Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 9-510
Terms Used In Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 9-510
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
(1) 1 year after the adjudication or repeal; or
(2) the time allowed by law for bringing any action for an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease, not counting the time between the occurrence of the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease or resulting death and the adjudication or repeal.
(b) An individual may not bring an action for damages for an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease under this section if compensation for the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease has been paid in full under this title, either by lump sum or periodic payment.
(c) Compensation paid under this title shall be credited against a judgment in an action under this section.