Georgia Truck Accident Laws
Georgia gives truck accident victims 2 years to file a personal injury claim, applies a modified comparative negligence (50% bar) standard to determine how fault affects compensation, and no cap on compensatory damages (punitive caps do not apply where the defendant acted under the influence).
Statute of limitations
Georgia law generally requires a personal injury lawsuit to be filed within 2 years of the accident. Missing this deadline typically bars recovery entirely, regardless of how strong the underlying case is.
Comparative and contributory negligence
Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence (50% bar) rule. Under this rule, you can recover damages as long as you were 50% or less at fault; being found 51% or more at fault bars recovery entirely.
Damages
No cap on compensatory damages (punitive caps do not apply where the defendant acted under the influence).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a truck accident lawsuit in Georgia?+
Generally 2 years from the date of the accident.
Can I still recover damages if I was partly at fault in Georgia?+
Georgia applies a modified comparative negligence (50% bar) rule, which determines whether and how your fault percentage affects your compensation.