Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 3-902

      (a)      An action may be maintained against a person whose wrongful act causes the death of another.

      (b)      If the death of a person was caused by a wrongful act, neglect, or default of a vessel, an action in rem may be maintained against the vessel.

      (c)      If a person whose wrongful act caused the death of another, dies before an action under this section is commenced, the action may be maintained against his personal representative.