Dog Bite Accidents Archives - Zirkin and Schmerling Law

Compensation for Dog Bite with Rabies

Dog bite injuries are often incredibly serious. Around 9,500 Americans require medical attention due to dog bites every day. While a dog bite injury alone may require extensive medical treatment, these injuries are even more serious if the dog has rabies.  A dog with rabies can infect a person through a bite because the virus […]

Can You Sue for a Puncture Wound From a Dog Attack?

Dog attacks are traumatic and cause physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Injuries can be severe, some requiring surgery, months of recovery, and therapy. Dog bite victims may lose money from being unable to work and deal with expensive medical bills. The good news is that depending on the specifics of your injury, you may be […]

Maryland Dog Bite Laws

Dog bite laws in Maryland are complicated and not necessarily easy to understand at first glance. If a dog has injured you or a loved one, it is important to speak with an attorney with a wealth of knowledge offered by an experienced dog bite attorney.  What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Maryland’s Strict […]

How to File an Insurance Claim for a Dog Bite

Being bitten by a dog can be a terrible and traumatic experience. If you or your loved one have been attacked by a dog, you need to be prepared to file a dog bite claim.  Keep in mind that filing an insurance claim is rarely the end of a dog bite case. The insurance company […]

What To Do if Bitten by a Dog

According to the CDC, around 45% of US households own a dog. And while many of those animals are well-trained and taken care of, there is no way to guarantee that any dog won’t attack or bite under certain circumstances. Even dogs that are typically friendly can bite if they are scared or feel threatened.  […]

Holiday Parties and Dog Bite Injuries

‘Tis the season for joy and merriment. But not everyone is thrilled about being crowded around at a party — or rather, not every animal. Some dogs, for example, might be just as much of a social butterfly as their owner, but other dogs can get overwhelmed and scared by too many strange people being […]

9-Month-Old Child Flown Out to Hospital After Dog Bite In Hollywood

On January 13th, a child was hospitalized from a severe dog bite. The child was transported by first responders in a helicopter to a trauma center. Fortunately, the one-year-old child’s injuries were not fatal, and they received proper medical attention promptly. The tragic events leading to the child’s hospitalization illuminates a common cause of concern […]

Pit Bull Attacks Chesapeake Beach Woman and Dog

Although dogs are usually great companions, they can be potentially dangerous in certain circumstances. Dog attacks can be deadly and leave people with severe injuries, and their attacks can even be fatal. Numerous Americans are injured due to dog attacks every year. Pit Bulls are especially notorious for causing harm, but every dog breed has […]

Bulldog Attacks a Volunteer Dropping Off Kittens at Lutherville Home

Dog attacks and the resulting injuries can be severely traumatizing for victims. Not only do they often result in serious physical injuries and disfigurement, but they can have lasting emotional effects as well. After an attack, many victims often suffer from severe mental anguish and PTSD. Nearly 4.5 million people suffer from dog bites annually, […]