Medical Malpractice Statistics in Baltimore
5 years from act or 3 years from discovery (shorter applies)
SOL
~$965,000 (2026, rising $15K/year)
Non-Economic Cap
HCADRO arbitration required before court
Mandatory Arbitration
Courts in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City Circuit Court — Civil Division
111 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287
University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9000 Franklin Square Dr, Baltimore, MD 21237
Liability Considerations in Baltimore
Medical Malpractice in Baltimore
Baltimore houses two of the most important academic medical centers in the world. Johns Hopkins Hospital, consistently ranked the #1 or #2 hospital in the United States, and UMMC together handle the most complex medical cases in the Mid-Atlantic region. Maryland's mandatory HCADRO arbitration process requires all malpractice claims to be filed with the Health Claims Alternative Dispute Resolution Office before they can proceed to circuit court — adding 6-12 months to the timeline but also creating a structured pre-trial process. Maryland's non-economic cap (~$965,000 in 2026) is mid-range nationally. UMMC, as part of the University of Maryland System, is a state entity; claims against UMMC require compliance with Maryland's Tort Claims Act notice provisions. Baltimore City Circuit Court is the primary malpractice venue for city residents.