Reviewed by: Michael Alan Siddons, Esquire — LL.M (Taxation), member of the PA, NJ, MD, and NY bars.
Last reviewed: May 9, 2026. Content reflects current case-acceptance criteria and legal posture as of the review date.

Maryland Slip and Fall Lawyers

If you were injured in a slip and fall incident anywhere in Maryland, our firm represents victims throughout the state. Free case review — no fee unless we recover. Call (610) 255-7500 or use the form below.

Maryland Slip and Fall Law — What You Need to Know

Maryland is one of only four U.S. states still applying contributory negligence. Any fault by the injured person — even 1% — can bar recovery. That rule makes documentation, photographs, witness statements, and accident reports unusually important in Maryland slip-and-fall cases.

Comparative-fault rule: Maryland applies contributory negligence — Maryland is one of only four U.S. states where any fault on your part can bar recovery, which makes evidence and a strong narrative critical.

Statute of limitations: 3 years from the date of injury.

Government claims: 1 year notice for the State Tort Claims Act, 180 days for the Local Government Tort Claims Act.

Counties We Serve in Maryland

Our slip and fall attorneys handle claims throughout Maryland, including Baltimore City, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Frederick, Harford, Carroll, Cecil, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Incident in Maryland

  1. Get medical attention — even minor-seeming injuries can become serious. Documentation starts the clock on your medical record.
  2. Photograph everything — the scene, the conditions, your injuries, and any vehicles or objects involved.
  3. Report the incident — to the property owner, the dog’s owner, the bar manager, or law enforcement, depending on the case type.
  4. Identify witnesses — name, phone number, and a brief statement of what they saw.
  5. Do not give a recorded statement to the at-fault party’s insurer until you have spoken with a lawyer.
  6. Call us at (610) 255-7500 — preservation letters go out the same day so video and logs do not get overwritten.

Why Siddons Law for Maryland Slip and Fall Claims

  • We serve clients across PA, NJ, NY, and MD. Multi-state coverage means we handle the cross-border issues that can derail a single-state firm.
  • Contingency fee on every personal-injury matter — you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
  • Free case review by phone or this form. Most reviews come back within one business day.
  • We advance all case expenses (expert witnesses, medical-record retrieval, accident reconstruction).

Maryland Slip and Fall Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prove the property owner knew about the hazard?
Photographs, prior incident reports, maintenance logs, and surveillance video are the strongest evidence. We send a preservation letter the day you call so video and logs do not get overwritten.
What if there was a “wet floor” sign nearby?
A warning sign helps the defense but does not always defeat the case. The sign has to be in a place a reasonable person would see it, and the warning has to actually warn of the hazard you encountered.
Will the property owner sue me back?
No. Slip-and-fall claims are paid by liability insurance — homeowner’s, business owner’s, or apartment-complex policies. Owners are rarely sued personally.

Call (610) 255-7500 for a free case review — or scroll up to use the case-review form. Serving every county in Maryland.