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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Courts and Judicial Proceedings » Title 10 - Evidence » Subtitle 11 - Prelitigation Discovery

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 10-1102 – 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 10-1103 – 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 10-1104 – 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 10-1105 – 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 […]