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Top Rated Medical Malpractice Lawyer Howard County Maryland

SURGICAL SPONGE LEFT IN PATIENT | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT LEFT IN PATIENT | SURGICAL OBJECT LEFT IN PATIENT | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IN SURGERY

Each year, approximately 1,500 people in the United States have surgical sponges or other surgical objects unintentionally left inside them after surgery, according to published reports. This happens even though surgeons, operating room nurses, and other medical personnel are trained to avoid this avoidable and unacceptable medical mistake.

Top Rated Medical Malpractice Lawyer Columbia Maryland

Attorney Jonathan Scott Smith has been helping people for more than 40 years. He has handled successfully medical malpractice cases, including cases where a sponge was left in a patient and where a sponge was left in the abdomen after surgery.

Mr. Smith’s extensive trial experience — and track record of successful results in wrongful death and other cases — has earned him the recognition of his peers. He has been designated a “Maryland Super Lawyer,” and previously selected as one of the Top 100 in Maryland. He has received the prestigious and highest peer rating for legal ability and professional ethics, “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the oldest and most widely recognized lawyer rating directory in the legal profession. Mr. Smith has received this rating every year since 1988.

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  • Millions Recovered for Injured Victims
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If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury because a sponge was left in a patient, a sponge was left in the abdomen, or a surgical instrument was left in the body, call (410) 441-5054 now, or contact us online, to schedule a consultation. 

  • “Very honest and his knowledge of the law is superb”
    “His professional ethics, thorough preparation, and care for the client are outstanding.”
    - C. B.
  • “He was phenomenal in the courtroom.”
    “I can’t say enough about what an incredible job Mr. Smith did for me.”
    - K. B.
  • “Your thoroughness and preparation was unbelievable”
    “Your courtroom presence was very impressive. Not only were you exceptional, but your whole staff was exceptional.”
    - P. B.
  • “Experienced, knowledgeable and caring attorney”
    “After all is said and done, we feel truly blessed to have found such an experienced, knowledgeable and caring attorney to entrust our welfare to.”
    - B. A. J.
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