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Friday, August 8, 2014

College Park, Maryland Auto Accident Attorney|Minor Accident Injuries

Many of our clients later admit that they were reluctant to contact an attorney since they believed that their injuries were minor. This is a mistake that many people make when they have been injured in an accident. Clients are sometimes unsure if they should contact an attorney after an accident.

If you have been in an auto accident and you suspect, even if only slightly suspect, that you have been injured, it is essential to seek medical attention. Many injuries from auto accidents take time to manifest, and only a doctor can determine the extent of your injuries. Doctors can help assess X-Rays and MRIs to see injuries that may not be evident to you because the injuries cannot be seen. Many injuries from auto accidents require medical attention and treatment. If your medical doctor finds that your accident has caused an injury that needs to be treated, you should not hesitate to contact an attorney.

If you are still feeling hesitant or unsure, the most experienced attorneys will be able to guide you risk-free. Clients who do not know if their injuries are sufficient to pursue a case should call an experienced attorney for a consultation. Reputable attorneys will offer a consultation for free to help clients determine if their case is worth pursuing.

The knowledgeable attorneys at Portner & Shure are able to help clients with a free consultation, especially those clients who do not speak English or speak English as their second language. The attorneys at Portner & Shure are able to assist clients who speak Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese. We have experienced multilingual paralegals on our staff that speak these lanuages natively. This means that you will be able to freely express the extent of your auto accident injuries, concerns, and questions to a paralegal who speaks your language and works closely with the attorneys. We take pride in being able to make our clients feel comfortable and allow them to fully understand their legal claim.

Our attorneys are amongst the best in the area. In fact, we have been recognized by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The National Top 100 Trial Attorneys, and have been featured in TIME magazine's 2013 Excellence in Law. Feel confident in contacting a top-ranked firm risk-free. Our knowledgeable lawyers take pride in helping clients understand their case, and help them determine their case potential.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Maryland Personal Injury Attorney | Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Maryland

So you've been involved in an auto collision and sustained injuries but you don't have the time to schedule a doctor's appointment and handle the situation. Or maybe you have the time but you're overwhelmed because there seems to be a mountain of paperwork to read and your medical bills are getting uncomfortably high. Perhaps you've been meaning to consult an attorney but between your career and real life, you can't seem to make time. These are common situations for our clients who have been involved in auto collisions. However, it is important to understand that by delaying, you could be legally unable to file a claim and receive damages, even if you were the victim.

"Statutes of limitations" are laws that set time limits on how long you have to file a civil or criminal lawsuit. These time limits depend on the legal claim or crime involved in the case, and vary from state to state. For example, in some states you may have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit after you were hurt in car accident, but in other states you may have two years. As a general rule, the time period begins to run on the date your claim arises or "accrues," like the day of the car accident.

The statute of limitations that applies to most tort cases in Maryland is MD Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101, which provides that "a civil action at law shall be filed within three years from the date it "accrues" unless another provision of the Code provides a different period of time within which an action shall be commenced." Deciding when a cause of action accrues is often a matter of complex legal interpretation. It is a good idea to consult a lawyer to help you figure out when your cause of action accrued. Remember, once the statute of limitations has expired or "run," you can no longer file a lawsuit.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Maryland Car Personal Injury Attorney, Jonathan Portner, Now Offers Free Case Recovery Evaluation

Jonathan Portner, a partner at Portner & Shure, and a member of the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Million Dollar Advocates Forum is now sharing his experience and giving back to the Maryland community by providing free case evaluations in car accident cases. Read more...

Friday, January 24, 2014

Maryland Accident Lawyer | What is my case worth????

Most clients want to know, "what is my case worth?" http://www.portnerandshure.com/Auto-Accidents There are many factors affecting the value of your case. The settlement value is simply a prediction of what a judge or jury would decide your case is worth. There is no specific formula to assess case value because every Plaintiff is different. The overall health of one Plaintiff over another can affect the value of a case. Pre-existing injuries and illnesses in one Plaintiff may reduce the value of their case over a Plaintiff with perfect health even in identical accidents.

When negotiating cases, there are several factors to consider that may add or detract value. These factors are the type of injury sustained in the accident; the economic damages suffered (medical expenses, lost wages); the amount of available insurance coverage (liability limits); how strong is the liability in your case and how clear is the causal connection between the accident and your injuries. Having witnesses is not enough, you must consider the credibility of the witnesses. And finally, jury perception. Believe it or not, while "justice is blind," the expected jury perceptions of the Plaintiff have to be considered when attempting to value a claim. Different juries can award different verdicts for the same accident. Plaintiffs do well in more liberal venues such as Baltimore City and Prince George's County. But Plaintiff in conservative venues such as Anne Arundel County and Howard County may not do as well.

Attorneys have to consider all of these factors and determine a "fair and reasonable" value for a case. Don't be discouraged, statistical data shows that Maryland Plaintiffs are successful about 85% of the time in automobile accident cases. The average jury award is between $10,000.00 and $12,000.00 based on the above factors. When compared to other types of personal injury cases, such as medical malpractice, Maryland is getting pretty good results even if a lawyer cannot give you a number when you ask "How much is my case worth?"

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Maryland Legal Blog Listing

Legal Blogs are used by the attorneys at Portner & Shure to update clients and prospective clients on the changes in the law, as well as to give insight into what transpires in the courthouses throughout the State of Maryland. Other firms seem to use blogs simply as a means to get their name on the internet, and provide no useful content. One such firm has several blogs that focus on the same subject but have slight variations in their titles. Their blogs kind of remind me of chicken. There are hundreds of different ways to prepare it but it is still chicken.

Our firm's blogs focus on specific practice areas and languages. Below is a list of our blogs:

Maryland Car Accident Blog

Maryland Criminal Lawyer

Maryland Work Injury Lawyer

Spanish Speaking Lawyer in Maryland

Chinese Accident Lawyer in Maryland

Korean Accident Lawyer in Maryland

Here are some others:

Maryland Accident Attorney Blog (Silverman | Thompson | Slutkin | White)

Maryland Accident Lawyers Blog (Saiontz & Kirk)

Maryland Car Accident Attorney Blog (Lebowitz & Mzhen)

Maryland Lawyer Blog (Miller and Zois)