Traumatic Brain Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents
Large trucks have the ability to cause many different types of injuries. However, one of the most severe injuries that truck accident victims often face is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While cuts, broken bones, and whiplash are terrible injuries to suffer after a truck accident, a TBI is the hardest from which to heal.…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Crane Collapses and Accidents in Maryland
Over the last few years, there has been an uptick in crane collapses and accidents across the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were close to 300 crane-related fatalities from 2011 to 2017 in the United States. This adds up to more than 40 deaths per year from crane collapses…
Read MoreThat MTA Bus Crash on North Paca in Baltimore Could Have Been Fatal
When you hear that a bus crashed into two vehicles and a building, you expect the worst, right? Because it sounds like something out of an old school Bruce Willis movie. And yet, the driver of that Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) bus may have saved lives by choosing to crash into The 501 apartment building.…
Read MoreSerious Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in Maryland
When a motorcyclist is in an accident, they do not have the protective shield and seat belts that cars and trucks have. Therefore, they are often thrown from their motorcycle and onto the pavement due to the impact. This can cause the motorcyclist to suffer severe bodily injuries as they are likely to strike objects…
Read MoreThe I-95 Collapse Has Triggered a Disaster Declaration
It’s like something out of a post-apocalyptic horror movie: early Sunday morning an elevated portion of I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed, causing massive destruction to the roadway and the surrounding areas. Local residents talked of the flames and black plumes of smoke. The collapsed triggered a disaster declaration by the governor. President Biden has been briefed…
Read MoreExtreme Speed, Aggressive Driving, and Drunk Driving All Cited in Deadly Beltway Crash
More information is coming to light about the crash on the Baltimore Beltway in March which killed six construction workers. Two drivers – Melachi Brown and Lisa Lea – have been cited for causing the deadly crash. Lea was changing lanes in a construction zone when she and Brown collided, which sent Lea’s car into…
Read MoreDavid 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…
Read MoreStay Safe on Your Boat This Year
Maryland has almost 3,200 miles of coastline to take advantage of this summer. Many people see boating as a fun activity to spend time with friends, family, or loved ones during the warmer months. However, the truth is that it only takes one simple mistake or error for this relaxing and enjoyable activity to turn…
Read MoreMarch’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…
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