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A driver lost control of their car and hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered brain injuries, was unable to speak, and experienced contractures in their hands and feet.
Fulton County • 1999
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$228,577
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A driver lost control of their car and hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered brain injuries, was unable to speak, and experienced contractures in their hands and feet.
A driver lost control of their vehicle and struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained brain injuries, was unable to speak, and experienced contractures of their hands and feet.
A vehicle struck a pedestrian in a motor vehicle accident. The case was heard by a jury. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff.
A postal service vehicle struck a pedestrian, a minor. The pedestrian allegedly sustained permanent injuries and incurred medical expenses. The case was settled and dismissed.
One driver's vehicle collided with a pedestrian. The pedestrian claimed the driver was negligent and failed to exercise ordinary care. The pedestrian suffered injuries and incurred medical expenses. The parties reached a settlement agreement, and the case was closed.
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Modified Comparative Fault (50% bar)
2 years from the date of the accident
$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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