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Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer Resources

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If you have been seriously injured in Georgia, whether on I-285 around Atlanta, on I-75 through Macon, or on any of the state's rural highways, the law governing your claim has some features that surprise people. Georgia is a modified comparative negligence state with a 50% bar: if the jury decides you were 50% or more at fault for what happened, you recover nothing. That threshold is stricter than Oregon's 51% rule and dramatically stricter than the pure-comparative-fault rules in states like California, New York, or Washington. It is the single most important lever insurance companies use against injured Georgians.

Georgia's case profile is shaped by heavy interstate truck traffic along I-75 and I-85, one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the Southeast, and a premises-liability doctrine that has been refined by decades of state appellate decisions. School injury claims, hospital negligence, and truck crashes involving out-of-state motor carriers make up a large share of the serious cases we see in the state.

I am George Goldberg, founding partner at Goldberg & Loren. Our firm has been representing injured people for more than 32 years and has handled over 20,000 cases. I started out on the defense side of airline litigation in 1994, and I switched to representing the injured in 1996 because I saw how insurance companies treat claims when nobody is holding them accountable. That perspective is exactly what we bring to every Georgia claim. We know what the other side is thinking before they say it.

Below you will find our directory of Georgia practice-area pages. Each is a dedicated resource for a specific type of claim. Browse to the one that matches your situation, or skip straight to a free consultation.

If you or someone you love has been injured in Georgia and you are not sure what to do next, call us. We will tell you, in plain English, what your claim is likely worth, what deadlines apply, and what to do about the insurance company calling you. Call Goldberg & Loren at 1-888-352-9243 for a free, confidential consultation. No fee unless we win.

Practice area directory

Georgia Car Accident Lawyer Georgia Truck Accident Lawyer Georgia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Georgia Head Injury Lawyer Georgia Premises Liability Lawyer Georgia School Injury Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Georgia generally imposes a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims, measured from the date of the injury. Claims against government entities, such as the state, a city, or a county, require a formal ante litem notice within a much shorter window (often six months for municipalities, one year for counties). If any government agency may be involved, call us immediately.

What is Georgia's 50% bar and how does it affect my case?

Georgia is a modified comparative negligence state with a 50% bar. If the jury decides you were 50% or more at fault, you recover nothing. If you are less than 50% at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. This makes Georgia one of the stricter fault states in the country, and it is why insurance adjusters push so hard to assign you any percentage of blame. We know how to fight back.

Does Georgia cap damages in injury cases?

Non-economic damages in ordinary personal injury cases are not capped by a general statute in Georgia, but medical malpractice cases and claims against certain government entities have their own specific limits and procedural rules. Punitive damages are also subject to a statutory cap in most cases. The specific cap that applies to your case depends on the facts. Call us and we can walk you through what to expect.

What does it cost to hire Goldberg & Loren for a Georgia case?

Nothing up front. We work on contingency, which means our fee comes out of any recovery we obtain for you. If we do not win, you owe us nothing for our time or our costs. The consultation is free and carries no obligation.

The trucking company is from out of state. Can you still help?

Yes. Cross-state trucking claims are one of our core practice areas. Interstate motor carriers are governed by federal FMCSA regulations in addition to state law, and they typically carry significantly more insurance than ordinary drivers. Do not let the trucking company's location or size discourage you from pursuing your claim.

What should I do before calling a lawyer?

Get medical care first. Your health and a contemporaneous medical record matter more than anything else. Then save whatever documentation you can, including photos of the scene, the other party's insurance information, and any witness contacts. Do not give a recorded statement to the other side's insurer. Then call us for a free consultation.

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