What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Georgia?
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
Personal injury Deadlines in Georgia
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia?
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
When does the clock start for personal injury in Georgia?
Two years from the date of injury for actions for injuries to the person.
Can the Georgia deadline for personal injury be extended?
Loss of consortium carries a four-year period under the same section. Minority and incapacity toll. Government defendants require ante litem notice well before the two years expires.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Georgia?
Often, yes. Ante litem notice — 6 months for municipalities under O.C.G.A. §§ 36-33-5, 36-11-1, 50-21-26. Georgia sets three different ante litem deadlines depending on the defendant: six months for a municipality under § 36-33-5, twelve months for a county under § 36-11-1, and twelve months for the State under the Georgia Tort Claims Act, § 50-21-26. The six-mont…
How does Georgia compare to other states for personal injury?
Georgia's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Georgia:
