Zirkin & Schmerling Injury Lawyers Secure $340,000 Settlement in Auto Accident Case

BALTIMORE, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zirkin & Schmerling Injury Lawyers has secured a $340,000 settlement for a client injured in a car crash. Several other Maryland law firms had declined to take the case.

A Difficult Case From the Start

The case had serious obstacles from the start. At the time of the collision, the client was driving at nearly three times the posted speed limit. Maryland follows a contributory negligence rule, which can block an injured person from recovering anything if they are found even slightly at fault. The client's speed created a major dispute over liability and made the case hard to pursue.

"A lot of firms looked at the facts of this case and walked away. We looked closer," said Bobby Zirkin, partner at Zirkin & Schmerling. "Difficult facts don't mean a person isn't entitled to fair compensation. Our job is to dig into the evidence, test the other side's assumptions, and fight for the result our client deserves. That's exactly what our team did here."

Challenging the Defense's Expert

The defense hired an accident reconstruction expert to support its position on fault. Zirkin & Schmerling's attorneys studied the expert's report closely, found weaknesses in the analysis, and challenged the opinions and testimony the expert was expected to give.

From $10,000 to $340,000

Before a lawsuit was filed, the highest settlement offer was just $10,000. The firm turned it down and took the case into litigation. The result was a $340,000 settlement, 34 times the highest offer made before the suit.

"Insurance companies count on injured people taking a low number when a case looks hard," Zirkin added. "This outcome shows why it pays to have a firm that's willing to do the work."

About Zirkin & Schmerling Injury Lawyers

Founded with a mission to serve people harmed through no fault of their own, Zirkin & Schmerling Injury Lawyers has become a trusted name in Maryland. The firm's lawyers are recognized for their courtroom strength, negotiation skills, and dedication to results. With its "Zero Fee Guarantee," the firm ensures that injured clients incur no financial burden unless compensation is secured.

Zirkin & Schmerling Injury Lawyers has also been widely recognized in local and state rankings for legal excellence, and the firm's attorneys are frequent contributors to legal education, advocacy efforts, and community outreach.

To learn more about Zirkin & Schmerling's services, visit www.zirkinandschmerlinglaw.com.

Media Contact:
Paula Jontiff
Zirkin & Schmerling Injury Lawyers
1852 Reisterstown Rd, Suite 203
Pikesville, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 356-4455
Email: [email protected]

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