Personal Injury Case Values in Maryland (2026)

Personal Injury verdicts in Maryland show dramatic variability, with only two tracked cases spanning from $511K to $71.4M, yielding a median and mean of $36M that is heavily skewed by the landmark Djapa v. Riverdale Towne Apartments verdict. Maryland's strict contributory negligence rule remains a significant hurdle for plaintiffs, as any finding of plaintiff fault can bar recovery entirely, making liability clarity a decisive factor in case outcomes. Despite the state's non-economic damages cap of $890,000, large verdicts can still emerge through substantial economic damage awards — particularly in cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or significant long-term care needs — suggesting that plaintiffs' attorneys are increasingly building cases around economic loss to circumvent cap limitations.