Do you know what happens after you are bitten by a dog? It’s not only painful, it could be a frustrating situation. First, you’ll need emergency medical attention for your injuries, which may involve an ambulance ride, antibiotics, stitches and eventually plastic surgery. In the meantime, local authorities must work quickly to determine the health […]
While people of all ages are vulnerable to dog attacks, older people tend to suffer some of the most serious and life-threatening wounds. About 18% of all dog attacks are happening to people between the ages of 50 and 69. Another 17% of dog attacks are happening to people who are over the age of […]
Imagine Fending Off A Dog Attack You would do anything you could to block the bites. Hopefully, you would be able to fight off the dog successfully, but in the meantime, you’d likely suffer deep bite wounds trying to protect your face, neck and vital organs. It’s no wonder the most common places on a […]
Dog Bites and the Law Around “One-Bite State” is a Hot Topic We realize this legal issue goes by many names across the nation, including “the one-bite rule” and “first bite free,” A one bite state holds that the owner is responsible if the dog has bit before. Of course, there’s been a lot of […]
The dog days of summer are the worst time for dog bites in Maryland. At Zirkin & Schmerling, we’ve noticed September is one of the worst months for dog bites in our state. It’s not just a summer statistic, either. In 2018, 3,280 dog bite injury claims were settled by just one insurance company alone. […]
In the aftermath of a dog bite attack, we suggest a few actions you should take immediately to protect your safety and legal interests: get medical treatment document the incident and your injuries contact the dog’s owner for background on the dog and get their insurance information (do not speak with their insurance representative) After […]
Around 5:30 pm on May 19, 2019, police are called to the 3600 block of Endsley Place, an unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The problem? An American Bulldog has attacked a food delivery driver, biting off part of his ear. Local news agency WUSA9 reports the dog also bites the driver’s neck and face […]
You and your kids are taking a leisurely walk in the neighborhood after dinner, when suddenly a dog approaches looking clearly distressed. You try to outrun the dog, but your son is bitten before you can get him to safety. What are your next steps? While this is a hypothetical scenario, it happens in Baltimore […]
An estimated 90 million dogs live in U.S. homes as part of the family and any one of them is capable of biting as protection. Mail carriers and other delivery workers are especially at risk. Zirkin & Schmerling lawyers are experts at winning favorable settlements for dog bite victims. Call 410-753-4611 today.
Have you or a loved one suffered an attack by a vicious dog? If so, it is important to know exactly what your legal rights and options are. But the relevant law can be challenging to understand. This extensive Maryland dog bite law FAQ will give you an overview of your most pressing questions and […]
