As Traffic Declines, Speeding Is Increasing on Maryland’s Roads
With the majority of businesses and schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many local roads are seeing an uptick in speeding – which is not only illegal, but can be risky and even deadly to drivers and passengers. Instead of the typical bumper-to-bumper commuter traffic we’re used to, our local roads and highways are…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Claims for Essential Workers
The global coronavirus outbreak has caused an unprecedented health and economic crisis throughout American society. Numerous organizations, businesses, and industries are facing challenges and questions they have never faced before. One of the more pressing concerns is the health of “essential” workers: people who are still leaving their home to perform their jobs so that…
Read MoreCan I Make a Claim for Workers’ Compensation if I Work From Home?
Can I make a claim for workers’ compensation if I work from home? If you are an employee who is working remotely because of coronavirus, and you are injured in the scope of your employment, then yes: you can make a claim for workers’ compensation. These claims can be a challenge to file on your…
Read MoreHelping Someone Else Apply for Social Security Disability
The Social Security Administration manages disability programs that provide financial support on a monthly basis to help recipients cover living expenses, bills, and medical costs. These benefits help families and individuals when they cannot work to support themselves because of their illness or injury. Dependents are often also eligible to receive these benefits. The application…
Read MoreThere Is Still Time to Apply for the Plaxen and Adler Scholarship
At Plaxen & Adler, P.A., we are committed to helping law students pursue their educational dreams, especially those interested in a career helping the injured. That is why we award an annual Plaxen and Adler Scholarship. Each year, the firm awards $2500 to an enrolled law student or someone who has been accepted to commence…
Read MoreWill My Stimulus Check Affect My SSD or SSI Payments?
Most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients qualify for the CARES Act $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus payment. You are eligible for this economic impact payment provided you have a Social Security number and you have not been claimed on someone else’s tax return as a dependent. If you have children, you…
Read MoreA Daily Walk Is Good for Your Physical and Mental Health
Medical professionals have always stressed the importance of exercise – whether a hard workout or relaxing morning yoga – to keep our bodies and minds at their best. However, in the midst of a national pandemic where nearly every day brings a new uncertainty, exercise becomes even more important. Consider taking a breather, if possible,…
Read MoreWho Is Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two programs for people with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) benefits. SSDI and SSI are similar, but they are not the same. You and your family receive SSDI benefits only if you have worked for a required period of time and paid Social…
Read MoreCongratulations to Scholarship Winners Sarah Medina Camiscoli and Anita N.H. Yandle
The coronavirus has increased the financial burden on families throughout the country. Students in particular are feeling the effects. Plaxen & Adler, P.A. is pleased to announce that we are awarding scholarships to two law students during the crisis: Sarah Medina Camiscoli and Anita N.H. Yandle. Join us in congratulating both of them. Meet Sarah…
Read MoreResponsible Citizen Wearing a Face Mask Per Health Guidelines Brutally Attacked by Security Guard
On April 4, 2020, Makram Megdiche walked into the international food store LA Mart in Columbia, as he does almost daily, to buy groceries. Mr. Megdiche is a pharmacy manager who works with members of the community who have COVID-19, and he was wearing both a medical mask and a hood when he entered the…
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