Josh Schmerling, Partner, Zirkin and Schmerling Law, Author at Zirkin and Schmerling Law - Page 20 of 28

Understanding Maryland Contributory Negligence After a Car Accident

You might be surprised at how harsh Maryland’s laws are when it comes to Maryland contributory negligence after an auto accident. 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 […]

What is Medical Malpractice?

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 […]

If an Employee Catches COVID-19 at Work and Dies, Can the Family Sue the Employer for Wrongful Death?

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: […]

Is Motorcycle Lane Splitting Legal in Maryland?

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 […]

What Liability Do Businesses Have for Employees Returning to Work?

The State of Maryland’s Roadmap to Recovery has hit phase two and we’ve “flattened the curve” by limiting COVID-19’s impact on the state. Many types of businesses are now at least partially open to the public, including restaurants, amusement parks, gyms, casinos, malls, manufacturing, professional services, retail outlets, and more. So what does this mean […]

USPS Releases Dog Bite Numbers With Baltimore in Top 11

Baltimore had 29 dog attacks on postal workers in 2019, putting our city at number 11 on the U.S. Postal Service’s newest list of dog attack rankings. In total, 5,803 USPS employees were attacked by dogs that year, which is actually slightly lower than the previous two years. While dog attacks on USPS workers are […]

What if the Officer Never Read My Miranda Rights?

After being questioned by the police, it might dawn on you that the officer never read your Miranda rights. Most people are at least vaguely aware of these rights because they’ve seen a TV cop arrest someone and say, “You have a right to remain silent …” But what does it really mean if the […]

Can You Get COVID-19 From a Dog Bite?

Worldwide concern about animals infecting humans with COVID-19 grew in March 2020 after Hong Kong officials quarantined a dog that tested positive. Soon afterward, a tiger at a U.S. zoo also had a positive COVID-19 test. Since then, there have been conflicting news reports about whether animals can truly transmit the virus to humans. Is […]

What is a Preliminary Hearing?

Were you arrested and charged with a felony in Maryland? If so, you’ll soon be facing a preliminary hearing. It’s your first court date and is typically held about 30 days after your arrest. Every year more than 53,000 felonies are committed in Maryland and each person must go through the justice system, starting with […]