Posts by Bruce Plaxen
Jury Determines Monsanto’s Roundup a Major Factor in Man’s Cancer
Numerous lawsuits have been and are being filed against Monsanto, a large agrochemical giant, for the alleged harm their herbicide Roundup Weed and Grass Killer has caused to its users. For many years now, it has been suspected that glyphosate, a chemical in the poison, was carcinogenic. Bayer, which owns Monsanto, has denied all along…
Read MoreRear-End Car Accidents in Maryland
Experienced representation after you are injured in a car crash A rear-end collision, also known as a rear-end crash or a rear-end accident, occurs when a vehicle hits the back of another vehicle. This type of collision is usually caused by one driver following another too closely, also called tailgating. Rear-end collisions can cause damage…
Read MorePlaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. Welcomes Samantha Dos Santos as a New Associate
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that Samantha Dos Santos has joined our team as a new associate. Before joining the firm, Samantha served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Jeannie J. Hong in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. During her time as a judicial law clerk, Ms. Dos Santos…
Read MorePartner David Muncy Elected Treasurer of MAJ – and Honored with the Outstanding Service Award
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that partner David Muncy was elected to the position of Treasurer for the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) on June 2, 2019. The MAJ represents about 1,200 trial lawyers throughout Maryland. The organization is “dedicated to improving the civil justice system through legislative advocacy and the professional…
Read MoreNew High Chair Standards Were Approved to Increase Child Safety
Manufacturers of baby high chairs will now have to conform to a revised set of standards for their design. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently issued a new federal standard aimed at enhancing the safety of all high chairs. The standards cover high chairs designed for home use as well as restaurant…
Read MoreShort- and Long-Term Effects of a Concussion
A concussion is a mild form of TBI. It results from a sudden jolt or shaking of the head. It can occur as a result of a fall, car crash impact, sports injury, or other traumatic event. Regardless of how you suffered a concussion, it is a dangerous condition and must be treated properly to…
Read MoreFatal Bus Crash with Tractor-Trailer in Clinton
A fatal bus crash occurred this morning on southbound Branch Avenue at Surratts Road in Clinton, Maryland. According to Price George’s County police, there were multiple vehicles involved in the collision, including a tractor-trailer. At this time, it is reported that one woman has died, and eight people have sustained injuries. The bus was on…
Read MoreHospital Errors in Maryland Have Dropped, but Improvement Is Still Needed
Millions of Americans visit hospitals each year. Generally, we put a large amount of trust into the hands of medical professionals to help us recover from injuries and illnesses. However, far too often the negligence of medical personnel can increase the risk of adding to our health dilemma with further injury or illness. Fortunately, there…
Read MoreDistracted Doctoring – a Disturbing Trend Threatening the Health of Patients
You’ve probably heard of distracted driving. However, the term “distracted doctoring” may be a brand new concept to you. Like any Professional, Employee or Worker, Doctors may become distracted by the mobile devices they carry. Smartphones can jeopardize the safety and health of their patients. Even though these devices provide much more efficient communication and…
Read MoreMaryland’s Contributory Negligence is Bad for Pedestrians
When you are hurt by another person’s negligence, you should be able to make a claim for damages. Maryland’s contributory negligence laws, however, could prevent you from recovering compensation for your injuries. Plaintiff David Wilson understands just how unfair these laws are. He and a co-worker named Eugene Pharr were walking to work at Patuxent…
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