One driver was traveling on a highway when another driver, following too closely and driving too fast, collided with the first driver's vehicle. The second driver then crossed the center line and hit a third vehicle head-on. The driver of the third vehicle sustained serious injuries requiring surgery, including herniated discs, a torn rotator cuff, and eye damage.
One driver's tractor-trailer fishtailed and hit another vehicle, causing it to spin into the path of the plaintiffs' car. The plaintiffs' car was then broadsided by a second tractor-trailer. One plaintiff suffered head injuries, blindness, and lost income. The other plaintiff had neck and back injuries and a severed nerve in their hand.
A man died when the car he was riding in lost control and hit a tree during a street race. The family of the deceased sued the drivers of the two racing vehicles. The jury found both drivers responsible for the death and awarded damages to the family.
A 19-year-old passenger died after a multi-vehicle crash on I-285. The driver lost control, colliding with another vehicle. A tractor-trailer then struck the passenger's vehicle. The passenger suffered fatal injuries. The case was settled for $1,500,000.
One driver was changing lanes when he collided with another car. The occupants of the second car claimed they suffered severe injuries as a result of the collision. They sued the other driver for negligence. The case went to a jury, which found in favor of the injured parties.
One driver contended that another driver crossed the center line and hit them head-on. A third driver then hit the injured driver from behind. The injured driver claimed a torn rotator cuff and ongoing pain, limiting their ability to work. The case settled before trial.
One driver was traveling on a highway when another driver allegedly swerved into their lane to avoid a third vehicle. The swerving driver lost control and collided with the first driver's vehicle. The third vehicle left the scene. The injured driver claimed both other drivers were at fault for the accident, which caused permanent injury.
One driver was involved in a chain reaction collision on a highway. The driver's vehicle was pushed into the vehicle in front of it after another car rear-ended a vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to their shoulder, back, and neck.
One driver was going south on a road when another driver, who was going north, tried to turn left and collided with the first driver's vehicle. The first driver's vehicle then hit a third vehicle that was stopped. The first driver claimed the other driver's negligence caused the crash, leading to serious injuries and medical expenses.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing it to hit a third vehicle. The driver of the third vehicle sued, claiming injuries and damages. The case proceeded to trial against the insurance company for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver failed to yield at a stop sign, causing a collision that sent the other driver's vehicle into oncoming traffic. This initial crash resulted in two additional impacts. The injured driver suffered physical injuries and incurred medical bills and lost wages.
Gwinnett County • 2022
Geography
Where Georgia Cases Are Filed
Settlement amounts can vary significantly by location within Georgia.
Key legal rules that affect how Georgia car accident claims are valued and resolved.
Fault System
Modified Comparative Fault (50% bar)
Statute of Limitations
2 years from the date of the accident
Minimum Liability
$25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $25,000 property damage
Georgia uses a 50% bar rule—if you are 50% or more at fault for the accident, you are barred from recovering any damages.
Georgia caps punitive damages at $250,000 in most cases, unless the defendant acted with intent or was under the influence.
The state’s apportionment statute allows fault to be divided among all parties, including non-parties.
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Georgia Car Accident Settlement FAQs
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