If you or a family member was injured in an accident in the state of Georgia, you will only have a limited amount of time to bring legal action. Georgia personal injury claims are governed by the state’s strict statute of limitations (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 9-3-33). For the most part, you must file your lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident. (This is true for wrongful death as well.) While there are some limited exceptions to this rule, such as cases involving minors or cases in which the injury was not discoverable, it’s important not to delay a consultation with an injury attorney.
If you fail to file your lawsuit before the statute of limitations clock runs out, you will likely not be able to bring a legal claim at all. Do not let yourself lose out on the compensation that is owed to you because you waited too long to get started. Get your case into the hands of a top-quality Atlanta personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident. This will allow your attorney to begin an immediate and comprehensive investigation of your case.