Yes. You may still have a substantial claim even if your medical bills are being handled through health insurance, car insurance, or another form of coverage. In Maryland, the element of pain and suffering is almost always the largest component of personal injury damages, and insurance doesn’t address it. You deserve compensation for the suffering […]
Personal injuries arise in many ways. Although they’re often associated with car crashes and slip-and-fall accidents, they can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone. In its most basic form, a personal injury occurs when someone else’s negligence is to blame for a person’s bodily or property damage. This can be physical harm, mental abuse, emotional suffering, […]
Act quickly after being injured in an accident. If it’s a car accident, it’s your obligation to call 911 to report injuries, significant property damage, and any suspicion of a crime like drunk driving. Assess yourself for injuries and accept medical help at the scene of the accident. Next, seize the opportunity to gather photo […]
Medical bills are often paid by insurance companies that cover certain types of personal injuries. This may include car insurance, trucking insurance, homeowner’s insurance, business-related insurance, health insurance, and other types of coverage. However, it’s often difficult to get these companies to pay up when the time comes. They may resist paying you the full […]
The owner may or may not face criminal charges depending on the circumstances of the case. It’s up to the authorities. However, Maryland has increasingly implemented stiffer laws to hold irresponsible dog owners accountable for their animals’ behavior. Aggressive and dangerous dogs can bring fines and criminal charges for negligent owners. Also, a dog owner […]
If a dog attacks you, don’t wait too long to take action. The statute of limitations in Maryland gives you three years, starting the day the dog bite occurs. If you fail to bring a lawsuit within that timeframe, you lose your opportunity forever. There is just one exception for minor victims, who have three […]
A dog bite occurs when a dog grabs a person or animal with its teeth, whether the bite is severe or not. No skin puncture is required for a dog bite case because dogs can do considerable damage through twisting and crushing, even when the skin doesn’t bleed. In Maryland, almost all dog behavior that […]
Lacerations and broken bones are two of the most common dog bite injuries. Injuries like these may arise from the dog bite itself or from being shaken or knocked down. There are also many other types of dog bite injuries. Contact a dog bite attorney if you have any of the following common injuries from […]
Although it’s difficult to know the exact value of your dog bite case without an initial consultation, your case value is generally built from the damages you can prove. This may include the value of your medical bills, mental health therapy, missed wages, and pain and suffering. For example, a Zirkin & Schmerling client’s ear […]
If you’re a dog lover, it’s natural to worry about what will happen to the dog when you file a claim. However, keep in mind that your civil claim against a dog owner is separate from the criminal complaint and/or animal control case. You’re the injured victim and this situation is not your fault. The […]