Posts by Bruce Plaxen
Expert 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 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
FVehicle 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 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 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 MoreNo Cause Has Been Given for the Deadly Party Bus Collision on I-95
A deadly crash involving a party bus early Sunday morning (May 5) is still under investigation, as police try to determine what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The bus crashed into a guardrail around mile marker 77 on I-95 in Maryland; the impact was severe enough to injure 23 people and…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Maryland?
Car accidents happen across Maryland for many reasons. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and others are at an inherent risk when they hit the road. Knowing what those risks are may help you better prepare for your travels, so you can avoid being injured in one of the more common scenarios for car accidents. Distractions Our daily…
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