One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver sustained serious injuries to their neck, back, hip, and shoulder, requiring surgery and impacting daily activities. The jury awarded damages for past and future medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver crossed into the wrong lane and collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver who crossed lanes was intoxicated and speeding. The injured person sought damages for personal injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
A child died after falling out of a minivan and being run over by its tire. The child's parent sued the vehicle manufacturer, alleging the minivan was defective for lacking a brake shift interlock. The case went to trial, and a jury initially awarded damages. However, the parties later agreed to settle the case.
One driver filed a lawsuit after a rear-end collision. The driver alleged the other driver was negligent, causing the crash and totaling the driver's vehicle. The driver sought compensation for personal injuries, medical treatment, and pain and suffering. The jury found the other driver at fault and awarded damages.
One driver experienced severe headaches, neck pain, and pain radiating down their arm. They also had low back pain and injuries to their knee and ankle. The driver underwent surgery for disk removal and spinal fusion, resulting in permanent injuries and a disability rating. Medical expenses were incurred, and the driver is unable to work.
A pregnant driver lost control of her vehicle after driving onto a dirt shoulder, causing the car to strike a tree. The driver and her unborn fetus died from their injuries. The driver's family alleged the shoulder was a defective road condition that county employees were aware of but failed to fix promptly.
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.
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed after a fatal car crash. The plaintiffs alleged that one driver was served excessive alcohol at establishments before driving with the deceased as a passenger. The deceased died in the collision. The case involved claims of negligence and sought damages for the full value of the deceased's life and punitive damages. One defendant was dismissed due to service and statute of limitations issues. A consent judgment was later entered against the driver.
One driver alleged another driver was negligent for hitting the back of their car. The injured driver suffered neck injuries requiring surgery. The other driver denied fault, blaming a stopped vehicle ahead. The jury found the defendant mostly liable and awarded damages.
One driver failed to yield the right of way at an intersection, causing a motor vehicle accident. The crash resulted in neck, back, and knee injuries. The case was settled with the defendant driver for their policy limits. The remaining claim proceeded against the underinsured motorist coverage provider.
A woman was injured when her car was struck by another vehicle while she was driving. The other driver was turning left and hit the woman's car on the passenger side. The woman claimed she suffered a broken leg that required surgery. The case was settled for $800,000.
Gwinnett County • 2005
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.
FAQ
Georgia Car Accident Settlement FAQs
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