Car Wreck

In Georgia, the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is two years, while property damage lawsuits have a four-year limit. Damages recoverable from an at-fault driver include property damage, medical bills, pain and suffering, rental vehicle costs, lost wages, loss of consortium, and wrongful death.

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Statute of Limitations:
- Two years for personal injury lawsuits (O.C.G.A. 9-3-33)
- Four years for property damage lawsuits (O.C.G.A. 9-3-32)
Damages:
- In Georgia, you are entitled to recover from the at-fault driver the following damages:
  - Property Damage to your car and belongings in the vehicle;
  - Medical bills incurred for injuries sustained in the wreck;
  - Pain and suffering;
  - The reasonable cost of a rental vehicle while your vehicle is being repaired;
  - Lost wages due to the wreck (it is important to have medical documentation of your injuries that prevent your ability to perform your normal duties);
  - Loss of consortium (this includes a variety of elements, such as loss of affection or companionship from your spouse)
  - Wrongful death
- You may also be entitled to what are referred to as, “punitive damages,” but those are currently capped at $250,000 (OCGA 51-12-5.1)
  - Punitive damages apply in cases of particularly reprehensible conduct, such as accidents caused by drunk driving.
Georgia has what is called a “modified comparative fault system,” which means injured parties must prove the other party's fault and recovery is possible if the injured party is less at fault.
- Apportionment - Damages are reduced based on the percentage of fault, with 50% or more fault barring recovery.
Auto Insurance Requirements:
- Georgia law requires every driver must have liability coverage, with minimum limits:
  - Bodily injury liability: $25,000 per person, $50,000 per incident
  - Property damage liability: $25,000 per incident
  - Uninsured motorist coverage isn't mandatory, but at Hummel Trial Law we highly recommend you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage on your vehicle.
Statute of Limitations:
- It is very important to know the deadlines for bringing a lawsuit against the at-fault driver:
  - Two years for personal injury claims,
  - Four years for property damage.
- Timely consultation with an attorney is crucial to assess claim strength and meet filing deadlines.
  - Most uninsured motorist insurance policies require you to report the wreck within a month or so of the wreck.

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Car Wreck

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Car Wreck

Experience Matters

Client-Centered Approach

Maximize Your Claim

Contact Us

Drop us a line!

Better yet, see us in person!

Hummel Trial Law

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