Car accidents are common, and you will likely be involved in a crash at some point in your life. Thankfully, most traffic accidents are minor fender-benders and do not result in serious injuries or damages. However, sometimes, an accident is more severe, and you could end up with significant injuries. The sooner you file a claim, the better. The law provides a deadline to file a claim, and you need to understand this date so you don’t lose your right to seek the compensation you deserve.
Statute of Limitations
A statute of limitations is a legal deadline that you must follow when you file particular types of cases. If you fail to file a lawsuit within the allotted statutory time limit, you will not be able to submit the case. You would essentially lose your right to file that specific claim. In Georgia, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the injury. This generally means that you have up to two years after an accident to file a personal injury claim or wrongful death lawsuit.