When you have been involved in a car accident, there is a set amount of time within which you must file your claim or you lose the opportunity to recover money damages or other relief. The statute of limitations for personal injury accidents in Georgia is two years. This means that if you have two years from the time of your accident to file your claim if you want to recover any damages from the liable party. Should you wait longer than the two-year mark, your right to recovery will be lost.

The statute of limitations on your claim will begin to run from the date of your injury. In almost all car accident cases, any injuries will be immediately apparent. When a minor is injured in an accident, the statute of limitations will not begin to run until the minor has reached the age of majority.

It is in your best interest to pursue your personal injury claim immediately after your accident, or at least as soon as you can once you realize you have been injured. It is also advisable to consider retaining an attorney to help you settle your claim in a timely fashion. Our firm has been handling car accident claims for over 20 years, and we would be happy to help you recover damages within your statute of limitations.

Related Resources:

Time Limits for Bringing a Case: The Statute of Limitations

Georgia Statute of Limitations for Civil and Personal Injury Actions