Fault & Liability in Car Accidents in MD

Maryland handles crashes under an at-fault system, not no-fault, and pairs it with strict contributory negligence. Here is exactly how fault, PIP, UM/UIM, and the deadlines work under Maryland law.

Maryland is one of the few states that still applies pure contributory negligence, where being even 1% at fault can bar your entire car accident claim. Here's how the rule works and the narrow exceptions that can save a case.