Posts by Bruce Plaxen
How Dash Cams Are Helpful in Supporting Car Accident Injury Claims
Dashboard cameras – also referred to as dash cams – are used to record video when there is movement near your vehicle or when you turn on your vehicle. Many drivers in Maryland utilize these devices to help protect them from liability and ensure their rights are protected in any legal proceedings arising from a…
Read MoreAmazon Now Facing Increased Liability for Defective Products Sold On Its Site
The e-commerce giant Amazon has been fighting for years to deny any liability for defective products sold on its website. A recent decision by the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, however, may change everything for the online behemoth, and give injury victims a path toward seeking compensation. Ms. Angela Bolger, an Amazon user, claimed…
Read MoreThe FMCSA Extended the Hours of Service Rules Suspension Again
Back in March, when the effects of the coronavirus pandemic were emerging in the United States, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) – the agency that is in charge of regulations for the nation’s 6 million professional commercial drivers – temporarily suspended the Hours of Service (HOS) rules for truck drivers transporting goods in…
Read MoreProject Yellow Light Is Fighting to End Distracted Driving – and They’re Willing to Pay to Do It
Project Yellow Light and the Ad Council have declared winners for their ninth annual Project Yellow Light scholarship competition. In the contest, students are assigned the project of developing a billboard, radio, or television public service announcement (PSA) that educates their own generation about the perils of distracted driving – in particular, the dangers of…
Read MoreDon’t Believe Your Lying Eyes; Why Deepfakes Pose a Threat to the Justice System
In April, State Farm debuted a commercial on ESPN in which a sports analyst makes some wild predictions about 2020: According to Forbes, “the commercial surprised, amused, and delighted viewers. What viewers should have felt, though, was deep concern.” The video is a “deepfake” (from “deep learning” and “fake”), a technology which uses AI to…
Read MoreUnderride Crashes and Underguard Requirements
Truck underride accidents are among the most serious types of accidents that occur on roadways. An underride accident occurs when a vehicle (usually a standard passenger vehicle) slams into the back or side of a tractor-trailer and continues sliding underneath the rig – causing severe, debilitating injuries or fatalities. Every year in the United States,…
Read MoreAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Blunt Force Trauma
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a type of pulmonary edema that is non-heart related (non-cardiogenic). The disease moves quickly and occurs in persons who are critically ill due to various causes, including blunt force trauma. The serious challenge associated with ARDS is the buildup of fluid as it leaks into the lung, making it…
Read MoreCongratulations to Callie K. Terris, Winner of the Plaxen Adler Muncy Scholarship Award
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is pleased to announce that law student Callie K. Terris is the winner of the 2020 Plaxen Adler Muncy Scholarship. Callie is a 3L student at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, on course to graduate in May 2021. Callie’s personal experiences have driven her to pursue her dreams of…
Read MoreWhat Is Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS)?
Outbreaks are often described as “U” shaped: they are most dangerous to the very young, and to the very old. The coronavirus has been the exception, because its victims have largely been elderly and immunocompromised. Kids, it appeared, were not dying – a small silver lining to an otherwise tragic story. However, the Centers for…
Read MoreWrongful Death Claims vs. Survival Actions
When a family loses a loved one due to the negligence of another party, they suffer grief that is often unexplainable. In addition to pain, the loved one’s passing can bring about a difficult financial situation for the surviving family members. These difficulties can include unpaid medical bills, a major loss of income, and funeral…
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