Effective July 1, 2018, car insurance companies must offer Maryland Enhanced Underinsured Motorist (EUIM) coverage for any auto insurance renewals or new purchases. This coverage replaces the Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage. If drivers elect to opt out of EUIM, the insurer must still offer them UIM coverage. Both of these extra coverages basically offer drivers […]
Getting into an accident with another car is a frightening experience, but colliding with an 18-wheeler or other large truck can be totally devastating. These hazardous collisions often cause horrifying injuries, severe mental trauma, and serious property damage. Read on to get the facts about truck accidents, understand these complex insurance claims, and get in […]
If you think back to your teenage years, you can probably remember those friends who always hosted house parties. I’m not referring to the time your buddy threw a kegger while his parents, away on vacation, had no idea what was happening at home. I am talking about the “party house.” Loud music. Snack food. […]
Determining the value of a truck accident lawsuit is a tricky business. It involves plenty of thorough research, precise calculation, and deliberation. Thankfully, the truck accident team at Zirkin and Schmerling Law has decades of experience evaluating these complex cases. In this short article, we will explain some of the factors that we examine before […]
Laws are created to keep order and protect the public. The court system was created to ensure that everyone follows the rules, and that those who do not are held accountable for their actions. As members of society, we owe each other specific obligations and legal duties under certain circumstances. When these duties exist, they […]
“How much is my motorcycle accident worth?” This is one of the most common questions that the attorneys at Zirkin and Schmerling Law hear from clients who have been injured by another rider or driver’s error. Although there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this complicated question, an experienced attorney can evaluate your circumstances, guide you […]
At Zirkin and Schmerling Law, many of our potential clients begin their free initial consultation by saying: “I know the laws in Maryland don’t recognize self-defense, but here’s why I hit the other person…” Although this myth about the impermissibility of self-defense in Maryland seems very widespread, it isn’t actually true. In fact, the law […]
Anyone who has ever witnessed a truck accident knows how overwhelming and chaotic the immediate aftermath can be, especially for anyone involved in the collision. What should you look for? Who should you call? What information do you need to write down? Hopefully you will never end up in this situation. But if you ever […]
Hopefully, you will never wonder “What to do if I am in a motorcycle accident in Maryland?” Motorcycle accidents are uniquely dangerous, and often leave victims physically impaired and financially destitute. For this reason, knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath of an accident is just as important as knowing how to stay safe […]
