§ 5-401.1. Release of claim or settlement agreement by injured persons
West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: October 1, 2007
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-401.1
§ 5-401.1. Release of claim or settlement agreement by injured persons
(a)(1) A release of the claim of an injured individual for damages resulting from a tort, signed by the injured individual within 30 days of the infliction of the injuries without the assistance or guidance of an attorney at law, and any power of attorney to or contract of employment with an attorney at law, with reference to recovery of damages for the tort, signed by the individual within 30 days after the infliction of the injuries, shall be voidable at the option of the injured individual within 60 days after the day on which the individual signed the document.
(b) A person whose interest is or may become adverse to an injured individual who is confined to a hospital or sanitarium as a patient may not, within 15 days from the date of the occurrence causing the patient's injury:
(c) Any settlement agreement entered into or any general release of liability made by any individual who is confined in a hospital or sanitarium after the individual incurs a personal injury may not be used in evidence in any court action relating to the injury and may not be used for any purpose in any legal action in connection with the injury if the settlement agreement or release is obtained contrary to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section.
(d) A release executed by an individual who has sustained personal injuries does not discharge a subsequent tort-feasor:
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Added by Acts 1997, c. 31, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2007, c. 148, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2007, c. 149, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
Formerly Art. 79, §§ 11-13.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-401.1, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 5-401.1
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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