Maryland Counties Take Legal Action Against Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
Several counties in the state of Maryland, including Baltimore City itself, are suing the manufacturers and distributors of powerful drugs used to treat pain. The complaint revolves around the assertion that these companies have contributed significantly to exacerbating the opioid crisis that has ravaged Maryland in particular. The governor has also made it a top…
Read MoreHow is Big Pharma Influencing Your Doctor?
We trust our doctors to make decisions about our health that can have long-lasting consequences. It is reasonable to assume that doctors intend to help and heal people who are sick and wounded. However, after the long and rigorous years of medical school and in many cases accumulated student debt, most doctors also want their…
Read MorePlaxen Adler Muncy is Proud to Announce David A. Muncy’s Election to Parliamentarian for the Maryland Association for Justice
At Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A., we are proud to announce that David A. Muncy, one of our partners, has been elected to the office of Parliamentarian for the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ). Through his work, David demonstrates his commitment to fighting for justice on behalf of the injured. Now, in his new role as…
Read MoreCould V2V Technology Help Prevent Motorcycle Crashes?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to be killed in highway crashes than those in other vehicles. Motorcycles are obviously much more dangerous than cars. The motorcycle industry has continually developed ways to make motorcycles safer for cycling enthusiasts. Safety innovations for motorcycles include safer helmets,…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Truck “Platooning”
We’ve been hearing a lot about self-driving, or autonomous, cars lately. Experts tell us that in the near future we’ll be zipping around the streets in driverless cars, with the promise of safer highways, less traffic, and a drop in car accidents. It seems the future is closer than we thought. It’s not just the…
Read MoreInattentional Blindness and Distracted Driving: Tips for Keeping Your Eyes and Attention on the Road
Distracted driving has become a public safety catastrophe. The newest buzzwords, “inattentional blindness,” has been used to describe what happens when a person is talking on their phone while also trying to drive a vehicle. Inattentional blindness, according to the Transportation Research Board, is the failure to notice unexpected events due to an individual performing…
Read MoreAccidents Caused by a Drunk Driver
The civil justice system gives you a venue to seek compensation after a serious injury. If you were hit by a drunk driver in Maryland, you can file a claim against the driver’s car insurance policy and pursue a fair settlement. If the insurance company is unwilling to compensate you adequately, you can file a…
Read MoreNursing Home Regulations Regarding Oversight Have Been Scaled Back
In response to complaints from a nursing home industry trade group’s plea for relief from excessive government oversight, the Trump administration is relaxing the harsh penalties that had been levied against nursing homes that neglect or harm residents. This scaling back of the use of fines is part of the overall relaxation of federal regulations…
Read MoreTypes of Back and Neck Injuries Suffered by Car Crash Victims
The human spine is an intricate, complex, and delicate structure. It is not built to absorb the severe impacts that often accompany car crashes. However, during car collisions, very often it is the back and neck that suffer the severest consequences. The muscles and ligaments of the entire spine can experience considerable strain. As well,…
Read MoreVacuum and Forceps Assisted Delivery and the Risks of Birth Injury
As a woman goes through the labor and delivery process, at times the baby requires a little help to make it through the birth canal. In fact, about three percent of all vaginal deliveries in the U.S. involve some sort of assistance provided to facilitate delivery. A delivery that is excessively prolonged can prove dangerous…
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