Hello. I am a Maryland barred attorney and practice in this area. You can assert a "claim" against a party or its insurance carrier without actually filing a lawsuit. A claim simply refers to the legal rights you have against the other party. What specific factual evidence you need depends on the type of case --- for instance, if a wrongful death claim arises out of a car accident, you would need to prove the negligence of the other driver and how that resulted in death. I strongly recommend talking with a licensed attorney in this state about the specifics of your situation. Keep in mind that there are strict timelines to file a lawsuit.

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