Jurisdiction Intelligence Report
Personal Injury Case Values in Maryland (2026)
Data-driven verdict and settlement analysis for Personal Injury cases in Maryland. Median outcome: $36.0M across 2 tracked cases.
Verdict Distribution
| Range | Cases | Percent |
|---|
| $250K–$1M | 1 | 50% |
| $5M+ | 1 | 50% |
Key Valuation Factors
Contributory negligence exposure — any plaintiff fault can bar full recoverySeverity and permanence of physical injuries or wrongful deathEconomic damages (lost wages, medical expenses) vs. non-economic cap of $890,000Premises liability conditions and defendant's notice of hazardous conditionsDefendant's corporate status and capacity to pay substantial verdicts
Key Trends & Insights
Personal Injury verdicts in Maryland show remarkable variability, with only two tracked cases spanning an enormous range from $511K to $71.4M, making statistical interpretation highly limited but illustrative of extreme outcome disparity. The landmark 2026 Djapa v. Riverdale Towne Apartments verdict of $71.4M suggests that catastrophic injury or wrongful death cases involving premises liability can produce outsized jury awards, potentially exceeding Maryland's $890,000 non-economic damages cap through substantial economic damage components. Practitioners should note that Maryland's strict contributory negligence rule — one of only a few states still applying this doctrine — can bar plaintiff recovery entirely if any fault is attributed to the plaintiff, making liability framing a critical strategic consideration in every case.
Notable Cases
2026 · Expert Institute
Jury awarded $71.39M to Godlove Djapa after he jumped from a second-story apartment during a nighttime fire caused by unsafe conditions. He suffered permanent brain damage and paralysis from the chest down. Largest PI award in Prince George's County history.
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2023 · Miller & Zois
A 70-year-old caregiver heading to her car on a city street was struck by a passing vehicle, fracturing three to four fingers. Diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome in her hand, requiring physical therapy and pain management. Condition severely restricted hand functionality. Medical expenses
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