The experienced personal injury lawyers at Portner & Shure can help you if you've been in an accident with a truck. Call us today.

1. T R U C K
A C C I D E N T S
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P O R T N E R & S H U R E , P . A . , A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W

2. ABOUT US
At Portner & Shure, we take the
representation of our clients
seriously. Through a comprehensive
commitment and a tireless approach,
we have helped garner hundreds of
millions of dollars for our clients
through verdicts and settlements.
We believe that justice is the right of
everyone and have members of our
team who speak Spanish, Mandarin
Chinese, Cantonese Chinese,
Vietnamese, and Korean. We're here
to help you if you've suffered injury as
a result of another's negligence.

3. SEEKING HELP
AFTER A TRUCK
ACCIDENT
An accident with a truck is a
devastating experience that can
result in serious personal
injury.
Medical bills and time missed
from work are just a couple of
the hardships that may arise.
That's why we recommend
pursuing compensation after an
accident so that you and your
family are taken care of in your
time of need.

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5. COMMON CAUSES
OF TRUCK
ACCIDENTS
Driver fatigue
Truck driver DUI and drug use
Inattentive driving
Speeding
Inadequate surveillance
Illegal maneuvers
Distracted driving

6. COMMON INJURIES
FROM TRUCK
ACCIDENTS
Broken bones
Spinal cord injury
Brain injury
Wrongful death
Back injury
Burn injury

7. WHO IS LIABLE?
Truck accidents can be more complex
than car accidents. Because of the
many factors that can cause an
accident, there may be many different
parties who are liable, including:
The truck driver
The trucking company
The company responsible for loading
and securing cargo
Federal truck inspectors and weigh
station employees
Truck parts manufacturers
Truck mechanics

8. COMPENSATION
WE CAN PURSUE
Medical and rehabilitation costs
Lost wages
Diminished earning capacity
Pain and suffering
In-home care
Funeral expenses (wrongful death)

9. At Portner & Shure, your initial consultation
is free, completely confidential and comes
with no obligation. 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.
Don’t let justice wait another day. Delaying
your claim could cost you.

10. Offices conveniently located throughout
Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Virginia to
Richmond. Call us today for a FREE case
evaluation.
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