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Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Maryland

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Filing deadline5 years from act or 3 years from discovery; mandatory arbitration firstJud. Proc. § 5-109

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Maryland?

Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-109: 5 years from when the injury was committed or 3 years from discovery, whichever is earlier. A lawyer can confirm yours.

5 years from act or 3 years from discovery; mandatory arbitration first

Claims are filed first with HCADRO (arbitration can be waived). Minors: if injured before age 11, the periods start at age 11 (age 16 for reproductive-system injuries or foreign objects).

Source: Jud. Proc. § 5-109

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Cases from Maryland can be heard in Baltimore City Circuit Court — Civil Division. A lawyer can tell you which court fits your case.

Baltimore City Circuit Court — Civil Division

111 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202

Court website

Medical facilities in Maryland

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital — Level I Trauma Center

  • University of Maryland Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps overview. This page covers the local information available for Maryland.

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Sources

  1. Jud. Proc. § 5-109