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Eat Dirt: Why Scientists Are Turning to Soil for a Cure to Superbugs
There have been multiple reports over the last few years about humanity’s growing resistance to antibiotics – but that is not entirely accurate. It is not us; it’s the bacteria themselves which have grown resistant to the drugs. This type of evolution is normal, but the overprescribing and misuse of antibiotics has exacerbated the issue.…
Read MorePlaxen Adler Muncy Attorneys Fight for State Correctional Officers’ Rights in Annapolis
On February 13th, the attorneys of Plaxen Adler Muncy, participated in Justice Day sponsored by the Maryland Association for Justice and spent the day in Annapolis meeting with state legislators to directly advocate for rights of injury victims. One of the most important bills we focused on was Senate Bill 48: Workers’ Compensation – Permanent…
Read MoreStolen Pain Pills Are Stealing Patients’ Quality of Life
Stealing patients’ pain medications is something that has gone on for many years, but lately the opioid epidemic has shone a brighter light on the problems of drug diversion. The path to the patient for prescription pain medications is complicated, and the medications pass through many hands before they reach the patient. If a patient…
Read MoreSubstandard Hospice Care Leaves Dying Patients in a Lurch and Family Members Frustrated
Hospice care is palliative. It is reserved for those patients whose end is near, and who wish to spend their final days in comfort – usually at home. While all patients deserve compassion, there is something special about hospice patients, who trust their caregivers to help them in their end stages – and to help…
Read MoreCongratulations, Bruce Plaxen and David Muncy, for Being Selected by Super Lawyers Again
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that firm founder Bruce Plaxen has been named to the Maryland Super Lawyers list for 2018. This is his 12th consecutive year being included on the list. We are also proud to announce that David Muncy, the firm’s newest partner, has been named to the 2018 Maryland…
Read MoreCongratulations, David Muncy, on Becoming a Partner!
Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney David A. Muncy has been made a partner at the firm. Over the last five years, David has proven himself an effective and aggressive attorney on behalf of his clients, and we are incredibly proud of the work he has done. David originally hails from…
Read MoreEven the FDA Won’t Protect You from Dangerous Products, Anymore
A few weeks ago, the House passed a dangerous Bill – HR 1215 – that would severely limit the rights of people who have sustained an injury because of a defective medical device. Now, a new deal between the Food & Drug Administration and medical device makers is making its way to Congress – a…
Read MoreA Busy Summer for Bruce Plaxen
The summer is coming to a close, and all of us at Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. hope you had an enjoyable and safe summer. Bruce Plaxen had an incredibly busy and productive summer. His efforts to lead the fight for justice have been recognized by the prestigious organizations to which he belongs. This year, at…
Read MoreGang Steals 150 Jeeps by Hacking Computer Codes
Many of us worry about our computers being hacked, but could your car get hacked as well? Over the course of several years, a Mexican biker gang stole 150 Jeep Wranglers in the San Diego area using hacked entry codes to break in, according to a story in the Washington Post. Now, nine members of…
Read MoreOpioids Like Fentanyl Now Pose More of a Danger than Heroin
In May, an Ohio police officer named Chris Green responded to a traffic stop for a possible drug sale. He searched the car after discovering white powder on the seats and on the suspects themselves. Green wore gloves and a mask during the search. When he returned to the station, Green realized he had some…
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