Section also details the cap on noneconomic damages in Maryland wrongful death actions Since the inception of this cap, there is a fixed limit on the amount of noneconomic damages available for a wrongful death case This limit increases by $15,000 each year by statuteTotal noneconomic damages for all actions cannot exceed 125% of that year's cap, regardless of the number of claims, claimants, plaintiffs, beneficiaries, or defendants Time limits Maryland's time limits for how long you can wait to file a claim are based on the date of injury and on the date of discovery, whichever is shorterAlthough there is no cap on economic damages, such as payment for medical bills or lost income, Maryland has placed a cap on the noneconomic damages available in these lawsuits The cap changes each year For example For lawsuits filed in 17, the cap on noneconomic damages was $785,000 In 18, the damages were capped at $800,000
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