Let’s be clear about what you’re looking at when it comes to car wreck settlements in Georgia. Most folks walk away with something between $10,000 and $100,000, though that’s not set in stone. Each crash tells its own story.
Injury impact on compensation
Got a bit of whiplash? You’re probably looking at $10,000 to $25,000. Break something? That number jumps to the $25,000-$75,000 range. But if we’re talking about something that changed your life – brain trauma, spinal damage – you could be looking at six or seven figures.
The dollars and cents of it all
Your settlement’s going to factor in every penny spent fixing yourself up – surgeries, therapy, the works. Plus, there’s the whole mess with missed paychecks and whether you can get back to work like before. Don’t forget about your car – that damage counts too.
What you can’t put a price on
Courts know that not everything broken can be seen. That’s where they factor in your pain, your sleepless nights, and how this whole thing messed with your daily life. It matters, and it adds up.
The fault game
Here’s where it gets technical: Georgia plays by modified comparative negligence rules. Translation? As long as you’re not mostly to blame (less than 50%), you’ve got a shot at compensation. But if you’re, say, 20% at fault, kiss 20% of your settlement goodbye.
The insurance piece
Remember, you can’t squeeze blood from a stone – or more money than an insurance policy allows. Georgia drivers must carry at least:
- $25,000 for hurting one person
- $50,000 if multiple people get hurt
- $25,000 for busting up property
Location, Location, Location
The funny thing about Georgia – where your crash happened matters. Some countries just tend to be more generous than others. Having a lawyer who knows these quirks can make all the difference.
Time sensitive notice
You’ve got two years to get your act together and file suit. Miss that window, and you’re probably out of luck.
