What Is The Deadline To File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

Each state has deadlines to file a claim for personal injury cases. In general, in Georgia you have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit in most cases. Georgia Code section 9-3-33 says: "Actions for injuries to the person shall be brought within two years after the right of action accrues." However, this deadline does not apply to everyone or every case. Some claimants and some cases have longer deadlines, and some have shorter filing deadlines. This deadline is called the statute of limitations.

The are many reasons why there may be shorter or longer deadlines:

• You did not discover the extent of your injury until after the traumatic event occurred.

• The claimant was injured as a minor and did not file a lawsuit until they turned 18.

• A mental disability or illness prevented you from filing your case within the two-year period.

• The defendant left the state, and they couldn’t be “served” with the legal papers.

• You didn’t know the defendant’s identity until after the accident occurred.

Don’t Wait To Contact A Personal Injury Lawyer After An Accident

A two-year deadline may seem like a long time, but it can pass quickly, and the deadline may actually be much shorter. It’s important that if you are injured you speak to an experienced, knowledgeable attorney as soon as possible so they can protect your rights and advise you on how to proceed. After the statute of limitations has passed, you lose your rights to pursue your claims.

Contact Jammie Taire of SmithTaire Legal: Your Trusted Legal Partner  in Georgia

If you’ve been injured in an accident don’t wait. Contact attorney Jammie Taire and the team at SmithTaire Legal to protect your rights. Schedule an appointment with us today at 678-253-8133 to discuss your situation.