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All of Plaxen & Adler's Lawyers Recognized in the January 2011 issue of Baltimore Magazine
Baltimore, Maryland - January 2011 - All of Plaxen & Adler's lawyers, Bruce Plaxen and Harry Adler, have been nominated by their peers and recognized in the January 2011 issue of Baltimore magazine. Bruce Plaxen and Harry Adler have been selected as Super Lawyers for 2011. Afterward, a blue ribbon panel of peers investigates each nominee's background, credentials and experience.
Crash victim could only receive fraction of $3.1M verdict
Originally Published in The Daily Record
A Prince Frederick woman won a $3.1 million verdict last week following a car accident that left her severely injured, but she likely will not receive more than $50,000...
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Plaxen & Adler Secures $3.1 Million Verdict for Prince Frederick Woman Seriously Injured in Calvert County Accident
Bruce Plaxen, Columbia-based Plaintiffs' Lawyer, Represents 45 Year-old Woman Who Suffered Severe and Permanent Injuries in 2008 Automobile Collision
Columbia, Maryland - January 20, 2011- Plaxen & Adler, Maryland personal injury attorneys, recently secured a jury verdict of $3,091,291.67 for a 45 year-old Prince Frederick woman who was badly injured in a 2008 automobile collision in Calvert County, Maryland.
The case, Kent v. Lee (CAL09-14010), was tried in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland. It stemmed from an accident that occurred in 2008 when an off-duty Prince George's County police officer crossed a double-yellow line in his undercover vehicle and collided head-on with the vehicle driven by the plaintiff.
"Our client suffered severe and permanent injuries, explained Bruce Plaxen, founding partner of the Columbia-based law firm Plaxen & Adler. "Both of her knees required surgery, she had dislocations and fractures in her right foot, her left hip was fractured, she had multiple pelvic fractures, and a number of additional traumatic injuries. She spent three months in the hospital, and another two months in a wheelchair. She is now able to walk only with the assistance of a cane and, sadly, will never recover from these injuries."
According to Plaxen, Prince George's County only insured the vehicle for the state statutory minimum of $20,000 (the minimums have recently been increased to $30,000) and the only other insurance proceeds available to the plaintiff were her own underinsured motorist coverage. Plaxen confirmed that the $3.1 million jury verdict will be reduced by the applicable statutory cap to $2,051,291.67.
"As a matter of public policy, Prince George's County should have better coverage on their vehicles," said Plaxen, a highly regarded Maryland injury attorney who was honored as the 2008 Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year by the non-profit Maryland Association for Justice. "Police officers in particular spend a great deal of time driving their vehicles and are allowed to use them for personal errands. It is regrettable that they can cause catastrophic injuries to another person, leaving the injured person no way to pay for their medical expenses."
Plaxen & Adler is well-regarded throughout the state for handling a wide range of Maryland auto accident cases. The firm was founded in 1985 and, since its inception, has been dedicated to representing injury victims. For more information, please visit http://www.plaxenadler.com or call 410.730.7737.
Bruce Plaxen, Two-time Winner of American Association of Justice Award
Vancouver, Canada - July 11, 2010 - Bruce Plaxen was presented the Wiedemann Wysocki Award of Excellence by Anthony Tarricone, president of the American Association for Justice at the Leadership Breakfast, held during the association's annual convention. The award honors a select group attorneys across the country for their commitment to the legal profession and their efforts to improve the justice system. This marks the second time Plaxen has received this award; the first time was in 2003.
Plaxen & Adler, P.A. Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Columbia, Maryland – June 1, 2010 – Plaxen & Adler celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2010. The firm continues to strive to be leaders in community service, supporters of pro-victim and consumer legislation in Annapolis and nationally, and advocates for people injured on-the-job and through the fault of others. The Plaxen & Adler team consists of two attorneys, Bruce Plaxen and Harry Adler; and an office support system including Anna Beatty, Mary Becker, Alex Plaxen, Josh Plaxen, Luba Fineman, Crista Hakala, Dawn Lough, Kathy Parks, and Angie Pfeifer. Congratulations on 25 great years!
Bruce Plaxen, Two-time Winner of Maryland Association of Justice Award
Baltimore, Maryland - May 22, 2010 - Bruce Plaxen became the first two-time winner of the President's Award presented by Kevin Goldberg, president of the Maryland Association for Justice. Plaxen was honored for his exemplary leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to strengthen the civil justice system. He previously received this award in 2007.
Bruce Plaxen chosen as a Super Lawyer for the Fourth Straight Year
Congratulations from Public Justice
Bruce Plaxen Receives the Distinguished Honor of 2009 Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year
Injury Attorney Harry Adler is Recognized as a Difference Maker in the Howard County Jewish Community
Bruce Plaxen Named 2008 Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year by Maryland Association for Justice
Bruce Plaxen Named to 2008 Super Lawyers in Maryland
