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State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Georgia. Find attorneys who understand Georgia law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Georgia Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Georgia vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Georgia's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 50% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Georgia follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover any damages if yo...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Georgia does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economi...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Georgia
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Georgia uses modified comparative 50 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Georgia Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Georgia Fault System
Georgia follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover any damages if you are 50% or more at fault. If less than 50% at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Georgia's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33
Georgia Damage Caps
Georgia does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages are capped at $250,000 in most cases, with exceptions for intentional misconduct.
Legal citation: O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1
Notable Georgia Settlements & Verdicts
Recent case results demonstrate the value of strong legal representation
Settlement for catastrophic injury victim after trucking company ignored driver safety violations.
Verdict for family in wrongful death case involving hours-of-service violations on I-85.
Important: Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and depends on specific facts, evidence, and legal circumstances. These examples demonstrate the potential value of truck accident cases with strong liability evidence.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Georgia
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 75
Major north-south corridor through Atlanta connecting Florida to Tennessee with extreme truck traffic.
Interstate 85
Northeast corridor through Atlanta connecting to South Carolina with heavy commercial traffic.
Interstate 20
East-west route through Atlanta connecting to Alabama and South Carolina with significant freight volumes.
Interstate 16
Route connecting Atlanta to Savannah port with heavy container truck traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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