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Have you been injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault? If so, Maryland personal injury laws allow you to sue the responsible party and if your lawsuit is successful, you’ll be entitled to compensation (called damages) for your accident-related expenses. A Baltimore personal injury lawyer can review your case, file a lawsuit on your behalf and represent you in court.

How Long Do I Have to File a Maryland Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Maryland law says you have three years from the date of your accident or injuries to file a personal injury lawsuit against the person or business that’s responsible for your accident. However, if your case is against a Maryland government agency, that time limit is shortened to just one year. This time limit is called the statute of limitations. In a limited number of instances the statute of limitations may extend beyond this one-year or three-year deadline. This is known as tolling. Your Maryland personal injury lawyer can help determine the exact deadline by which you need to file your case.

If you fail to file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations runs out, your case will be dismissed and you will be unable to recover damages.

It is unwise to wait until the last minute to hire an attorney and file a personal injury lawsuit. Before filing the case, your Baltimore personal injury attorney will want to review the specific details of your injuries, try to determine how much you are owed in damages, and attempt to negotiate an out-of-court settlement with the responsible party. Only if settlement negotiations fail will your lawyer file a lawsuit in the appropriate Maryland District Court or Maryland Circuit Court.

How Do I Win a Maryland Personal Injury Case?

To win your case, your accident attorney will have to prove three things:

  • The party responsible for your accident or injuries (known as the defendant) owed to a duty of care to keep you from being injured
  • The defendant acted in a negligent, careless, reckless or intention manner and you were injured as a result
  • You suffered financial losses as a result of your injuries

Types of Personal Injury Claims

Personal injury law covers many types of accidents and injuries. These include dog bites, construction accidents, asbestos-related health conditions, work accidents, motor vehicle accidents, birth injuries and other types of medical malpractice, product liability claims, nursing home abuse, Mesothelioma, and slip-and-fall accidents.

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