When a friend or loved one has been killed in an accident of any kind, a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed. However, Maryland allows a handful of people to file a wrongful death lawsuit. You can file the suit under the following circumstances: You are the spouse, parent, or child of the deceased. If the deceased did not leave a living spouse, parent, or child, you may file the lawsuit if it is shown that you are related by blood or marriage. You must also prove that you were substantially dependent on the deceased. Wrongful death lawsuits also have a cap on damages. As of October 1, 2019, the cap on wrongful death claims with two or more dependents is $1,312,500.