Josh Schmerling, Partner, Zirkin and Schmerling Law, Author at Zirkin and Schmerling Law

How to Define Personal Injury Law

When an injury occurs, you often have many questions to address on top of the pain. These questions can include: What caused the injury? Will you be able to continue working with the injury? What will the costs be for any needed medical care? How do you call a lawyer? In some cases, where the […]

Does Car Insurance Cover Personal Belongings Damaged in a Car Accident?

After a car accident in Baltimore, the immediate focus is often on injuries and vehicle damage. However, personal belongings damaged in a car accident can also lead to significant financial loss. Items like laptops, glasses, or phones may not be covered under standard car insurance policies, leaving you wondering how to get compensated.  This is […]

Common Causes of Car Accidents

Car accidents can occur anywhere at any time, making it challenging to pinpoint an exact cause. However, determining the cause and contributing factors to a car accident, especially in a bustling city like Baltimore, is essential for the recovery process.  A car accident lawyer, such as those at Zirkin & Schmerling Law firm in Maryland, […]

Someone Hit My Dog and Drove Away: Do I Have a Lawsuit?

Losing a pet to someone else’s negligence can be devastating. Although we may treat our pets like family, Maryland law unfortunately considers them mere property and provides guidelines for claiming compensation when someone hits your dog and drives away.  Can you sue someone for running over your dog? In some cases, yes. In Maryland, you […]

Understanding Shock After a Serious Car Accident

Shock after a car accident is unfortunately more common than someone might suspect. This life-threatening condition often requires immediate medical treatment to overcome.  Hiring an accident attorney in Baltimore to represent you in an injury case can help you receive compensation for your shock. The shock attorney will help ensure you receive the right treatment […]

Workplace Injury: Caused by an Accident or Negligence?

At Zirkin & Schmerling Law, we understand that sustaining a workplace injury can be both physically debilitating and emotionally overwhelming.  Whether an accident or employer negligence caused your injury, navigating the laws related to workplace injury compensation can be challenging.  This article will help decide if a workplace accident was caused by negligence. We will […]

Compensation for Common Leg Injuries from Car Accidents

At Zirkin & Schmerling Law, we understand the profound impact that leg injuries from car accidents can have on your life. Car accidents often result in significant trauma, and leg injuries are among the most common and devastating. This article will help you understand the most common leg injuries, what to do if you’re in […]

Can You Seek Compensation for Car Accident Scars?

After a car accident, victims may have many serious injuries that leave lasting damage. From smaller impacts like being scared to drive after auto accident events to life-changing medical injuries, victims are eligible to seek compensation for their mental and physical damages.  One type of injury that can occur after a car accident is scarring […]

Coping With Car Accident Face Injuries

At Zirkin & Schmerling Law, we understand that while common car accident injuries like whiplash, back pain, and orthopedic issues often dominate discussions, facial injuries in car accidents are unfortunately common, and can be devastating.  Facial injuries in accidents may cause longer-term damage and challenges.  A facial injury suffered in a car accident can be […]

A Brief History of Workers’ Compensation Laws

Today’s workers are protected by a collection of workers’ compensation laws. Every day, workers in America are hurt and even killed on the job. Risky industries like construction, manufacturing, and transportation are not the only jobs where people are injured. Employees are also hurt in retail jobs, offices, and healthcare facilities. In 2022, the Bureau […]