[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations on most personal injury claims. These claims involve auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, and more. If you are hurt by another person\u2019s negligence and do not file your claim within this two-year timeframe, you will likely forfeit your chance of claiming compensation.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Most personal injury cases in Georgia are governed by the two-year statute of limitations, but there are times when injuries may have a different deadline.  One exception is when a claim is filed for \u201closs of consortium.\u201d Loss of consortium is a claim stating that you have been so injured that it has negatively affected your relationship with your spouse. In these cases, your spouse could file a claim for a loss of intimacy or a loss of companionship and care. In these instances, spouses have an additional two years to file their loss of consortium claim, extending the statute of limitations to four years instead of two.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Yes. Although the personal injury statute of limitations is typically a fairly strict timeline, there are instances in which it can be tolled, or extended. Tolling can occur if you do not have the mental capacity to file a claim, if you are a minor, or if you did not discover your injury until a later date. For example, if you suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident and did not realize it until one month later, the clock on the statute of limitations will not start until the date you discovered the injury.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"The law places a statute of limitations on personal injury claims for several reasons. One of those reasons is because evidence and memories can fade over time and so a claim is strongest when it is filed quickly. Also, the law recognizes that it is unfair for defendants to have a potential claim hanging over their heads indefinitely.  If you file a personal injury claim after the statute of limitations has expired, the other side will likely raise the issue and try to have the case dismissed. Unfortunately, the insurance company and the courts will likely issue a judgment in their favor and throw your case out, meaning you will not receive any compensation.","name":"Answer Question3","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. When you are hurt in a state, the laws and rules of that state will apply to your personal injury case. If you live in Texas but were hurt in an accident in Atlanta, you must work with a personal injury lawyer that is licensed to practice in Georgia to file your claim for compensation.","name":"Answer Question4","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","name":"How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Georgia?","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Georgia?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do All Injuries Have the Same Statute of Limitations in Georgia?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Are There Other Exceptions to the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Happens If I Try to File a Personal Injury Claim After the Time Limit Has Expired?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Answer4"},"name":"Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in the Same State Where I Suffered an Injury?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#Question4"}],"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Georgia?","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-you-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]