David Schmid is an expert Civil Trial Attorney as certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. He is also a member of the firm’s Accident & Personal Injury practice.
Mr. Schmid focuses his practice on cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries, and specializes on severe burn injuries, construction injuries, automobile negligence, and premises liability.
Mr. Schmid takes on cases with the goal of bringing meaningful change to the people involved and changing behavior at a societal level. Often, these are cases that require substantial time and resources.
Mr. Schmid serves his clients through his involvement in professional organizations operated for the benefit of burn survivors and other seriously injured victims. He is a member of the American Burn Association and National Fire Protection Association and frequently contributes articles and blogs focusing on the care, recovery and rights of burn injury survivors. Mr. Schmid is a volunteer camp counselor at the Camp Susquehanna burn camp for adolescent burn survivors. He is also a member of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors’ “Team Phoenix” through which he raises funds for burn survivors. In addition, Mr. Schmid has lectured nationally on the topic of catastrophic burn injury litigation. He also obtained an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour outreach training certificate for the construction industry with an additional certificate for completing more focused training on OSHA Fire Detection and Protection standards for General Industry.
Mr. Schmid serves as a leader of associations dedicated to preserving legal rights of individuals and access to the courts. He is on the Board of Governors of the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) and serves as a co-chair of the Public Relations Committee and Law Student Relations Committees. He has co-authored numerous amicus briefs on behalf of NJAJ.
In addition, Mr. Schmid is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Mercer County Bar Association. Mr. Schmid is also certified by the Administrative Office of the Courts as a mediator in the State of New Jersey.
More Legal and Business Bylines From David M. Schmid
- Know the Dangers Associated with Scissor Lifts on Construction Sites - (Posted On Thursday, July 13, 2023)
- Mulch Fires: What You Should Know Before Starting Your Spring Gardening - (Posted On Monday, March 28, 2022)
- Backyard Fire Pits: Burn Risks & Prevention Tips - (Posted On Wednesday, January 16, 2019)
- Congress to Consider Bill to Prevent Flame Jetting Injuries - (Posted On Thursday, November 30, 2017)
- Chemical Burns & Caustic Cleaning Agents: Beware What You Are Served in Restaurants - (Posted On Tuesday, September 19, 2017)
- The Car’s on Fire: Tips for Reacting and Responding to a Vehicle Fire - (Posted On Monday, April 10, 2017)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Burn Survivors - (Posted On Thursday, October 06, 2016)
- Healing Skin After a Burn Injury - (Posted On Wednesday, August 17, 2016)
- Allergic Reaction to Medications Can Cause Tissue Damage Similar to Burns - (Posted On Friday, July 15, 2016)
- Reintegrating Into Your Life After a Severe Burn: It’s A Team Effort - (Posted On Thursday, June 02, 2016)