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 […]
Have you been in a motorcycle accident in Maryland? Call Zirkin and Schmerling Law at 410-753-4611. We can help. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in Maryland you need an attorney that can help you recover the money you deserve. In Maryland, if a person is found to be negligent then typically […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Obtaining an absolute divorce in Maryland just got easier! The Maryland General Assembly updated the 2015 Mutual Consent Divorce Law to extend to those who have minor children. We have put together this short blog post to tell you everything you need to know about this big change and explain exactly what it means for […]
“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 […]
Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat are powerful social media connectors that allow us to share our ideas and express our opinions. Unfortunately, these fun distractions can also be used as tools against you in court—especially during divorce and custody cases when tensions are already running high! In this article, we’ll teach you how […]
