Maryland Accident and Injury Laws

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By FindLaw Staff | Legally reviewed by Nicole Prebeck, Esq. | Last updated January 18, 2024

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With about six million Maryland residents and counting, the possibility of injury is always there in The Old Line State. And while no one can go back and undo an injury, Maryland personal injury law provides a way for the injured to be "made whole" again. Relief for injuries typically comes in the form of monetary compensation, or "damages." The links below provide specific information on legal claims arising from accidents and injuries — including laws related to the legal concept of negligence, and state laws defining the time period in which a lawsuit must be filed after an accident or injury.

Learn About Maryland Accident and Injury Laws

Maryland Negligence Laws

An introduction to negligence law in the state of Maryland and how it factors into most civil claims for accidents and injuries, with information about comparative negligence.

Maryland Civil Statute of Limitations

Overview of Maryland’s statute of limitations for civil actions, which are time limits imposed on prospective plaintiffs in order to preserve the integrity of witnesses and evidence.