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Understanding Shock After a Serious Car Accident

Shock after a car accident is unfortunately more common than someone might suspect. This life-threatening condition often requires immediate medical treatment to overcome.  Hiring an accident attorney in Baltimore to represent you in an injury case can help you receive compensation for your shock. The shock attorney will help ensure you receive the right treatment […]

Workplace Injury: Caused by an Accident or Negligence?

At Zirkin & Schmerling Law, we understand that sustaining a workplace injury can be both physically debilitating and emotionally overwhelming.  Whether an accident or employer negligence caused your injury, navigating the laws related to workplace injury compensation can be challenging.  This article will help decide if a workplace accident was caused by negligence. We will […]

Compensation for Common Leg Injuries from Car Accidents

At Zirkin & Schmerling Law, we understand the profound impact that leg injuries from car accidents can have on your life. Car accidents often result in significant trauma, and leg injuries are among the most common and devastating. This article will help you understand the most common leg injuries, what to do if you’re in […]

Can You Seek Compensation for Car Accident Scars?

After a car accident, victims may have many serious injuries that leave lasting damage. From smaller impacts like being scared to drive after auto accident events to life-changing medical injuries, victims are eligible to seek compensation for their mental and physical damages.  One type of injury that can occur after a car accident is scarring […]

Coping With Car Accident Face Injuries

At Zirkin & Schmerling Law, we understand that while common car accident injuries like whiplash, back pain, and orthopedic issues often dominate discussions, facial injuries in car accidents are unfortunately common, and can be devastating.  Facial injuries in accidents may cause longer-term damage and challenges.  A facial injury suffered in a car accident can be […]

A Brief History of Workers’ Compensation Laws

Today’s workers are protected by a collection of workers’ compensation laws. Every day, workers in America are hurt and even killed on the job. Risky industries like construction, manufacturing, and transportation are not the only jobs where people are injured. Employees are also hurt in retail jobs, offices, and healthcare facilities. In 2022, the Bureau […]

What Are My Rights if I Get Bit By a Dog?

Two-thirds of all US households include pets, with 65.1 million homes owning dogs. Half of pet owners consider their pets a part of the family. But what happens when these furry family members cause a serious injury— when a dog’s playfulness turns into ferocity? What happens when a good dog turns into a bad dog, […]

Characteristics of a Safe Work Environment

All employees have the right to a safe workplace. Whether a company has six employees or 600, employers must exercise reasonable caution regarding potential workplace hazards. Creating a safe work environment requires proactively identifying and reducing risk factors, maintaining equipment, and training staff to stay safe. Unfortunately, some employers fail to create a safe working […]

A Look at Emotional Distress Car Accident Compensation

Can I Sue For Emotional Distress After a Car Accident? You may already know that you can receive compensation for physical injuries sustained in a car accident.  But did you know that an accident attorney may also secure compensation for your emotional distress after a car accident?  Does Maryland Law Allow Suing for Emotional Distress […]

Average Settlement For Herniated Disc Car Accident

Unfortunately, car accidents lead to numerous painful and serious injuries every day, and herniated disc cases can occur during an auto accident. Herniated or bulging discs are exceedingly common after vehicular collisions— even if the accident occurred at a low speed, like in a parking lot. Herniated disc injuries occur when the force of impact […]