Maryland Wrongful Death
Columbia Wrongful Death Lawyer
“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.
82-year-old man admitted to Baltimore nursing home for short-term rehabilitation. After discharge, family discovered client’s foot had gangrene, which resulted in amputation and caused his death. Confidential settlement reached in fifth day of trial.
A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit for damages when a loved one’s death is caused by someone else’s carelessness, negligence, or mistreatment. A wrongful death claim may be brought by a husband, wife, parent, adult child, minor child, brother, or sister of the victim.
Legal claims for a family member’s death include compensation for the following:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Earnings
- Funeral Expenses
- The victim’s pain and suffering, injuries, and disfigurement
- The family’s loss of the relationship, including mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, and loss of comfort, companionship, and advice.
Highly Respected Wrongful Death Attorney
Jonathan Scott Smith is a top-rated trial lawyer, with over 30 years of courtroom experience. As you can see by his background, Jonathan Scott Smith is an experienced, respected, and credentialed trial attorney. He has successfully handled injury cases for the past two decades. He fights hard for his clients. That’s why many satisfied clients think so highly of him.
If someone else’s negligence, carelessness, malpractice, abuse, or neglect has caused the death of a family member, you need an experienced wrongful death lawyer and trial attorney. Jonathan Scott Smith will help guide you through this tragic loss, and help you obtain justice and closure. Call 410-740-0101 now, or fill out our intake form, to schedule a consultation.
Thorough Preparation
The care we give to each case gets noticed. It’s what sets our firm apart. And it’s what has earned attorney Smith an AV® Preeminent™ rating* (the highest rating for ethics and legal ability) in the Martindale-Hubbell peer review process from judges and fellow lawyers.
Experienced Howard County Lawyer
Mr. Smith has more than 30 years of courtroom experience in both criminal defense and personal injury cases. He is never hesitant to take a case to court if needed to get a good result. He thoroughly investigates each case he handles and is diligent in preparing for court.
Laurel & Ellicott City MD Fatal Accident Attorney
Attorney Jonathan Scott Smith represents clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and negligence, criminal defense and drunk driving / DUI defense throughout Maryland, including the cities of Columbia, Clarksville, Sykesville, Fulton, Elkridge, Frederick, Mt. Airy, Ellicott City, Laurel, Westminster, and Baltimore. Lawyer Smith also provides experienced legal representation for clients in Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Prince Georges (Prince George) County, Howard County and Montgomery County, MD.
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