Imagine walking down your front steps and being attacked by a vicious dog that has been permitted to run at large. Suddenly you are one of the thousands of people who must take a trip to the hospital emergency room in the United States for dog bite injuries. A dog bite by breed such as […]
Man’s best friend doesn’t always act so friendly. Sometimes a beloved family pet does something unexpected and attacks a neighbor, grandparent, colleague, pizza delivery driver, or even a child who’s played with the dog countless times. But with a dog bite, the chances are that the owner of the dog that has attacked you or […]
A few weeks ago I wrote a piece discussing whether or not someone who contracts COVID-19 while at work has contracted an “occupational disease” for which he or she could receive workers’ compensation benefits. As I mentioned in that article, COVID-19 presents novel legal questions. In this article, I will consider whether or not COVID-19 […]
Every year, there are more than 9,500 hospitalizations and 1,000 intensive care unit visits due to dog bites. Because these injuries can be severe, hospitalizations tend to be longer and up to 2.5 times more expensive than the average visit. The average cost of hospital treatment for a dog bite case is approximately $18,000! That […]
When the police stop someone for a traffic ticket, it sometimes sets off a series of tragic events that put everyone in danger – the person being stopped, the police officer, and the public. A simple traffic citation becomes a deadly disaster. It starts out as a routine situation. An officer pulls someone over, which […]
Certain breeds of dogs can cause severe damage when they attack. A detailed research study of a 14-year period between 2005 and 2018 reveals 76% of death-causing dog bites come from pitbull attacks and rottweilers. These two breeds, originally bred for dog fighting, have jaws that tend to lock down on a person and do […]
Pet Sitter Liability If A Dog Bite’s Someone or The Dog Sitter is Attacked? Imagine taking a stroll around your Baltimore neighborhood. A dog that’s also on a walk breaks away from the dog walker’s grip, then attacks you and causes you harm. Is the dog walker liable for damages due to your injuries or […]
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 […]
