// JURISDICTION / MD
Truck claims
in Maryland.
Maryland is one of the few jurisdictions retaining pure contributory negligence — even 1% fault on your part may completely bar recovery. Experienced legal representation is critical.
3 years
Three years from the date of injury under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101.
Pure contributory negligence
Maryland is one of the few jurisdictions retaining pure contributory negligence — even 1% fault on your part may completely bar recovery. Experienced legal representation is critical.
Maximum recovery
Non-economic damages capped (currently around $935,000 for cases arising in 2024, with annual increases) under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 11-108.
Pre-suit notice
Notice under the Local Government Tort Claims Act required within one year; State claims within one year under Md. Code, State Gov't § 12-106.
Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101
Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.
State practice
I-95, I-70, and I-695 carry heavy commercial traffic. Port of Baltimore generates significant container trucking.
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