Maryland Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Track statutory limits on noneconomic damages and calculate your potential recoverable amount.
Legal Nuances & Exceptions
Applicability
All Medical Malpractice Cases
Statutory Reference
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-2A-09
Exceptions to Cap
- Wrongful death with multiple beneficiaries (Cap increases by 125%)
Maryland's noneconomic damages cap adjusts annually by $15,000. For malpractice claims arising in 2024, the cap is $890,000. For wrongful death cases with two or more surviving beneficiaries, the cap is 125% of the standard cap ($1,112,500 in 2024).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the medical malpractice cap in Maryland for 2024?
For claims arising in 2024, Maryland caps noneconomic damages at $890,000. The cap increases by $15,000 every year on January 1.
Does the Maryland cap change for wrongful death?
Yes. If there are two or more surviving beneficiaries (like a spouse and child) in a wrongful death suit, the cap is elevated to 125% of the base cap.
Are economic damages capped in Maryland?
No. There are no statutory limits on economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages in Maryland.
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