Neglect and Abuse in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facilities
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Nursing home negligence is tragic. When it occurs (far more often than most people think), it is important to place the blame and the responsibility where it belongs: on the care facility and its management, not on families or elders.
You have every right to expect that the nursing home will provide skilled nursing care and careful supervision. You pay thousands of dollars a month to ensure they do. If your loved one was the victim of abuse or neglect, hold them accountable. We can help.
At the law office of Jonathan Scott Smith, we represent seniors and their family members seeking compensation with personal injury or wrongful death cases. From our office in Columbia, we represent clients across the state of Maryland. If your loved one has suffered injury or premature death because of nursing home neglect or nursing home abuse, contact us.
"I appreciated your tenacity and conscientious attitude during this challenging case. In the face of constant opposition from the other side, you stood firm and did not back down. I commend you on your resilience and resolve to win this case. It is quite clear from your legal presentations that you worked extremely long and hard. On a more personal side, I will never forget your gentle expression of compassion and kindness towards my family." -Rosalind D.
Experienced Maryland Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Attorney Smith has more than 25 years of legal experience, both in and out of the courtroom, and he was appointed Chair of the Nursing Home Section of the Maryland Association for Justice. His reputation for diligent, dedicated service on behalf of injured people has earned him the respect of his peers, and an AV rating* (the highest rating possible for legal skill and ethical practice) in the Martindale-Hubbell peer review process. But even more satisfying is the appreciation of clients he fights so hard for in negotiations and in court.
Getting Answers and Justice
When a family member has suffered serious injuries, despite being provided "round the clock care," families are left questioning: "How could this happen?"
All too often the culprit in nursing home neglect or abuse cases is the administration that chose to understaff the facility, or that failed to supervise poorly trained employees. Injuries that could be a clue to possible nursing home negligence include:
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If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home negligence, you have the right to seek compensation. Contact injury attorney Jonathan Scott Smith or call 410-740-0101 to schedule a consultation.
*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process for attorneys. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.
Attorney Jonathan Scott Smith represents clients throughout Maryland, including the cities of Columbia, Ellicott City, Laurel, Westminster, and Baltimore. Lawyer Smith also provides experienced legal representation for clients in Prince George's (Prince George) County, Howard County and Montgomery County, MD.
