2019 Maryland Code
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 10 - Evidence
Subtitle 11 - Prelitigation Discovery
§ 10-1103. Prerequisites for receiving documentation

    (a)    This section does not apply to a claim described under § 10–1104 of this subtitle.

    (b)    A claimant may obtain the documentation described in § 10–1102 of this subtitle if the claimant provides in writing to the insurer:

        (1)    The date of the alleged tort;

        (2)    The name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor;

        (3)    A copy of any vehicle accident report, police report, or other official report concerning the alleged tort, if available;

        (4)    The insurer’s claim number, if available; and

        (5)    A letter from an attorney admitted to practice law in the State certifying that:

            (i)    The attorney has made reasonable efforts to investigate the underlying facts of the claim; and

            (ii)    Based on the attorney’s investigation, the attorney reasonably believes that the claim is not frivolous.