One driver struck the rear of another vehicle. The injured driver alleged the other driver was negligent and caused serious injuries. The defendant admitted to causing the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries. A jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling through an intersection when the other driver attempted an improper U-turn and failed to yield. The first driver rear-ended the second vehicle. The first driver suffered bodily injuries and incurred medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The jury found the second driver mostly at fault.
One driver was traveling northbound when the driver behind them crashed into the rear of their vehicle. The injured driver suffered bodily injuries and incurred medical expenses. The case involved claims of negligence related to following too closely and driving without due care. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The driver who was hit alleged the other driver was at fault and sought damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
One driver was stopped because a pedestrian was crossing the street when another driver collided into the rear of the stopped vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries and medical expenses. The other driver's insurer raised several defenses. A jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling north on a road when the other driver, following too closely, struck the rear of their vehicle. The collision caused injuries and medical expenses. The injured driver filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. The defendant argued the complaint was insufficient and raised defenses of contributory negligence. The case proceeded to a bench trial, resulting in a judgment for the plaintiff.
One driver struck the rear end of another driver's vehicle while it was stopped. The injured driver sustained neck, back, and side injuries and had medical expenses. The injured driver also lost income due to canceled business events. The case went to trial, and a jury found in favor of the injured driver, awarding damages for medical expenses and costs.
One driver was waiting to turn left from a parking lot exit when the other driver collided with them. The injured driver claimed the other driver's negligence caused the crash and resulted in medical expenses and lost wages. The defendant raised several defenses. A jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
One driver failed to maintain speed and struck the back of another driver's car. The injured driver received medical treatment for over three months and claimed significant physical and emotional harm. The case proceeded to trial where a jury awarded damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, and attorney fees. Post-trial motions were filed, and the final judgment was modified.
One driver was stopped at a traffic-controlled intersection when the other driver collided with the back of their vehicle. The injured person sustained a herniated disc.
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while driving a work truck. The driver who was rear-ended sustained vehicle damage and bodily injuries. The case went to trial, and the jury found in favor of the driver who was rear-ended.
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the car behind them failed to stop and rear-ended them. The driver who was hit suffered injuries and sought damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The other driver and their insurer raised several defenses, including claims of comparative negligence and that some damages were unrelated to the crash. A jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
DeKalb County • 2023
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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