In most cases, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Georgia is two years from the date of the injuries or damages sustained. There are exceptions to this deadline in some cases, including injuries involving minors and government agencies. When the defendant is a government agency, there are different notice requirements and a shorter deadline.
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is also two years, but regardless of any exceptions, this type of claim can never be brought more than five years after the incident occurs, unless the case is initiated because a medical professional left a foreign object inside the body.
Always speak with a personal injury lawyer right away to determine how long you have to file a claim.
