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Truck crash claim: what can I do?

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Filing deadline3 years from date of accidentCts & Jud Proc § 5-101

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?

Maryland has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (Cts & Jud Proc § 5-101). However, Maryland follows contributory negligence — any plaintiff fault bars all recovery. The Maryland Tort Claims Act applies to state vehicle and government contractor accidents. A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years from date of accident

Baltimore City and county-owned trucks require timely notice under applicable local government tort claim procedures.

Source: Cts & Jud Proc § 5-101

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?

Maryland's I-95 corridor between Washington D.C. and Baltimore is one of the most congested commercial vehicle routes on the East Coast. Maryland follows the harsh contributory negligence doctrine — like Alabama, any plaintiff fault bars recovery — making it one of the most difficult states for truck accident victims. Expert representation to establish sole truck driver fault is essential.

Baltimore City Circuit Court

111 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202

Court website

U.S. District Court — District of Maryland (Baltimore Division)

101 W Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Court website

Medical facilities in Maryland

  • R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center — Level I Trauma Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Truck crash claim: what can I do? overview. This page covers the local information available for Maryland.

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Sources

  1. Cts & Jud Proc § 5-101