Posts by Bruce Plaxen
What Makes a Good Medical Expert?
In a recent medical malpractice case, a plaintiff requested that the judge enforce an instruction called “res ipsa loquitur,” where jurors would automatically declare a physician negligent based on the mere presence of an injury. While there may be cases and scenarios where res ipsa loquitur – which translates to “the thing speaks for itself”…
Read MoreIUDs Causing Excruciating Pain in Patients
Lately, there have been many medical malpractice cases where doctors have been accused of overestimating the pain tolerance of their patients. Sadly, a current issue with intrauterine devices (IUDs) is yet another example of healthcare providers who failed to take the concerns of their patients seriously. IUDs are small devices placed inside a woman’s uterus…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Electric Scooters
Although many people believe they are safe, electric scooters (or e-scooters) can lead to fatal accidents. A recent accident occurred in Oregon, where a man who was riding on an electric scooter was the victim of a fatal crash. He was riding the scooter in the bicycle lane on the east side of the road…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis of Gas Turns Out to Be Massive Tumor
How would you feel if the negligent actions of your doctor were responsible for irreversible damage to your body? That was the predicament in which 33-year old fashion blogger Chante Burkett recently found herself. It started in December of 2020, when Burkett began to experience symptoms like severe pelvic pain, vomiting, and a semi-hard stomach.…
Read MoreDriving Dehydrated is Just as Dangerous as Driving Impaired
There are multiple penalties associated with impaired driving in Maryland: driving under the influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI), and driving while impaired by drugs. If you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher, an individual may face DUI charges. Driving while impaired is a risk to everyone on the road. DUI…
Read MoreThe Vital Role of the Accident Reconstructionist in a Maryland Car Accident Case
Wherever you go on the roads of Maryland, there always seems to be an accident or debris from an accident. Car crashes can happen from inclement weather, road hazards, distracted or impaired drivers, defective car parts, animals, sun glare, or just about any other reason you can find. No matter the cause of the crash,…
Read MoreDespite Lucrative Industry, Baby Sleep Products Pose Serious Dangers
The baby sleep aid industry reels in more than $300 million per year. New parents rely on the promises made by sleep aid manufacturers so that they can get a good night’s sleep. Going back to work after having a newborn is tiring – the baby likely won’t sleep through the night until he or…
Read MoreStay Safe on Maryland’s Roads This Summer by Following These Tips
The summer season is finally upon us in Maryland and the temperatures are starting to reflect the change in seasons. You might have noticed an increase in traffic volume when commuting to and from work. With more and more people getting the Coronavirus vaccine and states opening up, travel has increased dramatically from the middle…
Read MoreExcessive Summer Heat Is Risky. Make Sure You’re Prepared
Summer is supposed to be hot – but what has been happening for the last few years, however, is excessive. The week before the 2021 July 4th weekend was one of the hottest on record, with heat indexes reaching 105 degrees. This excessive summer heat could continue throughout the season, which poses serious health risks…
Read MoreFatal Motorcycle Accident Involving a Firefighter Leaves a City in Mourning
On Sunday, June 27, firefighter Lori Underwood was killed while riding her motorcycle home from a celebration of a life event in Hampstead. She was a 19-year veteran of the force, a paramedic, and a mother, as well as the secretary and treasurer of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 734. According to the…
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