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Georgia Settlement Data

375 Georgia car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

Real settlement and verdict data from Georgia. Broken down by injury type, county, and outcome—so you know what to expect.

375+
Cases Analyzed
$64,000
Median Outcome
$15K $453K
Typical Range
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Georgia Settlements by Injury Type

How Georgia case outcomes differ depending on injury severity.

Settlements (25%)

$228,577

Median from 93 cases

Verdicts (75%)

$43,607

Median from 281 cases

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Georgia Case Results

Browse all Georgia car accident settlements and verdicts. Filter by injury or accident type.

Showing 3748 of 375+ cases

Verdict-Plaintiff
$3,300,000

A passenger in a car was hit broadside by a truck. The truck driver failed to use safety devices like flares or cones, which were covered by a tarp on the truck.

Fulton County • 2025
Verdict-Plaintiff
$3,000,000

A vehicle's seat back failed during a collision, causing a severe spinal injury and head injuries. The injured person later died from breathing problems related to these injuries.

Cobb County • 2025
Settlement
$2,900,000

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.

Fulton County • 1998
Verdict-Plaintiff
$2,782,264

One driver sustained a herniated disc in their lower back and a tear in a disc in their spine after a collision. The case resulted in a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff.

Cobb County • 2023
Settlement
$2,750,000

One driver was turning left at an intersection when another vehicle struck their car. The driver suffered fatal injuries. The surviving family sued the other driver and their employer, alleging excessive speed and negligent hiring. The defense argued the injured driver was at fault for turning into traffic. A jury found the defendants mostly at fault, and the parties later settled.

Coweta County • 2004
Verdict-Plaintiff
$2,500,000

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.

Gwinnett County • 2014
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State Law

Georgia Car Accident Law: What You Need to Know

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.

FAQ

Georgia Car Accident Settlement FAQs

Answers based on real Georgia case data and state law.

Important: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Always consult with a qualified Georgia attorney for guidance specific to your situation.