Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-1101
Definitions
Effective Oct 1, 2019Added by Acts 2011, c. 76, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; Acts 2011, c. 77, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 748, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.State of Maryland
- (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 personal representative of the estate of a decedent who died as a result of an alleged tort or an attorney who represents the personal representative of the estate of the decedent.
- (d) “Insurer” includes a property and casualty insurer, a self-insurance plan, or any person required to provide indemnification for a claim for wrongful death, personal injury, or property damage.
- (e) “Vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11-176 of the Transportation Article.
Added by Acts 2011, c. 76, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; Acts 2011, c. 77, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 748, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.