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Personal injury litigation is subject to different regulations in every state. To bring a case in Maryland it is very important that you consult an experienced Maryland personal injury lawyer, who can guide you through the states unique laws.
Personal injury litigation includes many types of action, including car accident cases, defective products cases and medical malpractice cases. A personal injury claim in Alabama can arise from negligence or intentional wrongdoing.
In Maryland you must prove four elements to win any negligence case:
1. The defendant owed you a duty
2. The defendant did not fulfill that duty
3. The defendants breach of duty resulted in your injuries
4. You suffered damages
In Maryland personal injury lawsuits you must show that your own negligence did not contribute to your injury. Maryland follows the doctrine of contributory negligence. This means that a plaintiff can not recover damages for an injury if their own carelessness contributed to the injury.
Maryland personal injury law follows a hybrid doctrine of joint and several liability when determining liability between two or more defendants. Joint liability holds all defendants responsible for the full amount of the damages. Under Maryland law a plaintiff can recover all of the damages from any liable defendant. The defendants must sort out the proportional liabilities amongst themselves.
Under Maryland law non-economic damages cannot exceed $500,000. In wrongful death cases, in which the deceased had more than one beneficiary, up to $700,000 in non-economic damages can be awarded. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, loss of companionship, emotional distress and humiliation.
Maryland does not restrict punitive damages. Punitive damages are damages awarded to the plaintiff to punish the defendant for their wrongdoing.
In Maryland you have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit under the state's statute of limitation.
If you are considering pursuing a claim in Maryland you need the counsel of a personal injury attorney who understands the nuances of Maryland law. The sooner you begin working with an attorney the easier it will be to build your case and reach a successful outcome.
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