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How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia?

A: After you have been the victim of someone else's negligence, you typically will have 2 years to file a personal injury claim in Georgia. Therefore you should speak to a Douglasville injury lawyer soon after your accident to ensure that the statute of limitations is met.

Your lawyer will need time to prepare a solid case on your behalf, which involves gathering evidence, tracking down witnesses and applying specific laws to your case. By all means, don't wait until 23 months have passed before you contact a lawyer.

If your personal injury claim in Georgia involves the loss of consortium, the statute of limitations will be 4 years. In a legal sense, loss of consortium refers to normal marital relations, which includes any interference with sexual activity.

When the Statute of Limitations is "Tolled"

In some cases involving car accidents, the statute of limitations can be tolled, or, in other words, halted, until the defendant's traffic court case is completed. This means the typical 2-year deadline wouldn't begin until any citation the defendant received is settled in court.

This is critical in DUI cases, where it could take more than a year to go to court. As a result, your lawyer may have even more time to work on your case. A case can also be tolled if the victim was a minor or was mentally incompetent at the time of the injury.

Your Douglasville injury lawyer can explain in greater detail how your case can be affected by Georgia's statute of limitations.

When It's Time to Contact a Douglasville Injury Lawyer

At Murphy & Associates our accident team is ready to answer your questions about Georgia personal injury law. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential personal injury claim in Georgia, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today - 1-770-577-3020.

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