What Is the Maximum You Can Sue for a Car Accident in Maryland?
If you have been injured in a car accident in Maryland, you probably want to know the maximum amount you can sue for so you can cover your damages. Costs from car repairs, medical bills, and lost wages can quickly add up. If the crash was not your fault, you deserve to be compensated for your losses.
The skilled personal attorneys at Price Benowitz put together this guide just for you. Keep reading to learn more about the state’s liability caps for car crash victims and how our team could help maximize your claim.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are the quantifiable financial losses you incurred as a direct result of the car accident. These tangible expenses are easy for you and your Price Benowitz attorney to document and calculate. Examples of economic damages include hospital bills, lost income, diminished earning capability, and property damage. This amount could also include the cost of hiring a housekeeper to keep up with chores while you recover, as well as transportation costs to and from medical appointments.
In Maryland, there are currently no caps on the amount of economic damages that you can sue the at-fault party for after a car accident. If your total losses exceed $2 million, for instance, we could sue the defendant’s insurance company for that amount.
Non-Economic or General Damages
Non-economic damages are considered differently than economic damages in Maryland’s courts because they are more difficult to calculate. These subjective losses refer to intangibles, such as physical pain, psychological trauma, and unsightly scars. Our team could help you file a claim for your diminished ability to enjoy life as you did before the accident. For example, you may no longer be able to participate in hobbies and activities you took pleasure in before the collision.
Unfortunately, Maryland does cap the amount you can sue for non-economic damages after a car crash. That amount cannot exceed $950,000 on cases brought to court for collisions that took place prior to October 1, 2025. This figure increases by $15,000 annually. So, claims filed for accident-related injuries that occur after October 1, 2025, would be subject to a limit of $965,000.
Maryland’s Contributory Negligence Rule
Maryland is one of just a handful of states that follows a pure contributory negligence policy. Under this legal doctrine, if you are found to be just 1 percent at fault for the crash, you cannot recover for your losses at all. This policy applies to all accidents, even those that result in severe injuries. However, our legal team could argue the last clear chance rule if the defendant could have avoided the crash but did not.
Talk With a Skilled Attorney
If you were in a car accident in Maryland and are looking to see how much you can sue for, our legal team could fight to help you get the most out of your settlement. There is no need to worry about how you would cover your damages on your own. Contact the skilled negotiators at Price Benowitz for a free case evaluation and find out how much your claim could be worth.
