Posts by Bruce Plaxen
The Dangers of Changing a Tire on the Side of the Roadway
It is an occurrence that happens every day: a person is driving down the roadway when the vehicle tire goes flat. Out of necessity, he or she pulls over to the side of the highway and change it. Unfortunately, this common occurrence can quickly turn tragic when other drivers on the roadway fail to exercise…
Read MoreRoad Rage v. Aggressive Driving
At some point or another, you have probably been the victim of another driver’s wrath. Slamming down on the horn, tailgating, the screaming of obscenities – these are not the actions of a rational driver, and if you have ever been stuck on the Beltway during rush hour, you may have experienced this. An especially…
Read More7 Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice in Maryland
Medical malpractice is a complicated area of law. Given that it involves seeking justice for injuries suffered at the hands of medical professionals, there must be a thorough investigation, you will require the services of a medical expert, and an experienced Maryland medical malpractice attorney to develop a strong case on your behalf. If you…
Read MoreWhat Liability Do Nursing Homes Have When a Resident Falls?
Falls, for older Americans, are one of those occurrences that can shatter their quality of life. Falls, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA) fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. The CDC reports that one in four Americans over age 65 falls each year, and every 11 seconds, an adult is treated in…
Read MoreNursing Home Residents Deserve Better Than What They’re Getting
The tragedy at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills , the nursing home where eight residents died and more than a hundred were at-risk of injury during Hurricane Irma was absolutely horrific. What looked like a case of a tragic accident when first reported has become, as more details are uncovered, a far more complicated…
Read MoreEven the FDA Won’t Protect You from Dangerous Products, Anymore
A few weeks ago, the House passed a dangerous Bill – HR 1215 – that would severely limit the rights of people who have sustained an injury because of a defective medical device. Now, a new deal between the Food & Drug Administration and medical device makers is making its way to Congress – a…
Read MoreMedical Mistakes That Cause Strokes
A stroke as a serious medical event that may have long-lasting effects on the victim. It occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is disrupted, which stops the flow of oxygen to the brain. Strokes range from mild to severe. The most serious of incidences could cause a lifetime of physical, emotional and…
Read MoreGang Steals 150 Jeeps by Hacking Computer Codes
Many of us worry about our computers being hacked, but could your car get hacked as well? Over the course of several years, a Mexican biker gang stole 150 Jeep Wranglers in the San Diego area using hacked entry codes to break in, according to a story in the Washington Post. Now, nine members of…
Read MoreYou Can Report Nursing Home Neglect to Maryland State Authorities
All assisted-living facilities in Maryland are licensed and regulated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Code of Maryland Regulations outlines the duties nursing homes have, and specifically restricts activities and behaviors that could harm residents. When nursing home staff fails to adhere to these rules, your loved one could be face needless…
Read MoreCongratulations, Kamesha Laurry, on Being Awarded the Plaxen Adler Muncy Civil Trial Advocacy Scholarship
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is pleased to announce that this year’s Civil Trial Advocacy Scholarship has been awarded to Kamesha Laurry. Ms. Laurry will start her first year at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law this fall. We awarded Ms. Laurry her $2500 scholarship at our office in Columbia, MD, and were even more impressed…
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