Dog Bites and the Law Around “One-Bite State” is a Hot Topic We realize this legal issue goes by many names across the nation, including “the one-bite rule” and “first bite free,” A one bite state holds that the owner is responsible if the dog has bit before. Of course, there’s been a lot of […]
Do drivers in Maryland realize it’s illegal to use a handheld device while driving? Even if you’re aware of this, plenty of Baltimore’s citizens still drive distracted, which can and does cause crashes on our roads and highways. We think we’re pretty lucky to have the nation’s first and only integrated trauma center so nearby […]
Zirkin and Schmerling Law is very proud to be recognized as the Best Law Firm in Baltimore by the Baltimore Jewish Times. In this first-ever reader poll, the BJT asked its readers for the best of everything in and around Jewish Baltimore. There were four dozen categories for retail and professional businesses. Josh Schmerling, a […]
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a dog bite, you are probably wondering who will pay for the damage, and whether you can hold the dog’s owner responsible for the damages you have suffered. The question of dog bite liability can be difficult to answer. While Maryland does grant you […]
Being bitten by a dog can be an extremely traumatic event. That is especially true when a dog bites your child or when someone is attacked by a particularly vicious dog. Dog bites can cause serious physical and emotional trauma that can persist for years after the event. Navigating these laws is much easier when […]
Dog bite cases are very complex, especially when landlords are involved. Holding landlords responsible is not easy, but a negligent landlord who ignores dangers on their property may be financially responsible for failing to protect you. Read on for more information about dog bite landlord liability under dog bite law in Maryland. Dog Bite […]
Many families who send their children to group homes in Maryland trust that they will be nurtured and protected by their caretakers. In many cases, they are. But in some sad situations, children experience neglect and even abuse at the hands of group home workers. Who is responsible for regulating these facilities? Who ensures that […]
If you placed your child in the care and guidance of a group home and later discovered that they were being mistreated, then you are probably angry and unsure where to turn for help. Child abuse in group homes has been in the news during the past few years. Thankfully, there are many resources and […]
