What should you know about car accidents in Georgia?
Metro Atlanta's I-285 Perimeter, the I-75/I-85 Downtown Connector and GA-400 are among the busiest roads in the Southeast, and chain-reaction rear-end crashes are common at rush hour. Outside Atlanta, I-16 to Savannah and I-75 toward Macon see high-speed collisions.
Georgia tip: Georgia gives two years for most injury claims — and government-vehicle claims need ante litem notice much sooner.
Who may be responsible for a car accident in Georgia?
The driver who caused the crash is usually responsible, but other people or companies may share liability. In Georgia, that can include the other driver, the vehicle owner, an employer — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Georgia's 50% bar, your car accident recovery shrinks with your share of fault and stops if you are found half or more responsible. Read Georgia car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a car accident claim in Georgia?
Generally two years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the car accident. Claims involving Georgia cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.