One driver was traveling on a road when the other driver allegedly followed too closely and caused a collision. The injured driver sustained injuries and vehicle damage. The case proceeded through discovery and trial. A jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle, which pushed their car into the vehicle in front. The injured driver sued, alleging the other driver's negligence caused the collision and resulted in pain, medical expenses, and lost wages. The defense argued the accident was a sudden emergency and the injured driver assumed the risk. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver was hauling a trailer when the other driver crossed the center line and sideswiped it. The impact broke the trailer hitch and bent the axle. The injured driver later experienced a herniated lumbar disc and was unable to operate heavy machinery. The other driver stated she was distracted by her dogs. The defense argued the impact was insufficient to cause injury and the condition was due to degenerative disc disease.
A 19-year-old woman was driving when another driver allegedly ran a stop sign and hit her car. The collision totaled her vehicle and caused severe fractures to both of her ankles. The jury found the defendant liable for the accident and awarded the woman $400,000. She claimed the injuries caused permanent pain, difficulty walking, and prevented her from returning to her job.
A woman was stopped in traffic when her vehicle was hit from behind. She was diagnosed with bulging discs in her neck and lower back. She underwent treatment for her pain and incurred medical expenses. Her doctor recommended surgery. The case proceeded to trial on damages.
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The injured driver sustained serious injuries to their head, neck, shoulder, and back, requiring surgery and significant medical expenses. The case involved claims of negligence and vicarious liability against the at-fault driver and their employer. The jury found in favor of the injured driver, awarding damages for their injuries.
One driver failed to yield at an intersection, causing a collision because there was no traffic signal. The case resulted in a jury verdict for the plaintiff.
A tractor trailer allegedly collided with a car, resulting in a wrongful death and economic loss. The mother of the deceased claimed the collision was due to the tractor trailer driver's negligence. The case was settled for $333,333.33.
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a collision. The defendant admitted to causing the accident but denied the plaintiff was entitled to damages. The case proceeded to trial, and the jury found in favor of the plaintiff. The court entered a judgment for the plaintiff.
One driver's tractor-trailer was rear-ended by another driver's tractor-trailer. The injured driver later reached a settlement agreement with the other driver and their insurance companies. The injured driver also filed a complaint alleging that insurance companies refused to disburse settlement proceeds due to subrogation claims from the injured driver's employer for workers' compensation benefits paid. The parties eventually reached a final settlement agreement.
Dallas County • 2009
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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