SUCCESSFULLY REPRESENTING PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS IN MARYLAND
As representatives of a national personal injury law firm, the Maryland-based personal injury lawyers and accident attorneys affiliated with Schwartz Zweben LLP and PersonalInjuryAttorneyNow.com have firsthand knowledge of the various state statutes unique to Maryland. They also have a record of proven success trying personal injury, accident, and wrongful death lawsuits before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the Superior Court of Maryland, and the Maryland Court of Appeals. They understand the key demographics that influence the occurrence, and ultimately the outcome, of personal injury lawsuits in Maryland and can help you get the professional legal advice and representation you need to obtain a just verdict and favorable settlement here.
The Maryland injury lawyers of Schwartz Zweben and its affiliate offices serve the entire state and every municipality within its borders, from Hagerstown to Silver Spring, and from Annapolis to Ocean City.Their expertise is effectively representing plaintiffs in all types of personal injury and wrongful death actions. Among the practice areas and claims our Maryland injury attorneys specialize in are:
- Asbestos and Mesothelioma
- Boating Accidents
- Brain Injury and Brain Damage
- Car Accidents
- Industrial Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Slip and Falls
- Unpaid Wages
- Workers Compensation
Schwartz Zweben LLP and PersonalInjuryAttorneyNow.com also offer an easy-to-use, efficient means of obtaining legal advice, personal injury information, and representation from qualified Maryland personal injury attorneys and accident lawyers throughout the state. We provide a professional free evaluation of your case at no obligation, as well as sound information about litigating complex personal injury claims and negotiating maximum compensation for damages. We also provide access to the services of the very best Maryland personal injury law firm and the most skilled Maryland accident attorneys for your needs. These Maryland personal injury lawyers have direct experience handling your type of personal injury or accident claim, a reputation for obtaining full and fair compensation for damages, and access to all the critical resources and experts needed to win personal injury cases in Maryland.
Contact us today for a free review and evaluation of your case.
The statute of limitations for bringing personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death actions varies state to state. In Maryland:
- Personal injury actions must be filed within three years from the date of the injury or date injury was or should have been discovered.
- Medical malpractice cases in Maryland must be filed within five years of the incident or three years of discovery of the injury, whichever is less. For minors under age 11, the statute of limitations begins to run on the minor's 11th birthday. Some exceptions apply.
- Wrongful death suits must be brought within three years of the date of death. Where death was caused by occupational disease, plaintiff must file within ten years of death or three years from discovery of cause of death, whichever is less.
- For injuries related to product liability, plaintiffs have three years from date of injury or date injury was or should have been discovered in which to file.
Award Limits
- Non-economic, intangible damages are limited to $650,000, in most cases.
- Punitive damages are allowed only if it is determined that a defendant purposely caused harm.
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