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Construction Accident Settlements in Maryland

If you have been involved in a construction accident in Maryland, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Maryland follows the contributory negligence system, and you have 3 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

Construction Accident Settlement Range in Maryland

Nationally, construction accident settlements range from $15,000 to $400,000. In Maryland, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$15,000

Estimated

$60,000

High

$400,000

How Maryland Law Affects Your Construction Accident Claim

Maryland retains the harsh contributory negligence doctrine, meaning any fault on the plaintiff's part — even 1% — bars recovery entirely. The state caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases (currently around $890,000, adjusted annually). Despite the contributory negligence rule, Maryland's proximity to Baltimore and Washington D.C. fuels a robust personal injury litigation market.

Under Maryland's contributory negligence system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. As a contributory negligence state, if you are found even 1% at fault, you may be completely barred from recovering compensation.

Factors Affecting Construction Accident Claims in Maryland

  • ✓OSHA safety violation documentation
  • ✓Third-party contractor or subcontractor negligence
  • ✓Scaffold, ladder, and fall protection compliance
  • ✓Equipment maintenance and defect history
  • ✓Property owner's duty to maintain safe conditions
  • ✓Severity and permanence of disabilities
  • ✓Workers' compensation lien offset on recovery

Common Construction Accident Injuries

Falls from scaffolding, ladders, and roofsTraumatic brain injuries from falling objectsElectrocution and electrical burnsCrush injuries from heavy equipmentSpinal cord injuries and paralysisAmputations from machineryRespiratory illness from dust and chemical exposure

Relevant Maryland Statutes

  • •Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 (statute of limitations)
  • •Harrison v. Montgomery Cnty. Bd. of Educ. (contributory negligence doctrine)
  • •Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-2A-09 (med mal non-economic cap)

Construction Accident Claims in Maryland Cities

If your construction accident occurred in Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown, Silver Spring, Waldorf, or anywhere else in Maryland, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.