Accident in Car Results in Two Deaths
On November 10, 2010, a car accident occurred on Route 175 in Columbia, Howard County. A Saturn Ion that was traveling westbound on Route 175 was speeding in excess of the 55 m.p.h. speed limit on a spare tire. It crossed the median and then entered the eastbound lanes, crashing into a minivan, killing the driver. A passenger was thrown from the Saturn and also died. On April 11, 2012, the Saturn’s driver, Joseph G. Lawrence, entered an Alford guilty plea to negligent manslaughter, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Fatal Car Accidents Claim Many Lives
In 2009, 33,808 people died in fatal car accidents in the United States, according to U. S. Census statistics. A car accident that results in deaths of loved ones leaves tragic and devastating consequences on surviving family members.
Compensating Victims of Wrongful Death in a Car Crash
No amount of money can replace a loved one killed by a driver’s carelessness. Wrongful death can result in not only the loss of a loving relationship, but also medical expenses, funeral expenses, and lost income. Maryland law permits legal claims by the deceased’s estate, as well as wrongful death claims by surviving spouses, parents, and children.
Howard County Car Accident and Wrongful Death Attorney
Jonathan Scott Smith is a top-rated trial lawyer, with over 30 years of courtroom experience. He has successfully handled many car accidents, fatal car accidents, wrongful death, and other injury cases. He fights hard for his clients. That’s why many satisfied clients think so highly of him. Mr. Smith is considered to be one of the best lawyers in Howard County.
Mr. Smith’s extensive trial experience — and track record of successful 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.
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