Maryland Personal Injury Attorney

Maryland Personal Injury Attorney

When you are injured because of someone else's negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. Medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term disability can impose devastating financial burdens on injury victims and their families. Adam Sean Cohen has represented personal injury clients across Maryland for over 30 years, working to recover the compensation they deserve.

Common Personal Injury Cases

• Motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle)
• Slip and fall accidents (premises liability)
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
• Workplace injuries (where a third party is at fault)
• Defective product injuries

Maryland's Statute of Limitations

Under Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article §5-101, most personal injury claims must be filed within three years of the date of injury. Missing this deadline generally bars the claim entirely, regardless of its merits. Certain exceptions apply — including claims involving minors, certain government entities, and latent injuries — but the general rule is strict. Do not wait to consult an attorney after an injury.

Maryland's Contributory Negligence Rule

Maryland is one of a small number of states that still applies the doctrine of pure contributory negligence. Under this rule, if a plaintiff is found to be even partially at fault for their own injury — even 1% at fault — they are barred from recovering any damages. This makes Maryland personal injury cases more challenging than in most states, and it makes having an experienced attorney who can anticipate and counter contributory negligence arguments essential.

Damages Available in Maryland Personal Injury Cases

Maryland personal injury plaintiffs may be entitled to recover:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Property damage
• Loss of consortium (in appropriate cases)

Maryland does not cap compensatory damages in most personal injury cases, though there are caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.

The Claims Process

Most personal injury cases resolve through negotiation with the at-fault party's insurance company before reaching trial. However, insurers have experienced adjusters and legal teams working to minimize payouts. Adam Cohen negotiates from a position of preparedness — building the case as if it will go to trial — which produces better results in settlement and ensures the client is not pressured into accepting an inadequate offer.

No Fee Unless We Recover

The Cohen Law Firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no attorney's fee unless and until we recover compensation for you. This ensures that every injury victim — regardless of financial circumstances — has access to experienced legal representation.