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People's Justice Legal Research Team
Statute of Limitations
Maryland Code Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-101 provides a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims with the discovery rule applying for latent asbestos diseases from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Maryland follows contributory negligence — one of only five jurisdictions — meaning any contributory fault bars recovery, making expert legal representation essential.
3 years from diagnosis
Maryland Data
Exposure in Maryland
Source: Maryland Cancer Registry 2024
Source: NIOSH Maryland Occupational Data
Source: Maryland common law
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