Motor vehicle liability insurance -- Mandatory settlement of property damage claim

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    (a)    A claim for damage to property resulting from a motor vehicle accident may not be denied or payment of the claim delayed because the claimant, or another person, has a claim pending for bodily injury that may have arisen from the same or another accident.

    (b)    The amount payable for a claim for damage to property is due and owing immediately and shall be paid promptly by an insurer or by a self-insurer that is approved under § 17-103(a) of the Transportation Article if:

        (1)    the insurer or self-insurer has provided the coverage for the liable party; and

        (2)    there is no significant dispute about:

            (i)    the liability for the payment of the full property damages; or

            (ii)    the monetary amount of those damages, including:

                1.    if claimed, an amount for the loss of the use of the motor vehicle; and

                2.    the cost of obtaining an estimate of repairs.


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