Damages in Maryland Personal Injury

Personal injury damages in Maryland are broken down into Special (economic) and General (non economic) damages. Special Damages include, but are not limited to: Medical Expenses (past, present and future); Travel Cost; Lost Wages (past, present and future); Lost Earning Capacity; Loss of Vocation; and Loss of Services. General Damages include but are not limited to: Pain and Suffering; Disfigurement; Loss Capacity to Enjoy Life, Pre-Impact Freight and Loss of Consortium. Damages must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely then not the damage occurred). The jury can consider pre-injury health and post injury health as well as permanent conditions, pain and suffering and impact on activities. Damages Are Outlined As Follows: Pre-Impact Freight Past Pain and Suffering Present Pain and Suffering Future Pain and Suffering Past Medical Bills Present Medical Bills Future Medical Bills Past Lost Wages Present Lost Wages Future Lost Wages Loss Earning Capacity Diminished Earning Capacity Loss Enjoyment of Activities Loss Of Consortium Prescription Cost Travel Mileage