March’s Baltimore Beltway Crash Deemed “Closer to the Rule Than the Exception”
About three months ago, six highway workers were killed when a driver, attempting to change lanes, sideswiped a car and ended up careening into a worksite. It was one of those shocking news stories – not because there was a crash on I-695, but because of the sheer number of innocent bystanders who died as…
Read MoreIs Vision Zero Actually Reducing Car Accident Deaths?
Vision Zero is a multi-tiered initiative designed to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fatal roadway accidents. Maryland has a Vision Zero plan that was implemented to prevent car accidents and save lives by 2030. However, even though this plan has been in effect for almost four years already, the number of fatal crashes continues to rise…
Read MoreFiling a Lawsuit for Sexual Abuse by the Clergy in Maryland
In April, Governor Wes Moore signed the Child Victims Act of 2023. Since then, we’ve seen many questions from Marylanders who are curious to know more about this law, and if they have a potential lawsuit on their hands. We want to answer some of those questions before the law goes into effect on October…
Read MoreIt’s Time We Started Thinking About – and Legislating – Ghost Cars
When the world first started hearing about autonomous vehicles (AV), everyone began assuming that they would make our lives easier, simpler, and much better. If you’re of a certain age, you might have had your own visions of “Johnny Cab” or a Lexus 2054 in your head. We thought that parents could send their vehicles…
Read MoreWhat Complications Can Arise from Burn Injuries?
There are few injuries more painful, and more serious, than burn injuries. Depending on the severity of the burn, it can be a life-threatening emergency. If a person survives a severe burn injury, can potentially suffer life-changing complications for the rest of their life. Some of the more serious complications can include: Respiratory problems: Inhaling…
Read MoreSecondary Injuries from Car Accidents
Secondary injuries are the injuries that emerge from other injuries. If you have been in a car accident, you most likely noticed injuries that occurred immediately following the accident (called primary injuries). However, some people may see new injuries days, weeks, or even months after their accident, which are referred to as secondary injuries. These…
Read MoreSUVs Are Lacking When It Comes to Back Seat Safety
Many people with children trade in their small passenger vehicles for larger SUVs, thinking that these larger vehicles will provide better protection for themselves and their children if an accident were to occur. However, a disturbing news report is bringing awareness to the fact that SUVs do not offer adequate safety for individuals riding in…
Read MoreThe SSA Doesn’t Recognize Long-Term COVID, But It Should
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, many people are finding themselves unable to work or provide for their families due to long-term COVID. A recent news report mentioned that there are over 20 million people in the United States suffering from this condition. As a result, they are waiting to hear back from the…
Read MoreThe Loopholes in Noah’s Law Need to Be Closed
CBS News Baltimore recently reported on the issue of loopholes in Noah’s Law. Many advocates across Maryland, such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, are urging lawmakers to close the loopholes in this specific law, which requires drunk drivers to install an ignition interlock into their vehicles if they are convicted of driving while intoxicated. Noah’s…
Read MoreMaryland Victims of Clergy Abuse Can Finally Get Justice
Maryland has taken steps to ensure that childhood victims of sexual assault and abuse by clergy or other lay members of the Catholic Church can finally seek justice. Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. offers compassionate advocacy on behalf of sexual abuse survivors throughout Maryland. If you or your loved one was abused, now is the time…
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