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Wrongful Death Attorneys in Maryland

Wrongful death attorneys represent families when a loved one is killed as a result of government or law enforcement misconduct, negligence, or excessive force. These attorneys help families understand what happened, identify who is responsible, and fight for accountability — making sure that the people who took a life answer for what they did.

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State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury3 years

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-304

Notice of claim required within 180 days for local government tort claims. State claims require notice within 1 year under State Gov't § 12-106.

Qualified ImmunityLimited by State Law

Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety §§ 3-501 et seq.

The Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 expanded civil liability for law enforcement misconduct and limited certain officer protections under state law, creating accountability mechanisms beyond the federal § 1983 framework.