Insurance?
One of the most important steps after a car accident is filing a claim with your insurance company. However, if this is your first time being in an accident, you may be confused about whether you need to file the claim with your own insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company. Unfortunately, the answer…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Motorcycle Injuries?
Any time a motorcyclist gets on their bike and goes for a ride, they are at risk of sustaining injuries in an accident. This is because motorcycles lack the enclosed shield, air bags, and seat belts that other vehicles have. In addition, motorcycles are much smaller, lighter, and less stable than other types of vehicles,…
Read MoreDo Car Crashes Cause Vertigo?
If you feel dizzy after being involved in a car crash, there is a strong possibility that you may have vertigo. When an accident victim has this condition, they usually describe it as feeling like the room is twisting, turning, or spinning. Although you may think that vertigo is something minor that will go away…
Read MorePlaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. Secures $2M Verdict Against LA Mart and LPO Security
Plaxen Adler Muncy P.A. is pleased to report that partners David A. Muncy and Samantha Dos Santos recently secured a $2 million jury verdict on behalf of Makram Megdiche in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Mr. Megdiche was tased at an LA Mart in Columbia, Maryland in 2020 after refusing to remove his mask…
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