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Maryland recorded 582 traffic fatalities in 2024 according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration — a decrease of 39 from 2023 and the lowest fatality rate per 100 million miles traveled in recent years at 1.01. Baltimore City accounts for a disproportionate share of Maryland's serious crashes, with I-83, US-40, and surface streets through East and West Baltimore among the most dangerous corridors in the state. Beyond car accidents, thousands of Baltimoreans are hurt every year in slip and falls, workplace accidents, and medical negligence. Maryland's contributory negligence rule makes having a lawyer essential after any injury. TopDog fights to get you every dollar you deserve.
Our office is on South Street in downtown Baltimore — close to the communities we serve across East Baltimore, West Baltimore, Park Heights, Sandtown-Winchester, Upton, and Cherry Hill. North Avenue, Edmondson Avenue, and Harford Road are among the most dangerous corridors in the city for crashes and pedestrian injuries. University of Maryland Medical Center — Baltimore's primary trauma center — and Johns Hopkins Hospital serve the communities where our clients live and where serious injuries bring people for care. Those accidents cause real damage to Baltimore families and we fight to get injured people the care and money they deserve.
Insurance companies operating across Baltimore City and Baltimore County often use delay, deny, and lowball tactics against Baltimore families who are already stretched thin. Maryland's contributory negligence rule means they will aggressively try to assign you even a small share of fault to cut off your recovery entirely. That is exactly why you need TopDog in your corner. We know how to leverage the justice system in Baltimore City Circuit Court to fight back for what you may be owed.
IMPORTANT MARYLAND LEGAL INFORMATION
Statute of Limitations: 3 years from the date the injury occurred or was discovered — Md. Code, Courts & Judicial Proceedings (CJP) § 5-101. Medical malpractice has its own separate deadline (see individual pages). Wrongful death: 3 years from date of death — CJP § 3-904(g).
Contributory Negligence (Critical — Maryland Is One of Only 4 States): Maryland uses strict contributory negligence. If you are found even 1% at fault for your own injury, you are completely barred from recovering any damages — regardless of how severely the other party was negligent. This is not a reduction; it is a complete bar. The Maryland Supreme Court reaffirmed this doctrine in July 2025. The narrow exception is the "last clear chance" doctrine, which requires proving the defendant had the final opportunity to avoid the accident and failed to act.
Government Entity Notice — State Agencies (MTCA): Claims against the State of Maryland or any state agency require written notice to the Maryland State Treasurer within 1 year — State Gov. Art. § 12-104. Damages are capped at $400,000 per claimant.
Government Entity Notice — Local Governments (LGTCA): Claims against Baltimore City, Baltimore County, or other local governments require written notice to the local government within 1 year — CJP § 5-304. For Baltimore City: notice to the City Solicitor. Damages capped at $400,000 per person / $800,000 per occurrence.
MTA (Buses, Light Rail, Metro Subway): Separate notice requirement — written notice to MTA Administrator within 1 year — Trans. § 7-702. Currently no damages cap against MTA as of May 2026.
Auto Insurance: Maryland requires $30,000/$60,000 bodily injury and $15,000 property damage liability, plus required PIP and uninsured motorist coverage — Trans. § 17-103.
This is a brief summary of commonly applied laws in the jurisdiction. There are often different laws that apply to different circumstances. Once you hire TopDog, your attorney will advise you on the applicable laws.
Insurance companies may make early low offers because they count on most people not knowing what their case is worth. In Maryland, they will also aggressively try to assign you even partial fault — which could bar your entire recovery under the contributory negligence rule. TopDog fights to protect your right to recover and maximize what you receive.
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Get medical attention and document everything — your health comes first. Keep records of every doctor visit, every bill, every day you missed work or could not do what you normally do.
Do not talk to insurance without us. They may use delay, deny, and lowball tactics from the moment you pick up the phone. Anything you say can be used to reduce what you are owed. Let TopDog handle them.
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In Maryland you have 3 years to file most personal injury claims. Government entity cases require written notice within 1 year. The clock is already running. This is a general summary — deadlines vary. Contact TopDog Law to confirm what may apply in your situation.
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