Last summer, a Montgomery County judge awarded $545,000 in a Maryland dog bite case to a young girl who had been seriously injured by a pitbull. Bobby Zirkin, an attorney who specializes in handling cases for victims injured by dangerous dogs, served as co-counsel to the family’s attorney, Timothy F. Maloney of Joseph, Greenwald, and […]
On April 28, 2007 10-year old Dominic Solesky suffered life-threatening injuries from an attack by a neighbor’s pit bull. He spent 17 days in the hospital. The dog’s owner was charged with reckless endangerment and avoided jail by accepting a plea deal. One year later, Dominic’s family filed a civil lawsuit against the dog owner […]
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a dog bite, you are probably wondering who will pay for the damage, and whether you can hold the dog’s owner responsible for the damages you have suffered. The question of dog bite liability can be difficult to answer. While Maryland does grant you […]
Hearing that their child was bitten by a dog is one of a parent’s worst nightmares. Dog bite injuries are both physically and emotionally taxing for the victims and their families. An injury of this nature can be devastating to a child, but it can be just as traumatic to their families as well. At […]
Being bitten by a dog can be an extremely traumatic event. That is especially true when a dog bites your child or when someone is attacked by a particularly vicious dog. Dog bites can cause serious physical and emotional trauma that can persist for years after the event. Navigating these laws is much easier when […]
Dog bite cases are very complex, especially when landlords are involved. Holding landlords responsible is not easy, but a negligent landlord who ignores dangers on their property may be financially responsible for failing to protect you. Read on for more information about dog bite landlord liability under dog bite law in Maryland. Dog Bite […]
If you have been bitten by an off-leash dog, you are probably wondering whether the circumstances of the attack will threaten your case in any way. In fact, quite the opposite is true. For the most part, Maryland dog bite law strictly prosecutes owners who allow their dogs to run off-leash and threaten the public […]
Many families who send their children to group homes in Maryland trust that they will be nurtured and protected by their caretakers. In many cases, they are. But in some sad situations, children experience neglect and even abuse at the hands of group home workers. Who is responsible for regulating these facilities? Who ensures that […]
If you placed your child in the care and guidance of a group home and later discovered that they were being mistreated, then you are probably angry and unsure where to turn for help. Child abuse in group homes has been in the news during the past few years. Thankfully, there are many resources and […]
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury in Maryland and across the United States. New technologies, such as excessive cell phone use and texting while driving, have made this situation even worse. If you or a loved one has been involved in a Maryland car accident, it is crucial that […]
