BEL AIR, MARYLAND PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
Attorneys with a Flair for Incredible Case Results
For more than 30 years, our attorneys at Portner & Shure, P.A. in Bel Air, Maryland have been successfully obtaining compensation for our clients. Many people come to our door after being in a bad car accident. Others need help after a doctor’s egregious mistakes. No matter why they have been injured, we are there to support them and to help them navigate Maryland’s complex tort laws and processes to the utmost of our abilities. Together with our team, you can pursue fair compensation and a better tomorrow!
Portner & Shure, P.A.’s practice areas include but are not limited to:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Workers’ compensation
- Premises liability
- Pedestrian accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
- Defective products
- Bus accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Wrongful death
Call right now to speak with our personal injury attorneys about a potential case.
Elements of a Personal Injury Claim
The elements of a personal claim are duty, breach, causation, and damages. In summary, the defendant must have owed a duty of care to the plaintiff that was breached, which caused an injury and economic or noneconomic damages.
Maryland State law requires a personal injury victim to prove all the elements of a personal injury claim by a preponderance of the evidence. If your argument cannot be proven with at least a 51% certainty, then it can be dismantled by the defense or the court. Work with our Bel Air personal injury lawyers to make certain that your evidence is strong enough to meet this evidential threshold.
What Sort of Damages Can You Receive?
You can be paid several types of damages through a successful personal injury claim. The body of your damages will probably be used to pay for your medical bills and wages you missed because you were too injured to work. But you can also get money for your emotional trauma, mental scarring, and other hardships you have endured due to your injuries.
When the defendant broke the law or acted with egregious negligence, the court might also assign punitive damages in your case. Punitive damages are meant to punish the defendant further by requiring them to pay even more to the plaintiff without those added costs being tied directly to a traditional economic or noneconomic damage.
Assumption of Risk & Contributory Negligence
The insurance company defending against your injury claim will probably try to hurt your case by asserting the defenses of contributory negligence and assumption of risk. Contributory negligence argues that you should not be allowed to receive any compensation if you were at all responsible for your own injuries. Assumption of risk tries to stop a plaintiff from being paid if it can be shown that they should have known that their own actions would likely lead to an injury.
We Handle Workers’ Compensation Claims, Too
Workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits and compensation to people who suffer injuries while working. Previously, employees who suffered injuries while working had to sue their employers, which was practically impossible in many cases. To fix this issue, the State of Maryland created a form of compensation under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Code.
The primary advantage of a workers’ compensation claim versus a personal injury claim is that an injured worker does not have to prove fault in a workers’ comp claim. Instead, to have a compensable workers’ compensation claim, the injury must have been “accidental” and must have arisen out of and occurred within the scope of employment. Several benefits are available for injured workers, including medical bills and partial wage replacement.
Award-Winning & Trusted Attorneys
Over the last 25+ years, our Bel Air personal injury attorneys at Portner & Shure, P.A. have been obtaining excellent results for our clients. We are proud to have received many five-star reviews from our clients, as well as multiple awards from our peers and colleagues in the legal community. Remember: We also do not accept any attorney fees unless we win your case by securing a favorable outcome for you!
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OUR ATTORNEYS, YOUR ADVOCATES
Serving Maryland, Virginia & Washington, D.C-
Jonathan N. Portner
Managing Partner
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Simran Rahi
Litigation Partner
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Richard D. Shure
Of Counsel
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Valerie F. Portner
Of Counsel
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Pablo Pérez Salido
Associate Attorney
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Elizabeth Bermudez
Personal Injury Claims Manager
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Norma Guevara
Director of Human Resources and Business Development
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Sarah Sadler
Firm Operations Manager
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Nandin Dave
Associate Attorney
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Reginald Jordan
Associate Attorney
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Kevin A. Ruby
In Memoriam 1972-2018
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Beth Arbogast
Director of Information Technology
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Arzoo Jiwani
Criminal Defense Division Manager – Virginia Offices
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Claudia Hernandez
Criminal Defense Division Manager - Maryland Offices
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Jennifer Flores
Paralegal
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Teresa Rivera
Paralegal
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Hyun Young Chung (Grace)
Paralegal
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Michelle Ramirez
Paralegal
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Christine Airey
Paralegal
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Judith Flores
Paralegal
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Belen Rodriguez
Paralegal
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Natalie Solaja
Paralegal
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Kelly Torres-Gonzalez
Paralegal
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Brandy Moreira Soriano
Paralegal
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Christine Phong
Paralegal
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Audrey Lin
Paralegal
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Cam Van Tran
Paralegal
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Gisela Yung
Paralegal
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Rosanna Yap
Accounting Department, Chinese Department Assistant
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Rebecca Velazquez Pena
Immigration Intake Specialist
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Ana Cordic
Associate Attorney
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Geraldine Linares
Associate Attorney
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Torrey Johnson-Hochanadel
Associate Attorney
WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
SERVING Clients throughout MARYLAND, VIRGINIA & WASHINGTON D.C.-
“The process was very quick”
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“From day one the phone call to this law firm was very attentive”
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“Highly recommend”
- H.K.
WHY HIRE US?
EXPECT MORE WITH PORTNER & SHURE-
We offer legal representation in English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Vietnamese, & Chinese languages.
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We have aggressive litigation tactics, skill, and passion.
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We have offices in Maryland, Virginia & Washington, D.C.
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Over 30 Years of Experience Serving Clients
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We have received countless 5-star Google & Facebook reviews.
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We have recovered over $400 million on behalf of our clients.
When you hire Portner & Shure, you can expect more from your representation. In addition to getting an attorney, you will get a committed advocates you has your best interests at heart.