Section 10-1105 – Providing Disclosure; Effect of Disclosure
(a) An insurer shall provide in writing the documentation described under § 10–1102 of this subtitle within 30 days after the date of a request in accordance with § 10–1103 or § 10–1104 of this subtitle, regardless of whether the insurer contests the applicability of coverage to a claim. (b) An insurer, and the employees and agents […]
Section 10-913 – Punitive Damages for Personal Injuries
(a) In any action for punitive damages for personal injury, evidence of the defendant’s financial means is not admissible until there has been a finding of liability and that punitive damages are supportable under the facts. (b) A claim filed with the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office in accordance with § 3-2A-04 of this article shall […]
Section 10-1101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Beneficiary” means an individual who may bring an action for wrongful death under Title 3, Subtitle 9 of this article. (c) “Claimant” means: (1) A person who alleges damages as a result of a tort involving bodily injury or an attorney who represents the person; or (2) A […]
Section 10-914 – Probation or Work Release — Controlled Dangerous Substances or Alcohol Testing
(a) A laboratory test, performed by a laboratory certified by the Maryland Department of Health and approved by the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, indicating that the defendant has used a controlled dangerous substance as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article or alcohol in […]
Section 10-1102 – Prelitigation Discovery of Insurance Coverage
After a claimant files a written tort claim and provides the documentation described in § 10–1103 or § 10–1104 of this subtitle to an insurer, the claimant may obtain from the insurer documentation of the applicable limits of coverage in any automobile insurance policy, homeowner’s insurance policy, or renter’s insurance policy under which the insurer […]
Section 10-915 – Admissibility of Dna Profiles
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)” means the molecules in all cellular forms that contain genetic information in a chemical structure of each individual. (3) “DNA profile” means an analysis of genetic loci that have been validated according to standards established by: (i) The Technical Working Group on DNA Analysis […]
Section 10-1103 – Prerequisites for Receiving Documentation
(a) This section does not apply to a claim described under § 10–1104 of this subtitle. (b) A claimant may obtain the documentation described in § 10–1102 of this subtitle if the claimant provides in writing to the insurer: (1) The date of the alleged tort; (2) The name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor; (3) A copy […]
Section 10-916 – Battered Spouse Syndrome
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Battered Spouse Syndrome” means the psychological condition of a victim of repeated physical and psychological abuse by a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, or former cohabitant which is also recognized in the medical and scientific community as the “Battered Woman’s Syndrome”. (3) “Defendant” means an individual charged […]
Section 10-1104 – Prerequisites for Receiving Documentation — Estate of Individual or Beneficiary on Death of Individual in Vehicle Accident
(a) This section applies to a claim by the estate of a decedent who died as a result of an alleged tort or a beneficiary of the decedent. (b) A claimant may obtain the documentation described in § 10–1102 of this subtitle if the claimant provides in writing to the insurer: (1) The date of the alleged tort; […]
Section 10-917 – Restitution Hearings
A written statement of expenses or a bill shall be taken as prima facie evidence at a restitution hearing as provided under § 11-615 of the Criminal Procedure Article.