Notably, Maryland is one of 11 states that place general caps on personal injury cases. This, partnered with the fact that intangible, non-economic damages like pain and suffering are already difficult to establish, may discourage you from bringing your case forward at all. However, even with these limitations, you may still have a successful claim that awards you enough financial compensation to serve as a great relief. Without further ado, please continue reading to learn more about the cap placed on pain and suffering recovery in Maryland, and how one of the experienced Prince George’s County injury lawyers at Miller Berman, LLC can fight on your behalf to achieve the maximum allotted payout.
What is the cap on pain and suffering for Maryland cases?
In the state of Maryland, the cap on non-economic damages (i.e., pain and suffering) increases frequently due to inflation and other considerations. Also, the cap may vary depending on the personal injury claim type, from general cases to medical malpractice lawsuits and wrongful death claims. With all these things considered, for any accident events that took place or injuries that were incurred after October 1, 2024, the caps are as follows:
- General personal injury cases: the limit is $965,000.
- Wrongful death cases with a single beneficiary: the limit is $965,000.
- Wrongful death cases with two or more beneficiaries: the limit is $1,447,500.
- General medical malpractice cases: the limit is $920,000.
- Medical malpractice cases involving death, with a single beneficiary: the limit is $920,000.
- Medical malpractice cases involving death, with two or more beneficiaries: the limit is $1,130,000.
What can I do to get as close to this cap as possible?
If your bodily injuries were minor and your pain and suffering were only temporary, you may not be awarded much extra compensation in your claim. However, if the aftermath of your accident is expected to cause life-long, permanent damages, you may be able to earn as close to the general pain and suffering cap as possible. Therefore, to have the latter outcome, you must present an abundance of evidence to the Maryland civil court, including the following:
- Medical records that establish the severity of your incurred bodily injuries and the necessary treatment timeline.
- Your personal journal that discusses your daily struggles with physical pain and emotional distress.
- Testimony from medical experts on how your injuries will affect your health and well-being moving forward.
- Testimony from your family and friends on how you have been withdrawn, depressed, and not enjoying your life since your accident.
- Testimony from your employer on how you have been unable to keep up with your work or cannot return to your job post since your accident.
If you want to ensure you are taking your legal claim in the right direction, it helps to have the guidance of one of the skilled Prince George’s County injury lawyers. Call Miller Berman, LLC, and retain our legal services today.
