Which Trucks Have the Most Accidents?

As trucks increase in size and weight, their blind spots grow and they become more difficult to control. When most drivers envision a “heavy truck,” they have an arbitrary picture of a big rig in their head. The fact is that a heavy truck falls into a classification between two significant categories, and these types…

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Why Has My Workers’ Compensation Claim Been Delayed?

When you have to take time off for an injury you sustained at work, having the benefits offered through workers’ compensation is critical to supporting you and your family. Unfortunately, even if you report your injury correctly, and make a workers’ compensation claim, it may take time for it to be accepted and for you…

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David Muncy Now President of the Maryland Association for Justice

Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that partner David A. Muncy is officially serving in his capacity as President of the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) for 2023-2024. The 69th Annual MAJ President’s Dinner was held at Citron in Baltimore to honor outgoing President Emily C. Malarkey as well as Mr. Muncy, who…

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What Are Onsite Injury Prevention Providers?

Onsite Injury Prevention Providers

Employers are looking for new ways to make the workplace safer, and constant improvements are being made, whether through an individual employer or due to OSHA regulations. Many workers know there is an inherent risk to any job and should follow all rules and do their part. Studies show when there is a reduction in…

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David Muncy Named to The Daily Record’s 2022 Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Power List

Plaxen Adler Muncy, PA is proud to announce that partner David A. Muncy has been named to The Daily Record’s 2022 Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Power List. The Power Lists “showcase the most influential figures in law, higher education, health care, business, financial services and other fields.” The Daily Record’s editorial team created each…

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Can You Claim Workers’ Compensation for a Dog Bite in Maryland?

Workers’ Compensation for a Dog Bite

Workers’ compensation benefits are financial benefits for workers that have been injured in the course of their job duties. Some accidents, like vehicle crashes or incidents involving heavy machinery, occur more than others, but there is one type of injury that is becoming more common: dog bites. Contrary to popular belief, mailmen are not the…

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Can You Seek Workers’ Compensation for PTSD?

Workers Compensation PTSD

Many workers assume that workplace injuries only refer to the physical injuries that happen at the workplace. They may not think to pursue workers’ compensation benefits for the mental health disorders that they have developed from workplace accidents. Think of the many occupations where workers have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, for example like retail…

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Does Homeowners’ Insurance Cover Dog Attacks?

Homeowners insurance dog bite

People often think there won’t be any insurance coverage available if they’re attacked by a dog, but typically that isn’t the case. Homeowners’ and renters’ insurance will cover a dog attack, even if it didn’t occur right in the home or the rented property. If you’re injured or attacked by another person’s dog, homeowners’ generally…

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Can Volunteering Affect Your Disability Benefits?

Can Volunteering Affect Your Disability Benefits

If you receive Social Security disability benefits but still want to volunteer, you are not alone. Volunteering is an activity that brings purpose to many people’s lives. A study by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research reported that people who volunteer are happier, have higher self-esteem, and create stronger social networks…

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