🚗 Understanding Georgia Car Accident Laws Georgia follows a fault-based system for car accidents. This means that the at-fault driver is financially responsible for damages. If you’re injured, you have several legal options to recover compensation: - Filing a claim with the at-fault driver's insurance - Filing a claim with your own insurance (if you have coverage like MedPay or uninsured motorist protection) - Filing a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party 📜 Georgia’s Comparative Negligence Rule Georgia applies a modified comparative negligence rule (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33). If you are partially at fault for the accident, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. However, if you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover any compensation. ⚖ Statute of Limitations for Filing a Claim Under Georgia law, you have: - Two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. - Four years to file a property damage claim. Missing these ...
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