Portner & Shure, P.A. is a personal injury law firm that can help clients who have been injured in car accidents. Over 5.5 million car crashes occur each year in the U.S., injuring over 2.2 million people and killing over 30,000. Common causes of accidents include distracted driving, reckless driving, impaired driving, speeding, and defective vehicles or roadways. The firm handles cases involving injuries from accidents like rear-end collisions, drunk driving crashes, and pedestrian accidents. If injured by another driver's negligence, the firm can pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other costs.

1. A N D H O W W E C A N H E L P
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Car Accidents

2. About Us
At Portner & Shure, P.A., our
experienced personal injury
attorneys are here if you've
suffered a serious injury as a
result of a car accident caused by
another person. We can help you
during this time so that you can
have the peace of mind you
deserve during your recovery.
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3. Car Accident Stats
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), more than 5.5 million car
crashes are reported to police each year in the U.S.,
injuring more than 2.2 million motorists and
killing over 30,000.
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*data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

4. Common Causes of Car
Accidents
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Distracted driving
Reckless driving
Impaired driving
Inexperienced driving
Speeding
Defective vehicles
Roadway defects

5. Types of Car Accidents
At Portner & Shure, we have
experience with many types of car
accidents, including:
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Drunk driving accidents
Distracted driving accidents
Rear-end collisions
Highway accidents
Aggressive driving accidents
Vehicle-pedestrian accidents
Fatal car accidents

6. Common Injuries from Car Accidents
Spinal cord injury
Traumatic brain injury
Back/neck injury
Burn injury
Scarring/disfigurement
Internal injuries
Broken bones
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7. What to Do After
an Accident
Get medical help
Exchange information
Write down what happened
Take comprehensive photos
Request all official reports and
documents
Contact an experienced personal injury
lawyer
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Following these simple steps
after an accident can help
your case tremendously.

8. Compensation We Can Pursue
If your injuries were caused by
the negligence of another driver,
we can fight for compensation
such as:
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Medical expenses
Rehabilitation expenses
Lost wages
Cost of disability
Property loss or repair
Pain and suffering
Funeral expenses in cases of wrongful
death

9. Contact Us Today
If you’d like to learn more about how Portner & Shure
can help you during this difficult time, please call us at
410-995-1515 or 301-854-9000 for assistance in
Maryland, 703-734-8790 for service in Virginia, 804-
916-1577 in Richmond, and 202-554-1449 in Washington
D.C. for your free consultation.