If you’ve been injured because of the actions of another person, you may have a right to bring legal action to recover for your losses. In most instances, such a lawsuit will be based on a legal theory of negligence. To successfully argue a negligence claim, you need to prove three things:
- That the defendant (person whose actions caused your injury) failed to act reasonably under the circumstances
- That the accident occurred because of the defendant’s breach (failure to act reasonably) of the duty of care
- That you suffered actual injury in the accident
As a general rule, all persons in society are expected to act as a reasonable person would in the same situation. There’s no specific legal rule or standard—it’s determined on a case-by-case basis, typically by the jury.
Ellicott City, MD Personal Injury Lawyer
Maryland Super Lawyer Jonathan Scott Smith has protected the rights of personal injury victims in Maryland for more than 30 years. He understands the impact a personal injury can have on every aspect of your life and will work hard to get full and fair compensation for all your losses.
Smith has been recognized as a Top-Rated Lawyer by The American Lawyer Magazine and Martindale-Hubbell. Because of his record and reputation, he has been a multiple recipients of the Client’s Choice Award from AVVO, based on an average client review of 5 stars (the highest rating possible). He also has a perfect 10.0 Superb rating as a litigation attorney from AVVO and is also respected by his colleagues in the legal profession, who have given him an AV rating under Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating System.
Top-Rated Maryland Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer
We offer full-service legal counsel to anyone who has suffered a needless injury because of the careless or negligent acts of others. Contact us by e-mail or call us at (410) 441-5054 to schedule an appointment. We represent personal injury victims in Howard County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Prince George's County, and Montgomery County in Maryland.