Maryland Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, & Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Jonathan Scott Smith

10490 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 200
Columbia, Maryland 21044-4960
USA

(410) 740-0101

www.jonathanscottsmithlaw.com/

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Law Firm Overview

Jonathan Scott Smith is a top rated former prosecutor with over 30 years experience aggressively fighting for people and achieving successful results. His practice is devoted to litigation, and concentrates in medical malpractice and general personal injury (representing the injured parties), and criminal defense (all types of criminal cases). He has represented judges and their families; lawyers; law students; law enforcement officials; and courthouse employees. Mr. Smith has the highest peer ratings for legal skill and professional ethics (AVVO 10.0 Superb and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent).

At the law office of Jonathan Scott Smith, we are about our clients. We’re here to help you through this difficult time. Put our skill and experience to work on your case. Contact our Columbia, Maryland law office to schedule an appointment.

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.

Year this Office was Established: 1984

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Child Sexual Abuse; Drunk Driving Accidents; Emergency Room Errors; Negligent Security; Obstetrical Malpractice; Child Sexual Abuse; DUI MVA Hearings; Driving While Suspended or Revoked; Violation of Probation.

Practice Areas Description

- Personal Injury

At the law office of Jonathan Scott Smith we understand the emotional, physical and financial challenges families face when a family member has suffered a serious injury. Time off work or the inability to work, the loss of income when medical bills are piling up — it’s hard to keep your peace of mind in the face of pain and financial uncertainty.

- Brain Injuries

If you or someone you love has sustained a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. The law office of Jonathan Scott Smith can talk to you about your head injury accident and our firm’s role in pursuing fair and full compensation for your losses.

- Back & Spinal Cord Injuries

Our Columbia, Maryland, spinal cord injury lawyer, Jonathan Scott Smith, has more than 30 years of experience protecting the rights of the injured. If you or someone you love has sustained a back or spinal cord injury due to the negligence of another person, turn to the law office of Jonathan Scott Smith for the legal help you can trust. Our law firm is dedicated to securing maximum compensation for spinal cord injury victims.

- Wrongful Death

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.

- Nursing Home Injuries

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.

- Medical Malpractice

Injuries from medical malpractice can be some of the most difficult to understand, and difficult to prove. Medical care is complex and people who are already ill or injured may respond differently to treatment. A bad outcome from medical treatment does not necessarily mean that a doctor was negligent.

- Failure to Diagnose / Misdiagnosis

The importance of prompt, accurate diagnosis cannot be overstated. Failure to run the correct tests or to see the appropriate specialists can result in a steadily worsening medical problem. Misdiagnosis can result in the patient receiving the wrong treatment. And either of these problems can result in serious injury or premature death.

- Car Crash Accidents

Although car accidents are very common, and injuries from accidents are also common, it can still be an uphill battle for injured people to get the compensation they need from an insurance company.

- Truck Accidents

Truckers and trucking companies are required to comply with federal and state trucking regulations. When they fail to do so, they put innocent motorists in harm’s way and at risk for serious injuries or death. If you or a family member has sustained a tractor trailer collision injury, the law office of Jonathan Scott Smith has the skills and resources to effectively handle your claim.

- Motorcycle Accidents

One of the most difficult things motorcyclists and their families face after a car or truck collides with a motorcycle, is society’s assumption that the accident was the fault of the motorcyclist. It’s very unfair, but it’s true that many people (including juries) have prejudices against motorcycles. That can make it hard for families to get the compensation they need after a cyclist is injured in an accident caused by the negligence or recklessness of a car or truck driver.

- Criminal Defense

Facing a criminal charge is a frightening and frustrating ordeal for anyone. An arrest, or a misdemeanor or felony conviction, carries serious consequences. This may include embarrassment, effects on family relationships, loss of a job, a criminal record, large fines, house arrest, or worse – going to jail. A conviction for drunk driving (DUI / DWI) can also result in suspension or revocation of a driver’s license. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect you, and to fight for you.

- DUI / DWI

When a police officer stops a driver and has reason to believe the driver has been drinking, the police officer can request an alcohol test (breath test or blood test). If you refuse an alcohol test, or if your test reveals a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or more, your driver’s license will be confiscated and you will be arrested and charged with drunk driving (DUI/DWI).

- Domestic Violence

If you have been arrested for, or accused of, domestic violence or assault, it is imperative that you hire an experienced attorney as soon as possible. A lot can be at stake, and the legal process can move swiftly. Before you know it, you can be subject to a no-contact order, which may prevent you from living in your home or seeing your minor children. You could also face assault charges and may lose your right to own or possess firearms. You want a lawyer who knows and understands the law, as well as your options, and who has protected the rights of others in similar circumstances.

- DUI MVA Hearing

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence or driving while impaired (DUI / DWI) in Maryland, you will need to take immediate action to minimize the risk of losing your driving privileges. Within 10 days of being charged, you must request a hearing before the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). You can successfully challenge the state’s attempt to suspend your driver’s license, but you will want an experienced attorney to help you protect your rights.

- Child Abuse

If you have been charged with a crime involving children, whether molestation, sexual assault or abuse, or physical child abuse, the consequences can be devastating, both in terms of your freedom and your reputation. If you are a government employee or contractor, or need a security clearance to perform your job, you run the risk of suspension or termination. If you are a parent, you may lose unsupervised access to your children and you can go to jail and be required to register as a sexual offender.

- Traffic Ticket

If you have been charged with a moving violation, you may feel like you have no choice but to plead guilty and pay your fine. The consequences of such action, however, can be severe. You may face increased auto insurance premiums and you may put your driving privileges at risk. You can fight a traffic ticket, but you want an experienced attorney at your side that knows the law and how the legal process works, and who has helped others in similar situations.