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  • Thank you very much for your services.
  • 5/10/2012

    Just want to reiterate that Portner & Shure has provided excellent service assisting me with exceptional levels in my accident case. You were able to keep all detail transparent and were readily available for any questions. You guys are the best!

    R.A. (Owings Mills, Maryland) Case# 210714
  • 5/4/2012

    Very friendly and informative! Questions were always answered in a timely manner. I would not use anyone else!

    K.C. (Falls Church, Virginia) Case # 210480
  • 4/27/12

    Good morning Ms. Rowland,

    Thank you for your support in this matter. You were very helpful.
    Thanks,

    L.P. (Catonsville, Maryland) Case# 210722
  • 4/13/2012

    I was very happy with their services from the beginning to the end. All my questions were answered in a professional, timely manner. I would definitely refer this firm to a friend.

    M.P. (Rockville, Maryland) Case#210684
  • 4/13/2012

    Dear Sandy,

    Thank you so much  for all your hard work.I am very happy to work with you thanks again.

    F.S.B. (Alexandria, Virginia) Case #210518

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Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers/Virginia Personal Injury Attorneys/Washington, D.C.

Personal injury cases that Portner & Shure handle include automobile accidents, pedestrian accidents, train accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, plane crashes, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, and dog bite cases. Each case presents different issues. As a result, while compensation is dependent on proving liability and damages, it is also dependent on an understanding of the jurisdiction where the injury occurred. Furthermore, an understanding of the client's background, including education, language, employment, and family is a necessary component of every injury case. Below, we address issues our injury attorneys will look at with you during an initial consultation.

Ten Questions that the Maryland Injury Attorney Will Address With You at the Initial Consultation


Ten Initial Maryland Automobile Accident Questions by Jurisdiction 
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
Howard County
Baltimore County
Anne Arundel County
Frederick County

Suffering a personal injury can be a traumatic event, physically and/or psychologically. It is important for individuals who have suffered a personal injury to understand the rights that are provided to them by law. Below, we address common questions asked by individuals who has been injured as a result of another's negligence.

Ten Most Frequent Questions Asked by Clients at the Initial Automobile Accident Consultation


Ten Most Frequent Maryland Auomobile Accident Client Questions by Jurisdiction
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
Howard County
 Baltimore County
Frederick County
Anne Arundel County
 Eastern Shore

Ten Things You Need to Do for Your Automobile Accident Case After You Hire a Maryland or Virginia Personal Injury Attorney
Five Social Media Tips for Maryland and Virginia Injury or DUI/DWI Clients

Common Mistakes Made by Young Maryland and Virginia Drivers

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Top Ten Defenses in Maryland and Virginia Personal Injury Claims

The legal concept of personal injury covers a wide range of civil wrongs or torts, as they are referred to in legal parlance, committed against individuals. Legal action can be taken against those liable for the injuries incurred. These torts generally fall under one of three categories or a combination of the three, namely, intentional, negligent and strict liability.

An individual who was injured as a result of an intentional act is entitled to sue the persons(s) responsible.  Examples of such cases would include, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and defamation, to name a few. The injured party must demonstrate that there was an intention to harm behind the actions of the individual who caused the injury in order to recover.

An individual who was injured as a result of someone's negligence is entitled to sue the person(s) responsible. In other words, the individual who was injured as a result of another person's negligence is entitled to receive compensation. In these cases, a clear violation of an expected form of standard conduct (standard of care) must be demonstrated and that violation must be shown to be the proximate cause of the injury.  Simply put, the individual must have acted reasonably given the circumstances. Examples would include doctors who fail to inform their patients of the risks of taking certain medications, or the absence of a caution sign to indicate that a floor has just been cleaned, and is therefore wet and possibly slippery. An obvious example, is a person driving too close to another vehicle, and causing a rear-end collision.

The strict liability tort does not require the injured party to prove intent or even negligence. The victim must only show that heor she suffered an injury as a direct result of the defendant's actions. These cases range from the consumption of a product that has led to an injury, or in some instances, a bite suffered by a dog that broke away from its chain. Although the defendant did not intentionally carry out the action or demonstrate negligence, the injured individual is still entitled to receive compensation.

Furthermore, it is necessary to understand that, in civil cases, the standard for proving a defendant is responsible is significantly lower than the guilt standard in criminal cases. Therefore, individuals who feel that they have suffered an injury due to circumstances beyond their control, should consult our attorneys, free of charge, in order to determine if they can recover damages. Due to the many legal technicalities that are involved in these matters and the diverse range of civil wrongs that fall under the legal concept of personal injury, our Maryland personal injury lawyers and Virginia personal injury attorneys can be of great assistance in helping you understand your rights.



Portner & Shure represents clients throughout
Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. 
We serve the following areas:
Maryland - Baltimore City, Dundalk, Essex, Towson, Owings Mills, Bel Air, Ellicott City, Columbia, Olney, Randallstown, Catonsville, Arbutus, Linthicum, Ferndale, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Severn, Ft. Meade, Pasadena, Annapolis, Centreville, Easton, Cambridge, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Salisbury, Ocean City, Laurel, Bowie, Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Greenbelt, Frederick, and Rockville
Virginia - Richmond, Fairfax, Leesburg, Alexandria, Manassas, Arlington, Woodbridge, Sterling, Falls Church, Springfield, Reston, McLean, Annadale, Herndon, Chantilly, Centreville, Ashburn, Dale City, Vienna, Lorton, Dumfries, Tyson's Corner, and Lorton

We serve the following counties:
Virginia - Loudoun County, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Fauquier County, Fredericksburg County, Clark County and Warren County
Maryland - Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Baltimore County, Harford County, Baltimore City, Prince George's County, Frederick County, and Montgomery County



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Our Offices

  • Main Office
  • 7226 Lee DeForest Drive
    Suite 101
    Columbia, MD 21044
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  • Maryland Satellite Offices
  • The offices listed below are used for meetings by appointment only. If no appointment is made staff and counsel will not be present at these locations.
  • Eastern Shore, MD Office
  • 11000 Coastal Highway
    Ocean City, MD 21842
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  • Owings Mills MD Office
  • 10451 Mill Run Circle
    Suite 400
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
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  • Glen Burnie, MD Office
  • 7310 Ritchie Highway
    Empire Towers Building
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
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  • Rockville MD Office
  • 2275 Research Boulevard
    Suite 500
    Rockville, MD 20850
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  • Greenbelt MD Office
  • 6301 Ivy Lane
    Suite 700
    Greenbelt, MD 20770
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  • Frederick MD Office
  • 5235 Westview Drive
    Suite 100
    Frederick, MD 21703
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  • Virginia Satellite Offices
  • The offices listed below are used for meetings by appointment only. If no appointment is made staff and counsel will not be present at these locations.
  • Alexandria, VA Office
  • King Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314
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  • Richmond VA Office
  • 3900 Westerre Parkway
    Suite 300
    Richmond, VA 23233
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  • Vienna VA Office
  • HQ Tycon Towers
    8000 Towers Crescent Drive
    Vienna, VA 22182
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  • Reston, VA Office
  • Reston Town Center
    Reston, VA 20190
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  • Arlington, VA Office
  • Rosslyn
    Arlington, VA 22209
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