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State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Maryland. Find attorneys who understand Maryland law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Maryland Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Maryland vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Maryland's System:
Any fault bars recovery completely. Even 1% fault = $0 recovery.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
Maryland follows pure contributory negligence, one of the strictest fault systems in the U.S. If you...
Damage Caps
Yes
$920,000 (2024, increases annually)
Maryland caps non-economic damages at $920,000 (2024), increasing by $15,000 eac...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Maryland
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Maryland uses contributory negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Note: Your state has damage caps that may limit non-economic damages
Maryland Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Maryland Fault System
Maryland follows pure contributory negligence, one of the strictest fault systems in the U.S. If you are found even 1% at fault for the accident, you are completely barred from recovering any damages.
What This Means for Your Case
Maryland is one of only 5 jurisdictions with pure contributory negligence. Insurance companies will aggressively try to assign you even 1% of fault to deny your entire claim. You need an experienced attorney who can build an airtight case proving the truck driver's complete liability.
Legal citation: Harrison v. Montgomery County Bd. of Educ. (1983)
Maryland Damage Caps
Maryland caps non-economic damages at $920,000 (2024), increasing by $15,000 each year. Economic damages have no cap. In wrongful death cases, the cap is higher if there are multiple beneficiaries.
Non-Economic Damages Cap
$920,000 (2024, increases annually)
Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment
Legal citation: Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 11-108
High-Risk Truck Routes in Maryland
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 95
Major Northeast Corridor through Baltimore with extremely heavy truck traffic.
Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway)
Baltimore bypass with high truck volumes connecting I-95 to regional highways.
Interstate 70
East-west corridor from Baltimore connecting to western Maryland and beyond.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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