Horrible Car Accident Leaves Driver in Terrible Condition While Others Sustained Minor Injuries

Injuries ranging from soft tissue injuries such as whiplash to the more serious injuries which involve broken bones, traumatic brain injuries or even fatalities can often result from a car accident. It is not uncommon for a person who leaves the scene of the accident to not experience pain or discomfort until a day or two following the accident.

An example of how different injuries can result from the same car accident is demonstrated by a May 22, 2010, automobile accident that occurred on Route 27 in Frederick County, Maryland. The driver of a Toyota Corolla was traveling on Gillis Falls Road while the driver of a Lexus LS 430 was traveling northbound on Route 27. The preliminary investigation done by the police shows the driver of the Corolla failed to yield to the right of way while trying to cross Route 27. When the two vehicles collided, the Corolla was forced into trees and the driver became trapped inside. Members of the Mount Airy Fire Department had to extricate the driver and he was transported to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore by a Maryland State Police helicopter. The driver of the Lexus and her passenger were taken to Carroll Hospital where they were treated and released with only minor injuries.

This accident is still under investigation by police and they are seeking witnesses who may have seen this collision.

It is imperative that all the rules of the road are followed in order to prevent serious automobile collisions such as this. Traffic control devices are in place to help maintain the flow of traffic in an orderly fashion. Stop signs, yield signs and traffic signals should always be given proper attention. Failure to do so can result in very serious injuries as demonstrated in this scenario.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident contact Portner & Shure for a free legal consultation. Our Maryland accident lawyers are available to provide answers to any questions you may have.

Two Serious Bus Accidents in Harford County, Maryland

Monday, January 18, 2010, a school bus was stopped at a red light on Route 40 in Edgewood, Maryland when a man drove his vehicle under the school bus. The man, 72 year old Theodros Dimitrios Xenakis of Forest Hill, Maryland had to be cut out of his vehicle and was flown to Maryland Shock Trauma in serious condition.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010, a second serious bus accident occurred at 2:00 p.m. when a Ford Expedition collided with a Harford County school bus near Harford Technical High School. The driver of the Ford Expedition also had to be cut out of his vehicle and was taken to Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore City for his injuries.

Thankfully in both accidents no children were injured. In the United States there are more than 450,000 school buses that transport our children to and from school. The safety of children is a daily concern for parents, teachers, daycare providers and anyone taking children into their care. Bus drivers assume the responsibility for children everyday ensuring their safe return to and from school.

If a child is injured in a school bus accident it can change their life as well as the lives of their parents in an instant. Parents should be aware that companies that provide public transportation vehicles can be held liable for the safety of their vehicles. It is important that you consult with an experienced bus accident injury lawyer if you or someone you know is injured in this type of accident. Portner & Shure has handled countless bus accident cases, including one where we sued Peter Pan Bus Company for the driver's negligence. The driver was overworked and in fact fell asleep at the wheel while driving on Interstate 95 in Harford County. The recovery against the bus company was $ 550,000.00.

If your child or someone you love has been injured in a bus accident, you should contact an experienced attorney. The attorneys at Portner & Shure have many years of experience representing bus accident victims in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.