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Compassionate Representation After A Wrongful Death In Maryland

Last updated on June 2, 2026

If you have lost a loved one to wrongful death, you may not be sure what to do next. That is understandable; it is a devastating loss. Know, however, that you do not have to do this alone.

At Fah Attorneys, our caring Maryland personal injury attorneys are here to help you take the next steps. If you want to hold the negligent party accountable for your personal and financial losses, you can rely on our lawyers to be there for you. You can tell us about your case in a free consultation at 301-960-5443.

Who Is Able To File A Maryland Wrongful Death Claim?

The Maryland Wrongful Death Act limits the people who can file a wrongful death claim. The two categories are:

  • Primary beneficiaries, including the spouse, children and parents
  • Secondary beneficiaries, including siblings and additional relatives who were financially dependent on the deceased.

Note that secondary beneficiaries can only recover damages if there are no primary beneficiaries.

The Types Of Damages You May Recover

You can seek damages for your economic (financial) losses and for your noneconomic (personal) losses:

  • Economic losses include: medical bills from the injury or illness, the loss of income and benefits, reasonable funeral/burial costs and the loss of household services
  • Noneconomic losses include: the conscious pain and suffering of the deceased, your emotional distress, the loss of parental guidance and the loss of consortium

If your loved one was a wage earner, you will need compensation for the income they would have earned. Our attorneys understand this aspect of wrongful death claims and they will work hard to recover the financial compensation you need going forward.

Our Lawyers Can Take Any Type Of Wrongful Death Case

If another party’s negligence caused the death, our attorneys can pursue damages for your family. Common cases our firm takes are:

In addition, you can come to our firm with a wrongful death claim caused by medical malpractice.

The Statute Of Limitations For Wrongful Death Claims In Maryland

Under Maryland’s Wrongful Death Act, if you are planning to file a wrongful death lawsuit, you have to do it within three years from the date of death. Failing to file within three years will mean that you cannot seek damages from the negligent party.

Why Should You Choose Fah Attorneys?

Our fatal accident attorneys know that this is a difficult time for your family. They will treat all of you with compassion and dignity. With decades of experience and a record of multi-million dollar results, they will vigorously pursue the damages you need.

To arrange a free consultation, call the firm at 301-960-5443 or send an email today. You pay no fees unless our lawyers recover damages for your family. We handle cases in Montgomery and Prince George counties, as well as throughout the state.