§ 10-1101

Maryland § 10-1101

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gcj: Courts and Judicial Proceedings
• Title: 10

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(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.