Time Limit to File a Georgia Injury Claim

A Georgia statute of limitations refers to a law that places a time limit on pursuing legal remedies after being the victim of wrongful conduct. In other words, if someone in Georgia has caused you harm, you would have a certain amount of time to pursue legal action. If you don't take legal action within that specified time, your ability to take legal action would expire.

For instance, the Georgia statute of limitations to file a personal injury claim is 2 years after the right of action begins. This means that once the injury is suffered, the victim will have 2 years to file a personal injury claim. If the victim does not file a claim within 2 years from the date of the injury, they will no longer be eligible to file a claim.

However, according to the discovery rule, the Georgia statute of limitations may begin on the date that the victim discovers the injury. Therefore, if a person suffers a personal injury because of someone else's negligence, but they don't discover their injury until 3 months later, they would have 2 years from that day of discovery to file an injury claim.

If you have questions about how the Georgia statute of limitations applies to your particular accident a Georgia personal injury attorney can examine the facts of your case to give you a clear idea of the time limits to file your injury claim.

It is important to be aware of Georgia's statutes of limitations, especially if you need to file a personal injury claim. Don't let time run out on your chance to fight for compensation. 

Contacting a Georgia Personal Injury Attorney

An accident in Georgia can have devastating consequences. As the victim of a Georgia accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn't you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case - 404-474-0804