Imagine losing an arm or leg in a violent crash on a Maryland highway. Your limb could be detached immediately in the force of the crash or you could lose it later, when a doctor determines it can’t be saved. Although amputations are never the first choice for injured patients and doctors will do whatever […]
One of Maryland’s top factors in car accidents is speeding. While speeders might view their tendency to exceed the speed limit as no big deal, speeding is a contributor to about one-third of all road accidents. Speeding is a form of aggressive driving that puts other people at risk on the road. It accelerates the […]
As of August 28, 2020, Honolulu firefighters are asking the mayor of their city to make it easier for them to obtain workers’ compensation benefits related to COVID-19. Specifically, the firefighters are hoping that the mayor will enact a legal presumption in their favor. This would mean that if a firefighter gets sick with COVID-19, […]
Right now, thousands of Americans are waiting as their personal injury cases move through the legal system. Although an experienced personal injury attorney can help speed things along and prevent unnecessary delays, there’s often a bit of a wait. It takes time to put a case together and work with the court’s schedule regarding a […]
A car accident is terrifying for everyone involved, and not knowing what to do after the accident makes the situation even worse. If you’re reading this because you’re concerned about what to do after your Baltimore car crash, you’re in the right place. During this challenging time, Zirkin & Schmerling Law is here by your […]
You might be surprised at how harsh Maryland’s laws are when it comes to auto accident negligence. Our state handles legal negligence differently than most other states, leaving car accident victims with questions about what to do next. Maryland’s antiquated auto tort laws can affect your ability to make a claim as an accident victim, […]
Doctors make mistakes and errors in judgment, which is why healthcare organizations have huge insurance policies. Sometimes patients are severely injured while in medical care. If you suffer harm at the hands of a healthcare worker, a legal issue arises in addition to your health concern. You may have a case for medical malpractice. Maryland’s […]
As the country continues to reel from the coronavirus pandemic, new legal issues also arise. There has been talk in the media of people bringing wrongful death lawsuits against companies, alleging that the companies are responsible for the deaths of their loved ones who contracted COVID-19 while at work. Employers and employees alike are wondering: […]
Motorcycle accident attorneys often come across cases that involve lane splitting, which happens when a motorcyclist tries to share the same lane of travel with another driver. Lane splitting goes by many names, including lane sharing, lane filtering, stripe-riding, and white-lining. In a classic lane splitting situation, a motorcyclist creeps up between vehicles in slow […]
At Zirkin & Schmerling Law, our clients have lots of questions about their car accidents, including how to build a case and how the insurance claims process works. Below, we’ll answer the 7 most common questions we hear and if you need advice about your specific situation, please contact us for a case consultation. 1. […]
