Except as otherwise provided in §§ 3-2A-08A and 3-2A-09 of this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle shall be deemed procedural in nature and may not be construed to create, enlarge, or diminish any cause of action not heretofore existing, except the defense of failure to comply with the procedures required under this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 2A - Health Care Malpractice Claims
Section 3-2A-02 - Exclusiveness of Procedures
Section 3-2A-03 - Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office
Section 3-2A-03A - Health Claims Arbitration Fund
Section 3-2A-04 - Filing of Claim; Appointment of Arbitrators; Arbitrators' Immunity From Suit
Section 3-2A-05 - Arbitration of Claim
Section 3-2A-06 - Judicial Review
Section 3-2A-06A - Waiver of Arbitration Before Claim Heard
Section 3-2A-06B - Waiver of Arbitration After Filing Certificate of Qualified Expert
Section 3-2A-06C - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section 3-2A-06D - Supplemental Certificate of Qualified Experts
Section 3-2A-07 - Award of Costs; Counsel Fees
Section 3-2A-08 - Effect of Advance Payment
Section 3-2A-08A - Offer of Judgment