Route 40 is one of the busiest roads in Ellicott City and Howard County, Maryland. Route 40 runs east and west, and has numerous car accidents. It is no surprise that many car accidents and collisions occur on Route 40 in Ellicott City.
On February 21, 2012, a car was traveling eastbound on U.S. 40 in Howard County when the vehicle made a left turn toward Pebble Beach Drive in Ellicott City and struck a school bus traveling westbound on U.S. 40, according to news reports. One driver and a passenger were taken to Shock Trauma for treatment. Howard County Police indicated that the bus had a green traffic light and the right of way in the intersection. Howard County car crashes often result in serious injuries and, unfortunately, sometimes even fatalities.
If you or a loved one has sustained injuries in a Howard County car crash, you need an experienced car injury lawyer to fight for you. A personal injury or accident attorney can fight for you to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Personal injury lawyer Jonathan Scott Smith has more than 30 years of experience negotiating with insurance companies after car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents. When the insurance company won’t budge on its lowball offer, Mr. Smith fights hard for his injured clients in court. He has extensive trial experience and knows what it takes to get successful results. He has achieved some of the highest personal injury verdicts and settlements in his area.
Mr. Smith’s extensive trial experience — and track record of successful Past Results — has earned him the recognition of his peers, with an AV® Preeminent™* Peer Review Rating in the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating process, and a 10.0 Superb AVVO rating. These are the highest ratings possible for legal skill, ethical practice, lawyer’s years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition.